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Plan erosion and sediment control measures
Plan erosion and sediment control measures
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSAW502A
AHCSAW502A
State Code
D7240
D7240
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2011
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/12/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the development of erosion and sediment control plans and defines the standard required to: establish suitability of development proposal; prepare reports on erosion and sediment control plans; check selection criteria for earthwork structures or measures against industry guidelines; develop erosion and sediment control strategy; prepare an erosion and sediment control plan.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish suitability of development proposal
- 1.1. Data concerning suitability of development site is compiled using industry methodology.
- 1.2. Alterations or modifications to the development plan are noted and reported to developer or consent authority.
- 1.3. Compliance is established with relevant regulatory planning authority or environmental legislation following industry procedures.
- 1.4. Concurrence is established relating to suitability of development proposal and conforms to erosion and sediment control guidelines.
2. Develop erosion and sediment control strategy
- 2.1. Erosion control measures are developed consistent with industry principles and selection criteria.
- 2.2. Sediment control measures are developed consistent with industry principles and selection criteria.
- 2.3. Erosion and sediment control strategies are established and documented in co-operation with the developer and relevant consent authority.
3. Prepare an erosion and sediment control plan
- 3.1. Selection criteria for earthwork structures or measures are checked against industry guidelines.
- 3.2. Design specifications for structures incorporated in plan details.
- 3.3. Erosion and sediment control plan and documentation supporting the plan follow industry guidelines.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Earthworks may include:
the range of conservation earthworks on rural lands including:
contour banks
waterways
dams
drainage structures.
Erosion control measures may include:
site management
land shaping
batter stabilisation
banks and channels
level spreader
revegetation
waterways
check dams
bank and channel linings
grade stabilising structures
outlet protection structures
stormwater detention measures
dust control
rural road&track crossbank and crossfall.
Sediment control measures may include:
sediment basins
sediment traps
sediment filters
excavated sediment traps
straw bale
stormwater inlet sediment traps
sediment fence
straw bale
geotextile fabric
vegetation strips.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Earthworks may include:
the range of conservation earthworks on rural lands including:
contour banks
waterways
dams
drainage structures.
Erosion control measures may include:
site management
land shaping
batter stabilisation
banks and channels
level spreader
revegetation
waterways
check dams
bank and channel linings
grade stabilising structures
outlet protection structures
stormwater detention measures
dust control
rural road&track crossbank and crossfall.
Sediment control measures may include:
sediment basins
sediment traps
sediment filters
excavated sediment traps
straw bale
stormwater inlet sediment traps
sediment fence
straw bale
geotextile fabric
vegetation strips.
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:
establish suitability of development proposal
prepare reports on erosion and sediment control plans
check selection criteria for earthwork structures or measures against industry guidelines
develop erosion and sediment control strategy
prepare an erosion and sediment control 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.
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:
establish suitability of development proposal
prepare reports on erosion and sediment control plans
check selection criteria for earthwork structures or measures against industry guidelines
develop erosion and sediment control strategy
prepare an erosion and sediment control 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2676 | RTD5203A | Plan erosion and sediment control measures | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT29 | AHCSAW502 | Plan erosion and sediment control measures | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D523 | AHC51110 | Diploma of Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |