Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 3:00 PM AWST
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Supervise acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects
Supervise acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSOL404A
AHCSOL404A
State Code
D7248
D7248
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2012
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
14/03/2012
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers supervising acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects and defines the standard required to: review Acid Sulphate Soils (ASS) management plan and plan the work; document and communicate objectives of the project, as well as environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues, to stakeholders and individual contractors; carry out the works identified in the ASS management plan in compliance with regulatory requirements and work specifications; monitor completed works and carry out modifications in consultation with the approved plan provider where necessary.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan implementation
- 1.1. Plans and specifications are reviewed and related to the works site.
- 1.2. Work sequences are planned and recorded in line with proposed work schedule.
- 1.3. Compliance with established regulatory planning and environmental legislation is maintained.
2. Carry out environmental site induction
- 2.1. Specific site environmental and OHS issues are communicated to all stakeholders following relevant work schedule and special requirements.
- 2.2. Overall objectives of the project are defined to all stakeholders noting individual responsibilities and duty of care.
- 2.3. Equipment operators, contractors and other staff are briefed on special aspects of performance relating to specific equipment, and handling of hazardous materials for their specific function in accordance with the approved plan.
- 2.4. Monitoring requirements for the site is defined and individual responsibilities identified in accordance with the works schedule as stated in the approved plan.
3. Direct implementation of planned works
- 3.1. Equipment, materials and personnel deployment ensures works stages are completed in accordance with the approved plan.
- 3.2. Works specifications and regulatory requirements maintained in accordance with the approved plan.
- 3.3. Contingency procedures implemented in accordance with the approved plan.
4. Monitor works specifications and site environment
- 4.1. Continual review of works and site environment to ensure specifications, contracts and targets are in accordance with the approved plan.
- 4.2. Instructions to staff and contractors to ensure compliance with the approved plan.
- 4.3. Modifications are made to works in consultation with the approved plan provider.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Soil disturbance may include
works that disturb soils and water tables in ASS landscapes.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Soil disturbance may include
works that disturb soils and water tables in ASS landscapes.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
review ASS management plan and plan the work
document and communicate objectives of the project, as well as environmental and OHS issues, to stakeholders and individual contractors
carry out the works identified in the ASS management plan in compliance with regulatory requirements and work specifications
monitor completed works and carry out modifications in consultation with the approved plan provider where necessary.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
review ASS management plan and plan the work
document and communicate objectives of the project, as well as environmental and OHS issues, to stakeholders and individual contractors
carry out the works identified in the ASS management plan in compliance with regulatory requirements and work specifications
monitor completed works and carry out modifications in consultation with the approved plan provider where necessary.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL34 | AHCSOL404 | Supervise acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D508 | AHC40910 | Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |