Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design erosion and sediment control measures and structures.
This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. This includes analysing, designing and communicating solutions to sometimes complex problems.
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. Identify measures or structures to be designed | 1.1 Review the erosion and sediment control plan for technical accuracy and environmental impacts 1.2 Confirm adherence to regulations and legislation and note on works plans 1.3 Confirm budget constraints for project with management or client 1.4 Apply design criteria in line with industry standards |
2. Apply design procedures | 2.1 Calculate catchment characteristics to required accuracy 2.2 Determine design specifications 2.3 Develop draft design for structure that meets budget constraints 2.4 Modify structure design in response to application of design procedures and accepted industry practices 2.5 Ensure design applies environmentally sustainable practices |
3. Prepare specification schedule | 3.1 Confirm that provided documentation aligns with the plan and follows industry standards 3.2 Confirm suitability of design specifications to comply with the category of work and legislative requirements |
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:
produce a design for erosion and sediment control measures and structures
identify measures to be designed
apply design procedures
prepare specification schedule
cost the project and provide recommendations in line with budget constraints
use computer design programs
determine design specifications using methods that meet industry standards
develop design plan to meet client, organisational and regulatory requirements
consult with management or client to confirm design meets requirements
identify how the design applies sustainability principles
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
erosion control and design principles:
soils and soil formation
levels and levelling
earthmoving principles
total catchment issues
managing peak water flows
subsurface and surface drainage principles and systems
environmental issues related to the design
the limitations of design aids provided for industry
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)