Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:10 PM AWST
22/07/2026 2:10 PM AWST
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Construct conservation earthworks
Construct conservation earthworks
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSAW301A
AHCSAW301A
State Code
D7235
D7235
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the construction of conservation earthworks and defines the standard required to: determine job requirements from plans and specifications; assess machinery and equipment requirements; construct planned earthworks; apply final finishing techniques.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for construction
- 1.1. Confirm construction details and sequence.
- 1.2. Identify and locate worksite, site indicators and survey pegs.
- 1.3. Confirm work readiness of machinery and equipment.
- 1.4. Assess and minimise risks to others and the environment.
- 1.5. Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- 1.6. Verify that equipment and attachments match terrain and program tasks.
2. Carry out work
- 2.1. Follow industry endorsed earthwork methods and patterns for specific machines.
- 2.2. Monitor and maintain optimum machinery loads in accordance with prevailing conditions.
- 2.3. Ensure that safe machinery operating techniques are deployed to match terrain, site conditions other operators and workers.
- 2.4. Ensure that excavation, transport, dumping and compaction of material is conducted in accordance with industry practice.
3. Apply finish techniques
- 3.1. Finish batters and surfaces in accordance with job requirements and industry practice.
- 3.2. Retain site features and vegetation in accordance with work plan/schedule.
- 3.3. Clear site and remove debris in accordance with work plan/schedule.
- 3.4. Complete topsoiling of disturbed areas and surfaces in accordance with industry standards and plan/schedule.
4. Finalise work
- 4.1. Complete work records.
- 4.2. Clean and store Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and application equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specification and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
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
This unit does not include construction of access tracks or seismic lines, maintenance of fire breaks or land clearing.
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
This unit does not include construction of access tracks or seismic lines, maintenance of fire breaks or land clearing.
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:
determine job requirements from plans and specifications
assess machinery and equipment requirements
construct planned earthworks
apply final finishing techniques.
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:
determine job requirements from plans and specifications
assess machinery and equipment requirements
construct planned earthworks
apply final finishing techniques.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2613 | RTD3205A | Construct conservation earthworks | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL60 | AHCSAW301 | Construct conservation earthworks | Unit of competency |