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Plan erosion and sediment control measures

Plan erosion and sediment control measures

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSAW505
State Code
OCT18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop erosion and sediment control plans.The unit applies to individuals who work in soil and water conservation and who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete plans and designs for erosion and sediment control. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish suitability of development proposal
  • 1.1 Access and analyse development proposal for site
  • 1.2 Investigate development site and compile data on suitability for development
  • 1.3 Consider changes to development proposal, and report to developer or consenting authority
  • 1.4 Verify development proposal complies with regulatory planning authority and environmental, heritage and cultural legislation
  • 1.5 Confirm development proposal meets erosion and sediment control guidelines
2. Develop erosion and sediment control strategy
  • 2.1 Develop erosion control measures for site
  • 2.2 Develop sediment control measures for site
  • 2.3 Apply workplace health and safety and environmentally sustainable practices to strategy
  • 2.4 Establish erosion and sediment control strategies
  • 2.5 Document strategies in cooperation with developer and consenting authority
3. Prepare an erosion and sediment control plan
  • 3.1 Check earthwork structures or measures comply with selection criteria and industry guidelines
  • 3.2 Develop erosion and sediment control plan for site
  • 3.3 Design structures and specifications for erosion and sediment control
  • 3.4 Compile plans, specifications and documentation into final plan, and verify compliance with industry guidelines
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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