Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the construction/installation and maintenance of a range of measures specified on erosion and sediment control plans and defines the standard required to: select and prepare equipment; confirm the details of work; identify survey pegs and site indicators; construct earthworks in line with the plan; install erosion and sediment control products and materials; carry out repairs and maintenance procedures. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to workers who are required to carry out the actions specified on erosion and sediment control plans. |
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 implementation and construction |
1.1. Erosion and sediment control plan and schedule of works match site conditions. 1.2. Survey pegs and site indicators are identified on site. 1.3. Equipment and tools are matched to program works and terrain on site. 1.4. Work readiness of selected equipment and tools are verified in line with contractor policy. 1.5. Materials are selected to complete proposed works in line with construction schedule. |
2. Carry out implementation and construction |
2.1. Earthworks are constructed in accordance with details specified in the plan and to industry standards. 2.2. Erosion and sediment control products and materials are installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation and industry guidelines and plans. |
3. Carry out repairs and maintenance procedures |
3.1. Site works maintenance inspection schedule is applied to reinstate operating effectiveness of erosion and sediment control measures on site. |
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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Erosion control measures may include: |
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Sediment control measures 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 |