Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCLSC307 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement a retaining wall project

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSC307 - Implement a retaining wall project
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to install and construct a retaining wall.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for retaining wall project
  • Interpret plans and specifications
  • Identify equipment and material resource requirements according to the scope of the construction work
  • Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls
  • Identify and ameliorate environmental impacts of the proposed works
  • Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability
  • Organise delivery of materials to site according to workplace priorities
       
Element: Mark out site for retaining wall
  • Erect site bunting and place safety signage
  • Locate services
  • Mark out the position of the retaining wall
  • Determine the location and depth of excavations from construction plans
  • Establish profiles to conform to the designated tolerances
  • Establish survey benchmarks
       
Element: Construct retaining wall
  • Assemble or install retaining wall components in accordance to plans and specifications
  • Install appropriate drainage in accordance with plans and specifications
  • Use tools and equipment safely and in accordance with enterprise safe operating procedures and work health and safety requirements
       
Element: Check quality of work and clean-up site
  • Inspect the quality of finished works to ensure the required standard has been achieved
  • Clean paved surfaces and dispose of all debris in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner
  • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for retaining wall project

1.1 Interpret plans and specifications

1.2 Identify equipment and material resource requirements according to the scope of the construction work

1.3 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.4 Identify and ameliorate environmental impacts of the proposed works

1.5 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.6 Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability

1.7 Organise delivery of materials to site according to workplace priorities

2. Mark out site for retaining wall

2.1 Erect site bunting and place safety signage

2.2 Locate services

2.3 Mark out the position of the retaining wall

2.4 Determine the location and depth of excavations from construction plans

2.5 Establish profiles to conform to the designated tolerances

2.6 Establish survey benchmarks

3. Construct retaining wall

3.1 Assemble or install retaining wall components in accordance to plans and specifications

3.2 Install appropriate drainage in accordance with plans and specifications

3.3 Use tools and equipment safely and in accordance with enterprise safe operating procedures and work health and safety requirements

4. Check quality of work and clean-up site

4.1 Inspect the quality of finished works to ensure the required standard has been achieved

4.2 Clean paved surfaces and dispose of all debris in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner

4.3 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

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:

read and interpret documentation associated with retaining wall projects

calculate material and resource requirements

establish survey benchmarks

excavate and profile soil levels

use tools and equipment to construct retaining wall projects

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of retaining walls

environmental impacts of landscape works

landscape retaining wall materials and construction techniques

legislative requirements and codes of practice affected by landscape works

local council permit requirements for landscape works

materials, equipment and machinery that may be required for the project

methods and practices for maintaining and repairing retaining walls

set out techniques

work health and safety issues

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for retaining wall project

1.1 Interpret plans and specifications

1.2 Identify equipment and material resource requirements according to the scope of the construction work

1.3 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls

1.4 Identify and ameliorate environmental impacts of the proposed works

1.5 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.6 Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability

1.7 Organise delivery of materials to site according to workplace priorities

2. Mark out site for retaining wall

2.1 Erect site bunting and place safety signage

2.2 Locate services

2.3 Mark out the position of the retaining wall

2.4 Determine the location and depth of excavations from construction plans

2.5 Establish profiles to conform to the designated tolerances

2.6 Establish survey benchmarks

3. Construct retaining wall

3.1 Assemble or install retaining wall components in accordance to plans and specifications

3.2 Install appropriate drainage in accordance with plans and specifications

3.3 Use tools and equipment safely and in accordance with enterprise safe operating procedures and work health and safety requirements

4. Check quality of work and clean-up site

4.1 Inspect the quality of finished works to ensure the required standard has been achieved

4.2 Clean paved surfaces and dispose of all debris in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner

4.3 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Interpret plans and specifications 
Identify equipment and material resource requirements according to the scope of the construction work 
Identify workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement controls 
Identify and ameliorate environmental impacts of the proposed works 
Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Select tools and equipment and check for serviceability 
Organise delivery of materials to site according to workplace priorities 
Erect site bunting and place safety signage 
Locate services 
Mark out the position of the retaining wall 
Determine the location and depth of excavations from construction plans 
Establish profiles to conform to the designated tolerances 
Establish survey benchmarks 
Assemble or install retaining wall components in accordance to plans and specifications 
Install appropriate drainage in accordance with plans and specifications 
Use tools and equipment safely and in accordance with enterprise safe operating procedures and work health and safety requirements 
Inspect the quality of finished works to ensure the required standard has been achieved 
Clean paved surfaces and dispose of all debris in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner 
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSC307 - Implement a retaining wall project
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AHCLSC307 - Implement a retaining wall project

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