Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Areas to be drained and/or dewatered are to include:
control of surface water, bores, coffer dam, springs, creeks, wetland water, seepage water in trenches and pits and low lying natural ground where water may not escape
Drainage is to include:
graded surface level gutters and ditches excavated manually or by machine and various types of plastic piping
Dewatering techniques are to include:
sumps, wells, submersible pumps, vacuum pumps, surface pumps and sludge pumps
Project sites include:
road construction sites, excavation projects and construction sites in close proximity of wetlands or active water
Work instructions may include:
plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details
quality requirements may include: dimensions, tolerances, standards of work and material standards as detailed in the project drawings, specifications and project documentation to meet client satisfaction
Safety requirements may be from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures and may include:
protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of first aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
safe operating procedures, which are to include: recognising and preventing hazards associated with underground services, other machines, personnel, traffic control, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public
hazards and risks, which may include: uneven/ unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials
emergency procedures, which are to include: emergency shutdown and stopping, extinguishing equipment fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation
Traffic signage and devices are to include:
temporary warning signs, regulatory and traffic cones
Traffic signage and devices may include:
highway traffic signs, site safety signage, guide signs, warning signs, barriers, hazard markers, portable traffic signals, bollards, arrow boards, vehicle mounted signs, flashing lights, barricades, and traffic conditions signage
Environmental Requirements are to include:
organisational/project environmental management plan, waste management, water quality protection, noise, vibration, dust and clean-up management
Materials are to include:
various types of plastic piping, silt fences, rocks or straw bales
Tools and equipment are to include:
hoses, shovels and pumps

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for draining and dewatering of civil construction site
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the draining and dewatering of civil construction site, which is to include:
draining surface water from a site using surface drains
dewater a trench or pit using at least one type of pump on two separate projects
establishing sedimentation controls for at least one project, and
constructing a sump
working with others to undertake and complete the draining and dewatering of civil construction sites that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of the draining and dewatering of civil construction sites that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes, including:
draining surface water from a site using surface drains
dewater a trench or pit, using at least one type of pump on two separate projects
establishing sedimentation controls for at least one project
constructing a sump
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the draining and dewatering of civil construction site
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.