AHCSAW304Implement erosion and sediment control measures

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What an assessment for AHCSAW304 must cover

32 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for implementation and construction

  • 1.1Confirm erosion and sediment control site and work requirements with maps, plans and specifications
  • 1.2Identify and locate worksite and surveyed work according to maps and site plans
  • 1.3Select, check and prepare machinery and equipment required for erosion and sediment control work
  • 1.4Verify the suitability of equipment and attachments for terrain and control works
  • 1.5Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health and safety and environmental procedures
  • 1.6Select, check and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.7Select materials required for proposed works according to plans and specifications

2 Carry out implementation and construction

  • 2.1Coordinate work sequence with work team according to planned works
  • 2.2Operate tools and equipment safely using techniques suitable for terrain, site conditions and other operators and site worker safety
  • 2.3Construct erosion and sediment control earthworks according to specifications

3 Carry out repairs and maintenance procedures

  • 3.1Monitor site operations and identify and resolve performance issues according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2Clean, maintain and store machinery, tools and equipment according to environmental and biosecurity procedures
  • 3.3Maintain records according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

  • An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
  • There must be evidence that the individual has conducted erosion and sediment control activities on at least one conservation worksite, and has constructed, installed and maintained at least three erosion and sediment control measures.
  • There must also be evidence that the individual has:
  • identified hazards, assessed risk and implemented controls
  • read and followed plans for construction work and site construction layout
  • implemented site and equipment repairs and maintenance according to workplace procedures
  • selected and operated tools and equipment according to safe work practices and manufacturer instructions
  • cleaned, maintained and stored equipment, machinery and tools according to workplace and biosecurity procedures.

Knowledge evidence

  • An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
  • construction and site plan types, reading and interpretation
  • erosion and sediment control methods and construction techniques
  • materials cartage pollution control
  • operational planning skills to sequence and schedule the timing/duration of work
  • workplace health and safety issues relating to erosion and sediment control works, including: equipment, site-specific risks, personal protective equipment, sun protection
  • type and operation of machinery and equipment used for erosion and sediment control, including: safety checks, site access and operational restrictions, maintenance, environmental protection from fuels and oils, impact of tools and machinery on biosecurity
  • materials suitable for constructing erosion and sediment control measures, and where to source them on site
  • limitations of structures, including: timing of maintenance, structure life cycle, specifications and standards for construction.

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Interpret basic construction plans and specifications for erosion control works and consolidate information to determine equipment required, methods and location of works and the tolerances required
  • Numeracy: Make measurements and perform calculations to check site layout against plans for erosion and sediment control works Make basic volumetric calculations for measuring and estimating materials during construction works

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What does an assessment tool for AHCSAW304 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCSAW304 needs to address all 32 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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