Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables defines the different contexts, work environments and parameters governing the performance of this competency standard. The variables chosen in training and assessment will need to reflect local industry and regional contexts.

Which industry sectors may be included?
Local government, urban, civil construction, forestry, extractive industry, natural resource management.

Which industry sector people may be included?
Construction supervisors, site superintendents, site managers, gangers, forest supervisors and foresters.

Which machine deployment issues may be included?
Use of available equipment in lieu of best equipment.

Which specified techniques may be included?
Soil compaction testing equipment, soil classification, soil permeability, soil dispersion tests.

Which types of projects may be included?
Erosion control projects, farm dam construction, rural road construction, access track construction, utilities installation, stream bank stabilisation, subdivisions, highways, housing construction, infrastructure development, irrigation projects, forest harvesting operations, plantation establishment and management.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in supervising on-site implementation of conservation works requires evidence that conservation works have been satisfactorily supervised according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice. The skills and knowledge required to supervise on-site implementation of conservation works must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different construction methods, machinery, contractors and contractual arrangements.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:

Erosion and sediment control standards and principles.
Natural areas topsoil protection and rehabilitation principles.
Appropriate supervision techniques.
Relevant legislation.
Safety.
Erosion control and design principles.
Sediment control principles.
Earthmoving principles.
Principles for machine operation.
Engagement of subcontractors/equipment, skills and expected outcomes.
Work sequence knowledge.
Equipment most suitable to the constructing of erosion and sediment control works.
Quality Assurance systems, processes and practices

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:

Plan efficient implementation of works.
Protect natural areas from damage.
Direct the implementation of planned works.
Monitor job specifications.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function.

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What processes should be applied to this competency standard?
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
By discussing supervision issues at meetings or formally in writing with clients and stakeholders. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Supervising on-site implementation of conservation works will require detailed information to be collected, analysed and organised by research and consultation. (3)

Planning and organising activities
Supervising on-site implementation of conservation works requires extensive planning and organising of conservation earthworks resources. (3)

Working with others and in teams
Supervising on-site implementation of conservation works will require development and management of work teams to achieve outcomes. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mathematical techniques relating to data gathering and interpretation can be applied. (2)

Solving problems
While supervising on-site implementation of conservation works, technical, organisational and cultural problems may arise requiring complex solutions. (3)

Using technology
Not applicable. (0)