This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

identify and respond to operational problems

produce reports and logs

use safety and personal protective equipment

use tools and machinery

interpret plans charts and instructions

apply procedures and standards

apply channel drain and batter construction techniques

identify soil types mechanics and compaction rates

select and operate appropriate compaction plant such as tamping foot and smooth drum roller

operate communication systems

perform workrelated calculations

communicate with employees and customers

work effectively as part of a team

use literacy skills in regard to verbal and written communication in the workplace

give and receive instructions

Required knowledge

channel and drain system design basics

channel and drain system layout

environmental aspects of construction

channel drain and batter construction processes

measures to reduce channel deterioration infestation of weeds pests and seepage

relevant utilities and service providers

safe use of lasers

use of automatic levels

basic levelling techniques

profiles and boning rods

survey principles

soil types mechanics and compaction rates

capabilities of plant used for construction including equipment operation capacity and limitations

communication systems

workrelated calculations

hazardous materials handling

landscape and ground structure of work area

risk factors and potential hazards of construction processes

effects of weather and conditions on construction site or plant

control systems

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to construct open earthen channels and drains by

planning work and preparing work site according to given specifications and instructions

cutting channels to specification

compacting soil

taking soil samples

checking that work meets specifications

cleaning and storing equipment

restoring work site

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

relevant codes standards and government regulations

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition RCCRPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed

Work requirements may include:

Hazards may include:

Legislative and organisational requirements may include:

Drainage and diversion arrangements may include:

Equipment may include:

Site preparation may include:

Environmental improvements or controls may include: