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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for applying the principles of canal construction
   • Access, interpret and apply principles of canal construction documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Assess construction tasks and identify appropriate principles to achieve objectives
   • Access, interpret, clarify and share with team members the specific task information and requirements
   • Prepare an implementation action plan, in consultation with team members, making best use of the available resources and applying defined construction principles
   • Acquire and make available the necessary resources for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks
   • Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved
2. Oversee the execution of canal construction tasks
   • Implement the action plan in consultation with team members
   • Monitor implementation of the action plan
   • Initiate adjustments to the action plan/work practices, and ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes
   • Ensure plant, equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded
3. Report on the execution of canal construction tasks
   • Complete and submit written reports as required
   • Review the action plan, construction principles and resources used
   • Identify training needs of team members and prepare training plans
   • Submit reasoned recommendations to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of canal construction tasks
4. Plan and prepare for applying the principles of canal construction
   • Access, interpret and apply principles of canal construction documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Assess construction tasks and identify appropriate principles to achieve objectives
   • Access, interpret, clarify and share with team members the specific task information and requirements
   • Prepare an implementation action plan, in consultation with team members, making best use of the available resources and applying defined construction principles
   • Acquire and make available the necessary resources for the safe, effective and efficient conduct of the tasks
   • Ensure clear and timely instructions are communicated to team members and others involved
5. Oversee the execution of canal construction tasks
   • Implement the action plan in consultation with team members
   • Monitor implementation of the action plan
   • Initiate adjustments to the action plan/work practices, and ensure safe execution of work and achievement of required outcomes
   • Ensure plant, equipment and tools maintenance requirements are carried out and recorded
6. Report on the execution of canal construction tasks
   • Complete and submit written reports as required
   • Review the action plan, construction principles and resources used
   • Identify training needs of team members and prepare training plans
   • Submit reasoned recommendations to improve the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the execution of canal construction tasks

Performance Evidence

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 the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of the principles of canal construction including:

identifying and interpreting:

project site soil, rock, meteorological and geological data

project site hydrological and geotechnical data

project engineering survey information

project specifications, plans and drawings

interpreting project contract and specification requirements and procedures

assessing and selecting appropriate principles of canal construction and associated techniques

analysing environmental issues, hazards and risks, and implementing control measures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the application of the principles of canal construction that meets all of the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions, including preparing and conducting briefings, toolbox and site meetings

providing leadership and direction to the team by communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

identifying the training needs of others and preparing training plans

applying performance monitoring measures

demonstrates completion of applying the principles of canal construction that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

assessing and assigning appropriate plant and equipment, and operational techniques

developing and administering work plans

overseeing the execution of canal construction tasks

monitoring canal construction, making adjustments to work plan

assessing outcomes to make reasoned recommendations and writing reports

preparing and presenting job reports

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of applying the principles of canal construction through:

construction principles, operational techniques and terminologies including:

canal construction sequencing

set out requirements and procedures

drainage requirements

works planning techniques

monitoring methods

quality management

engineering survey principles

slope management requirements and procedures

estimating principles

organising skills, work planning techniques, and work monitoring methods

the principles of canal construction

writing reports to communicate procedural activity, breach or inadequacies to procedure and review process of canal construction

problem solving skills to technical resources and infrastructure issue

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