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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for construction
  2. Carry out conservation earthworks construction work
  3. Apply finishing techniques
  4. Finalise work

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

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:

identify hazards and implement safe operating procedures

prepare for construction according to construction plans and enterprise requirements

carry out planned earthworks, minimising damage to natural areas

apply finishing techniques

read maps and plans to identify and peg out construction sites

identify work site, site indicators and survey pegs

determine soil properties and types

use specialist earthmoving equipment relevant to the task

follow work health and safety policies and procedures in the context of own work


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

erosion and sediment control standards

soils and soil formation

principles of conservation earthwork construction and erosion and sediment control including:

catchment management and soils

earthmoving principles

levels and levelling

natural area protection (including topsoil) and rehabilitation

design

natural area protection (particularly topsoil) and rehabilitation principles

types and application of personal protective equipment

application of legislation and regulations relating to own role in conservation earthwork construction

enterprise work health and safety procedures

risk factors including human health and environmental damage

environmental impacts and controls for constructing conservation earthworks