Unit of competency Outline

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Set out conservation earthworks

Set out conservation earthworks

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSAW401
State Code
BAS42
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set out standard structures using specialised pegging and marking techniques, for erosion and sediment control earthworks.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. This includes undertaking a range of routine and non-routine activities and work in known and changing contexts.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret plans and specifications
  • 1.1 Determine overall plan in consultation with landholder and surveyor
  • 1.2 Establish earthworks specifications in consideration of desired outcome and prevailing conditions
  • 1.3 Verify plan in line with job requirements
2. Relate plan to site
  • 2.1 Locate key plan points on site
  • 2.2 Identify additional features on site plan
  • 2.3 Identify and record site issues which affect survey and pegging
3. Peg project
  • 3.1 Establish pegging sequence in consultation with the site surveyor
  • 3.2 Measure site dimensions in compliance with job specification
  • 3.3 Establish peg locations using prescribed methods
  • 3.4 Peg earthworks in line with project specification
  • 3.5 Advise all construction personnel of pegging and the need for site integrity
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7237 AHCSAW401A Set out conservation earthworks Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT23 AHCSAW402 Set out conservation earthworks Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ9 AHC40916 Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management Qualification
BDA9 AHC42116 Certificate IV in Permaculture Qualification