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

AHCSOL404 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSOL404 - Supervise acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise acid sulphate soil (ASS) remediation and management projects.This unit applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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: Plan implementation
  • Review and relate plans and specifications to the works site
  • Plan and record work sequences in line with proposed work schedule
  • Maintain compliance with established regulatory planning and environmental legislation
       
Element: Carry out environmental site induction
  • Communicate specific site environmental and OHS issues to all stakeholders
  • Describe project objectives to all stakeholders, noting individual responsibilities and duty of care
  • Brief plant operators, contractors and other staff on special aspects of performance relating to using specific equipment and handling hazardous materials
  • Determine monitoring requirements for the site and identify individual responsibilities as stated in the approved plan
       
Element: Direct implementation of planned works
  • Complete works stages
  • Maintain works specifications and regulatory requirements
  • Implement contingency procedures
       
Element: Monitor works specifications and site environment
  • Review works and site environment to ensure specifications, contracts and targets are in accordance with the approved plan
  • Provide instructions to staff and contractors
  • Make changes to works in consultation with the approved plan provider
       


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. Plan implementation

1.1 Review and relate plans and specifications to the works site

1.2 Plan and record work sequences in line with proposed work schedule

1.3 Maintain compliance with established regulatory planning and environmental legislation

2. Carry out environmental site induction

2.1 Communicate specific site environmental and OHS issues to all stakeholders

2.2 Describe project objectives to all stakeholders, noting individual responsibilities and duty of care

2.3 Brief plant operators, contractors and other staff on special aspects of performance relating to using specific equipment and handling hazardous materials

2.4 Determine monitoring requirements for the site and identify individual responsibilities as stated in the approved plan

3. Direct implementation of planned works

3.1 Complete works stages

3.2 Maintain works specifications and regulatory requirements

3.3 Implement contingency procedures

4. Monitor works specifications and site environment

4.1 Review works and site environment to ensure specifications, contracts and targets are in accordance with the approved plan

4.2 Provide instructions to staff and contractors

4.3 Make changes to works in consultation with the approved plan provider

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:

review Acid Sulphate Soil (ASS) management plan and plan the work

document and communicate objectives of the project, as well as environmental and work health and safety issues, to stakeholders and individual contractors

carry out the works identified in the (ASS) management plan in compliance with regulatory requirements and work specifications

monitor completed works and carry out modifications in consultation with the approved plan provider where necessary

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of acid sulphate soil remediation

Acid Sulphate Soil (ASS) and soil chemistry

equipment most suited to ASS site remediation and management

Quality Assurance systems, processes and practices

relevant environmental, planning and groundwater legislation

subsurface and surface drainage principles and systems

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. Plan implementation

1.1 Review and relate plans and specifications to the works site

1.2 Plan and record work sequences in line with proposed work schedule

1.3 Maintain compliance with established regulatory planning and environmental legislation

2. Carry out environmental site induction

2.1 Communicate specific site environmental and OHS issues to all stakeholders

2.2 Describe project objectives to all stakeholders, noting individual responsibilities and duty of care

2.3 Brief plant operators, contractors and other staff on special aspects of performance relating to using specific equipment and handling hazardous materials

2.4 Determine monitoring requirements for the site and identify individual responsibilities as stated in the approved plan

3. Direct implementation of planned works

3.1 Complete works stages

3.2 Maintain works specifications and regulatory requirements

3.3 Implement contingency procedures

4. Monitor works specifications and site environment

4.1 Review works and site environment to ensure specifications, contracts and targets are in accordance with the approved plan

4.2 Provide instructions to staff and contractors

4.3 Make changes to works in consultation with the approved plan provider

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
Review and relate plans and specifications to the works site 
Plan and record work sequences in line with proposed work schedule 
Maintain compliance with established regulatory planning and environmental legislation 
Communicate specific site environmental and OHS issues to all stakeholders 
Describe project objectives to all stakeholders, noting individual responsibilities and duty of care 
Brief plant operators, contractors and other staff on special aspects of performance relating to using specific equipment and handling hazardous materials 
Determine monitoring requirements for the site and identify individual responsibilities as stated in the approved plan 
Complete works stages 
Maintain works specifications and regulatory requirements 
Implement contingency procedures 
Review works and site environment to ensure specifications, contracts and targets are in accordance with the approved plan 
Provide instructions to staff and contractors 
Make changes to works in consultation with the approved plan provider 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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