Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the construction of conservation earthworks and defines the standard required to: determine job requirements from plans and specifications; assess machinery and equipment requirements; construct planned earthworks; apply final finishing techniques. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to workers who use specialised earthmoving techniques completed to fine tolerances. Construction is often carried out using a single earthmoving machine in varied conditions and terrains that requires the plant operator to develop skills that are unique to this sector. The use and operation of machinery and equipment used to construct these works is covered by separate units. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for construction |
1.1. Confirm construction details and sequence. 1.2. Identify and locate worksite, site indicators and survey pegs. 1.3. Confirm work readiness of machinery and equipment. 1.4. Assess and minimise risks to others and the environment. 1.5. Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment. 1.6. Verify that equipment and attachments match terrain and program tasks. |
2. Carry out work |
2.1. Follow industry endorsed earthwork methods and patterns for specific machines. 2.2. Monitor and maintain optimum machinery loads in accordance with prevailing conditions. 2.3. Ensure that safe machinery operating techniques are deployed to match terrain, site conditions other operators and workers. 2.4. Ensure that excavation, transport, dumping and compaction of material is conducted in accordance with industry practice. |
3. Apply finish techniques |
3.1. Finish batters and surfaces in accordance with job requirements and industry practice. 3.2. Retain site features and vegetation in accordance with work plan/schedule. 3.3. Clear site and remove debris in accordance with work plan/schedule. 3.4. Complete topsoiling of disturbed areas and surfaces in accordance with industry standards and plan/schedule. |
4. Finalise work |
4.1. Complete work records. 4.2. Clean and store Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and application equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specification and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Earthworks may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Soil and water conservation |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |