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Set out conservation earthworks

Set out conservation earthworks

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSAW401A
State Code
D7237
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/10/2014
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
13/10/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers setting out conservation earthworks and defines the standard required to: interpret the plan in consultation with landholder and surveyor; identify and mark out on the site the key plan points and any additional features identified on the site plan; measure and peg out the site from the earthworks specification and plan.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret plans and specifications
  • 1.1. Overall plan is determined in consultation with landholder and surveyor.
  • 1.2. Earthworks specifications are established in consideration of desired outcome and prevailing conditions.
  • 1.3. Plan is accurately verified in line with job requirements.
2. Relate plan to site
  • 2.1. Key plan points are located on site.
  • 2.2. Additional features identified on site plan.
  • 2.3. Site issues which affect survey and pegging are identified and recorded.
3. Peg project
  • 3.1. Pegging sequence is established in consultation with the site surveyor.
  • 3.2. Site dimensions are measured in compliance with job specification.
  • 3.3. Peg locations are established using prescribed methods.
  • 3.4. Earthworks are pegged in line with project specification.
  • 3.5. All construction personnel are advised of pegging and the need for site integrity.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Types of earthworks may include:
farm dams
erosion control banks
waterways
access tracks
sediment traps
detention basins
flumes.
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:
interpret the plan in consultation with landholder and surveyor
identify and mark out on the site the key plan points and any additional features identified on the site plan
measure and peg out the site from the earthworks specification and plan.
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2640 RTD4205A Set out conservation earthworks Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS42 AHCSAW401 Set out conservation earthworks Unit of competency