Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Conservation Earthworks
Certificate III in Conservation Earthworks
AHC32316
BDB8
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification relates to those individuals constructing earthworks on rural properties and rural land. They perform tasks involving a broad range of skilled applications applied in a wide variety of contexts, which may involve application of some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = ten (10)Core Units = three (3)
Elective Units = seven (7)
- select at least four (4) units from the elective list
- three (3) units may be selected from the elective list of any Certificate II, III or IV of this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in conservation earthworks and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL60 | AHCSAW301 | Construct conservation earthworks | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAP92 | AHCWHS301 | Contribute to work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAR30 | AHCMOM302 | Perform machinery maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAM72 | AHCWRK311 | Conduct site inspections | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAS28 | AHCLPW303 | Construct access tracks | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAN92 | AHCSAW302 | Implement erosion and sediment control measures | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAM15 | AHCNAR303 | Implement revegetation works | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAN80 | AHCMOM304 | Operate machinery and equipment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAO19 | AHCWRK303 | Respond to emergencies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAM92 | AHCWRK304 | Respond to rescue incidents | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAL92 | AHCMOM314 | Transport machinery | 24 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D490 | AHC32310 | Certificate III in Conservation Earthworks | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGG8 | AHC31420 | Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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