Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to apply and monitor the site water management plan

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret legislative requirements and procedures

interpret site requirements and procedures

provide team leadership

apply procedures for selecting construction and operational techniques

apply procedures for selecting and assigning plant and equipment

apply procedures for developing and administering work plans

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to apply and monitor the site water management plan

legislative manufacturers and site requirements and procedures

site risk legislative compliance health safety environmental quality and communication requirements and procedures

site water management plan

team leadership techniques

operational techniques required for execution of the plan

plant and equipment capabilities

work planning techniques

work monitoring methods

training systems

emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for applying and monitoring site water management plans

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient application and monitoring of site water management plans

working with others to plan prepare and conduct the site water management plans

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the application of site water management plans

evidence of the consistent successful application and monitoring of the site water management plan

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

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

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

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to plan prepare and conduct site water management plans

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the application of site water management plans

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Geological data may include relevant site specific information in relation to:

Hydrological data may include:

Survey data may include relevant site specific information in relation to:

Site water management plan may include:

Resources may include:

Instructions may be issued in briefings, handovers, and work orders and may include: