Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise the on-site implementation of earthworks designed to control erosion and sediment at a given site.
This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters. This includes using discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan efficient implementation of erosion and sediment control works | 1.1 Review plans and specifications and relate to the work site 1.2 Determine personnel and other resources required to undertake the work 1.3 Plan and record work sequences to meet with proposed work schedule 1.4 Identify the need for weed control and plan the use of chemicals 1.5 Order materials to complete proposed works in line with construction schedule 1.6 Identify potential regulatory planning and environmental impacts of the work and notify senior management 1.7 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures |
2. Direct and monitor work | 2.1 Communicate clear instructions to plant operators to ensure work meets and maintains quality standards 2.2 Provide on the job training for staff that require it 2.3 Confirm the use of modified techniques to minimise the effect of site limitation in achieving job requirements 2.4 Identify issues likely to cause delays or alter the scope of the work and record and report to senior management 2.5 Inspect work periodically to confirm work outcomes are being achieved and adjust activity or plan if required 2.6 Monitor safe machine operations to ensure they meet relevant work health and safety requirements 2.7 Monitor the work site to ensure it is being kept in a clean and safe condition 2.8 Monitor application of work health and safety, environmental sustainability and biosecurity practices 2.9 Liaise with the media, community and special interest groups where required |
3. Complete work | 3.1 Inspect site prior to completion of work to confirm all work has been undertaken 3.2 Note any work that does not comply with specifications and organise rectification work 3.3 Supervise the maintenance of machinery and equipment 3.4 Complete a report of work undertaken and forward to senior management |
Evidence of Performance
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:
supervise the implementation of conservation earthworks
identify hazards and implement safe systems of work
plan efficient implementation of works
protect natural areas from damage
direct the implementation of planned works
monitor job specifications
identify and address risks to achieving planned outcomes
provide information to the media, community and special interest groups about work undertaken
providing on the job training to staff where required
ensure work health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to by all personnel and contractors on site
monitor application of biosecurity measures and sustainability practices in work
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
erosion and sediment control standards and principles
natural area topsoil protection and rehabilitation principles
supervision techniques
erosion control and design principles
sediment control principles
earthmoving principles
principles for machine operation
work sequence knowledge
equipment most suitable to the constructing of erosion and sediment control works
quality assurance systems, processes and practices
staff deployment, supervision and training
application of work health and safety and environmental legislation, codes of practice and enterprise requirements to work site
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Soil and Water Conservation (SAW)