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 clients may be included?
Landholders, landcare groups, local councils, extractive industries, and catchment management groups.

Which legislation and policies may be included?
Rivers and foreshores improvement acts, fisheries management acts, threatened species conservation acts, environmental planning and assessment act.

Which erosion control measures may be included?
Embankment stabilising structures and techniques.

Which sediment control measures may be included?
Coffer dams, site management, sediment fences, sediment traps, sediment curtains and sediment retention basins.

Which fauna habitats may be included?
Scour holes, snags establishment of backwaters and spawning areas.

Which vegetation species may be included?
Endemic riparian species.

Which habitat enhancement strategies may be included?
Use of rocks, logs, vegetation, car bodies and mesh fencing.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in planning erosion and sediment control measures requires evidence that erosion and sediment control measures have been planned and documented according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice. The skills and knowledge required to plan erosion and sediment control measures must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different soils, situation and topography.
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:

Relevant environmental, planning and groundwater legislation.
River processes.
River restoration techniques.
Planning procedure for erosion and sediment control.
Erosion control and design principles.
Soils and soil formation.
Levels and levelling.
Earthmoving principles.
Total catchment issues.
Legal requirements - permits.
Environmental issues.
Country code.
Managing peak water flows.
Subsurface and surface drainage principles and systems.

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:

Establish requirements of the project.
Develop a river restoration strategy.
Prepare a detailed works plan.

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 river restoration works at meetings or formally in writing with clients and stakeholders. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Planning river restoration works will require detailed information to be collected, analysed and organised by research and consultation. (3)

Planning and organising activities
Planning river restoration works requires extensive planning and organising of resources and others. (3)

Working with others and in teams
Planning river restoration works will require the development and management of work teams to achieve outcomes. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Complex mathematical techniques relating to erosion control design could be applied. (3)

Solving problems
While planning river restoration works, technical, organisational and cultural problems may arise requiring complex solutions. (3)

Using technology
Analysis, design and presentation technology may be required. (3)