List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
1. Plan and prepare for installing sub-soil drainage | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply sub-soil drainage installation documentation and ensure the work activity is complaint 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 1.4 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5 Identify, obtain, confirm and implement signage requirements 1.6 Select and check for faults all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks 1.7 Plan stock-piling of materials for ease of access and hazard reduction |
2. Set out and excavate trenches | 2.1 Check trench depths and grades to ensure conformity with plans and specifications 2.2 Set out and clearly mark trench location 2.3 Communicate with plant operator to ensure correct excavation of trenches, placement of shoring and battering |
3. Install bedding materials | 3.1 Identify bedding material type and depth from plans and specifications 3.2 Lay bedding materials to specified depths and grades |
4. Install sub-soil drainage | 4.1 Place geo-textile according to specifications 4.2 Prepare drain sections and fittings 4.3 Lay subsoil drain 4.4 Provide inspection opening and flush out points according to plans 4.5 Fit out and/or connect end structures/outlets/clean outs to culverts, storm water or subsoil drain systems 4.6 Install packing and prepare system for backfilling 4.7 Monitor backfill procedure to ensure work completed to specification |
5. Clean up | 5.1 Clear work area and recycle or dispose of materials 5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies applicable documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of sub-soil drainage installation including:
accessing, interpreting and applying relevant documentation to the installing sub-soil drainage work activity including relevant drawings and job specifications
identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks
identifying, obtaining, confirming and implementing signage requirements
selecting and checking for faults all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues and ground conditions
planning stock-piling of materials for ease of access and hazard reduction
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the installation of sub-soil drainage in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including:
preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones
monitoring hazards and identifying and communicating changes to the work environment during the work process
demonstrates completion of installing sub-soil drainage that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
setting out and excavating trenches to the correct location, depth and grade
installing sub-soil drainage using specified materials and meeting backfill requirements
clearing work area and recycling or disposing of materials
cleaning, checking, maintaining and storing plant, tools and equipment
installation of a minimum of one hundred (100) metres of sub-soil drain in two (2) separate locations, including end structures or outlets to design specifications
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in installing sub-soil drainage through:
accessing, interpreting and applying, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
identifying and managing risks
setting up the work activity
utilising signage for creating an exclusion zone
environmental protection
work health and safety
managing waste
selection of appropriate plant, tools and materials
carrying out work to plans and specifications
applying effective installation of sub-soil drainage techniques
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level