Assessor Resource

AHCSAW501
Design control measures and structures

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design erosion and sediment control measures and structures.

This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. This includes analysing, designing and communicating solutions to sometimes complex problems.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify measures or structures to be designed

1.1 Review the erosion and sediment control plan for technical accuracy and environmental impacts

1.2 Confirm adherence to regulations and legislation and note on works plans

1.3 Confirm budget constraints for project with management or client

1.4 Apply design criteria in line with industry standards

2. Apply design procedures

2.1 Calculate catchment characteristics to required accuracy

2.2 Determine design specifications

2.3 Develop draft design for structure that meets budget constraints

2.4 Modify structure design in response to application of design procedures and accepted industry practices

2.5 Ensure design applies environmentally sustainable practices

3. Prepare specification schedule

3.1 Confirm that provided documentation aligns with the plan and follows industry standards

3.2 Confirm suitability of design specifications to comply with the category of work and legislative requirements

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

produce a design for erosion and sediment control measures and structures

identify measures to be designed

apply design procedures

prepare specification schedule

cost the project and provide recommendations in line with budget constraints

use computer design programs

determine design specifications using methods that meet industry standards

develop design plan to meet client, organisational and regulatory requirements

consult with management or client to confirm design meets requirements

identify how the design applies sustainability principles

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

erosion control and design principles:

soils and soil formation

levels and levelling

earthmoving principles

total catchment issues

managing peak water flows

subsurface and surface drainage principles and systems

environmental issues related to the design

the limitations of design aids provided for industry

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify measures or structures to be designed

1.1 Review the erosion and sediment control plan for technical accuracy and environmental impacts

1.2 Confirm adherence to regulations and legislation and note on works plans

1.3 Confirm budget constraints for project with management or client

1.4 Apply design criteria in line with industry standards

2. Apply design procedures

2.1 Calculate catchment characteristics to required accuracy

2.2 Determine design specifications

2.3 Develop draft design for structure that meets budget constraints

2.4 Modify structure design in response to application of design procedures and accepted industry practices

2.5 Ensure design applies environmentally sustainable practices

3. Prepare specification schedule

3.1 Confirm that provided documentation aligns with the plan and follows industry standards

3.2 Confirm suitability of design specifications to comply with the category of work and legislative requirements

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

produce a design for erosion and sediment control measures and structures

identify measures to be designed

apply design procedures

prepare specification schedule

cost the project and provide recommendations in line with budget constraints

use computer design programs

determine design specifications using methods that meet industry standards

develop design plan to meet client, organisational and regulatory requirements

consult with management or client to confirm design meets requirements

identify how the design applies sustainability principles

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

erosion control and design principles:

soils and soil formation

levels and levelling

earthmoving principles

total catchment issues

managing peak water flows

subsurface and surface drainage principles and systems

environmental issues related to the design

the limitations of design aids provided for industry

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review the erosion and sediment control plan for technical accuracy and environmental impacts 
Confirm adherence to regulations and legislation and note on works plans 
Confirm budget constraints for project with management or client 
Apply design criteria in line with industry standards 
Calculate catchment characteristics to required accuracy 
Determine design specifications 
Develop draft design for structure that meets budget constraints 
Modify structure design in response to application of design procedures and accepted industry practices 
Ensure design applies environmentally sustainable practices 
Confirm that provided documentation aligns with the plan and follows industry standards 
Confirm suitability of design specifications to comply with the category of work and legislative requirements 

Forms

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