Assessor Resource

AHCSOL404A
Supervise acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency applies to those who implement ASS remediation and management plans for civil and agricultural activities.

This unit covers supervising acid sulphate soil remediation and management projects and defines the standard required to: review Acid Sulphate Soils (ASS) management plan and plan the work; document and communicate objectives of the project, as well as environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues, to stakeholders and individual contractors; carry out the works identified in the ASS management plan in compliance with regulatory requirements and work specifications; monitor completed works and carry out modifications in consultation with the approved plan provider where necessary.

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Evidence Required

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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:

review ASS management plan and plan the work

document and communicate objectives of the project, as well as environmental and OHS issues, to stakeholders and individual contractors

carry out the works identified in the ASS management plan in compliance with regulatory requirements and work specifications

monitor completed works and carry out modifications in consultation with the approved plan provider where necessary.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

achieve efficient implementation of works

protect natural areas from damage and pollution

direct the implementation of planned works

monitor work specifications and environmental requirements

supervise staff in operations

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, develop sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legibly information collected and select and apply procedures to a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine and more complex workplace measures and data

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

relevant environmental, planning and groundwater legislation

principles of duty of care and due diligence

ASS and soil chemistry

subsurface and surface drainage principles and systems

appropriate supervision techniques

OHS and environmental legislation, codes of practice and enterprise procedures

work sequence knowledge

equipment most suited to ASS site remediation and management

Quality Assurance systems, processes and practices

staff supervision.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Soil disturbance may include

works that disturb soils and water tables in ASS landscapes.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Plans and specifications are reviewed and related to the works site. 
Work sequences are planned and recorded in line with proposed work schedule. 
Compliance with established regulatory planning and environmental legislation is maintained. 
Specific site environmental and OHS issues are communicated to all stakeholders following relevant work schedule and special requirements. 
Overall objectives of the project are defined to all stakeholders noting individual responsibilities and duty of care. 
Equipment operators, contractors and other staff are briefed on special aspects of performance relating to specific equipment, and handling of hazardous materials for their specific function in accordance with the approved plan. 
Monitoring requirements for the site is defined and individual responsibilities identified in accordance with the works schedule as stated in the approved plan. 
Equipment, materials and personnel deployment ensures works stages are completed in accordance with the approved plan. 
Works specifications and regulatory requirements maintained in accordance with the approved plan. 
Contingency procedures implemented in accordance with the approved plan. 
Continual review of works and site environment to ensure specifications, contracts and targets are in accordance with the approved plan. 
Instructions to staff and contractors to ensure compliance with the approved plan. 
Modifications are made to works in consultation with the approved plan provider. 

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