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.
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 relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of principles of civil earthworks construction including:
developing and implementing the job plan
interpreting project site soil/rock and geological data
identifying and addressing drainage issues
implementing performance monitoring skills
applying set out requirements and procedures
identifying training requirements
application of required tools and devices
contributing to the continual improvement of systems
providing team leadership
works effectively with others to plan, prepare and apply the principles of civil earthworks construction including:
using a range of communications techniques and equipment to convey information to others
maintaining clear and legible written records and the reporting systems
managing workplace and relationships
managing client relationships
preparing for and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings
demonstrates completion of applying the principles of earthwork construction that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
successful completion of earthworks construction project/ tasks:
issuing and clarifying job plan
setting out and allocating tasks
monitoring task performance and implementing adjustments if required outcomes are not being achieved
identifying and recommending changes to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of tasks
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when applying the principles of earthworks construction:
managing civil construction plant and equipment capabilities and application
monitoring of plant, equipment and tools maintenance
execution of civil construction tasks
identifying and allocating task resource requirements
ensuring work plans are understood and implemented effectively
implementing work monitoring and continual improvement methods
using engineering survey principles
applying estimating principles
implementing civil works construction sequencing
using earthworks and related activities’ terminology
managing set out requirements and procedures
identifying ground surface treatment requirements and procedures e.g. proof rolling
interpreting project site hydrological data
interpreting project engineering survey information
interpret project plans and drawings
interpreting project specifications
establishing construction offsets
implementing inspection system
calculating quantities for the execution of tasks, including:
volumes
grades
percentages
areas
resource consumption and supply rates
interpreting earthworks construction materials properties and test results, including:
compaction test results
soil density/moisture relationship
plasticity index
particle size distribution
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