Unit of competency Outline
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Design control measures and structures
Design control measures and structures
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSAW501A
AHCSAW501A
State Code
D7239
D7239
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2012
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
14/03/2012
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers work functions associated with the formal engineering design of erosion and sediment control measures and structures including farm dams on land disturbing projects in both urban and rural environments and defines the standard required to: identify measures to be designed; apply design procedures; prepare specification schedule; cost and provide recommendations; collaborate with planner.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify measures to be designed
- 1.1. Plan or strategy is reviewed for technical accuracy and environmental impacts.
- 1.2. Adherence to regulations and legislation is confirmed and noted on works plans.
- 1.3. Design criteria are applied in line with industry standards.
2. Apply design procedures
- 2.1. Catchment characteristics are calculated to required accuracy in line with industry standards.
- 2.2. Methods to determine design specifications are in accordance with industry standards.
- 2.3. Measures are modified in response to applying design procedures and follow accepted industry practices.
3. Prepare specification schedule
- 3.1. Documentation provided aligns with the plan and follows industry standards.
- 3.2. Suitability of design specifications are confirmed to comply with the category of work.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
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 and vegetation strips.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
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 and 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:
identify measures to be designed
apply design procedures
prepare specification schedule
cost and provide recommendations
collaborate with planner.
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:
identify measures to be designed
apply design procedures
prepare specification schedule
cost and provide recommendations
collaborate with planner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2675 | RTD5202A | Design control measures and structures | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ66 | AHCSAW501 | Design control measures and structures | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D523 | AHC51110 | Diploma of Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |