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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan efficient implementation of works
  2. Direct implementation of planned works
  3. Monitor job specification

Required Skills

Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe systems of work

plan efficient implementation of works

protect natural areas from damage

direct the implementation of planned works

monitor job specifications

use literacy skills to read interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures develop sequenced written instructions record accurately and legibly information collected and select and apply procedures to a range of tasks

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to estimate calculate and record routine and more complex workplace measures and data

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

erosion and sediment control standards and principles

natural areas topsoil protection and rehabilitation principles

appropriate supervision techniques

erosion control and design principles

sediment control principles

earthmoving principles

principles for machine operation

engagement of subcontractorsequipment skills and expected outcomes

work sequence knowledge

equipment most suitable to the constructing of erosion and sediment control works

quality assurance systems processes and practices

staff deployment supervision and training

OHS and environmental legislation codes of practice and enterprise requirements

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

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

implement measures that will achieve the optimum efficiency of the earthmoving operation

put into practice measures that construct structurally sound earthworks

control construction to achieve specifications

instigate measures that finish earthworks to specifications

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