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Manage erosion and sediment control

Manage erosion and sediment control

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSOL506
State Code
OCT11
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify areas with erosion and sediment problems, and develop, implement, manage and evaluate an erosion and sediment control plan.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to the management of erosion and sediment control, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct an audit and identify areas with erosion and sediment problems
  • 1.1 Identify soils susceptible to erosion and sediment loss and relationship to land classes for erosion potential
  • 1.2 Conduct a property or site audit and document details using appropriate methodology
  • 1.3 Identify and classify types of erosion and sediment loss
  • 1.4 Identify environmental and manmade factors that influence rates and effects of erosion and sediment
  • 1.5 Estimate the economic and environmental losses caused by erosion and sediment losses
  • 1.6 Identify appropriate external sources of support to assist in the planning processes
  • 1.7 Identify regulatory planning authorities and environmental legislation relevant to current and future project planning
2. Develop erosion and sediment control plan
  • 2.1 Investigate erosion and sediment control measures consistent with industry guidelines
  • 2.2 Develop and record erosion and sediment control strategies for project area in cooperation with landowner, relevant government and planning authorities, and stakeholders
  • 2.3 Identify contingency procedures for potential problems that may require future rectifications
  • 2.4 Develop erosion and sediment control plan to meet design principles including environmental concerns, physical impacts, land use, production systems and personnel
  • 2.5 Develop monitoring processes for evaluating and reporting performance against erosion and sediment control plan for achieving short-term and long-term outcomes
  • 2.6 Determine and communicate roles and responsibilities of personnel and stakeholders
  • 2.7 Document erosion and sediment control plan
3. Implement and manage the erosion and sediment control plan
  • 3.1 Implement tasks according to erosion and sediment control plan and design principles
  • 3.2 Assess the workplace health and safety risks and environmental impacts associated with control plan activities, and implement suitable controls
  • 3.3 Manage the communication process, including strategies for conflict resolution and problem solving
  • 3.4 Monitor progress to ensure time, performance, cost and quality of work are achieved
  • 3.5 Investigate and negotiate proposed variations to plan with key stakeholders
4. Evaluate the erosion and sediment control plan
  • 4.1 Conduct inspection to review work completion and collate monitoring data
  • 4.2 Identify alterations or modifications to the plan, and report to key stakeholders, developer or consent authority
  • 4.3 Review outcomes of completed erosion and sediment control plan against agreed short-term and long-term objectives and report to key stakeholders
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BAO52 AHCSOL503 Manage erosion and sediment control Unit of competency