Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to apply the principles of canal construction

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret project contract and specification requirements and procedures

interpret project site soil and geological data

identify soil and rock types

interpret meteorological data

identify drainage issues

interpret material properties and test results

interpret project site geotechnical data

interpret project site hydrological data

interpret project engineering survey information

interpret project plans and drawings

interpret project specifications

prepare for and conduct briefings toolbox and site meeting

prepare short messages

prepare and presenting of job reports

prepare and maintaining of log books and diaries

provide leadership

apply performance monitoring skills

apply set out requirements and procedures

set up and use levelling devices

establish construction offsets

apply supervisory skills

develop workplace relationships

develop individuals and the team

apply inspection requirements and procedures

calculate quantities for the execution of canal construction tasks including

volumes

grades

percentages

areas

resource consumption figures

provide recommendations for the improvement of the safe effective and efficient execution of canal construction tasks

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to apply the principles of canal construction

risk assessment and management requirement and procedures

statutory compliance requirements and procedures

occupational health and safety requirements and procedures

environmental management requirements and procedures

quality management requirements and procedures

work zone traffic management requirements and procedures

contract management requirements and procedures

communication requirements and procedures

administrative requirements and procedures

plant and equipment capabilities and application

plant equipment and tools maintenance requirements and procedures

operational techniques

resource requirements and procedures

activities scheduling requirements and procedures

job plan drafting of and administration requirements and procedures

reporting requirements and procedures

workplace relationship requirements and procedures

organisational client and site operational requirements

relationship between various areas of civil works

team leadership techniques

materials quality and delivery requirements and procedures

mentoring techniques

estimating principles

canal construction sequencing

canal construction and related activities terminology

set out requirements and procedures

drainage requirements

works planning techniques

monitoring methods

engineering survey principles

slope management requirements and procedures

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for the applying of the principles of canal construction

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient application of the principles of canal construction

working with others to plan prepare and conduct canal construction

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in canal construction

evidence of the consistent successful canal construction

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to plan prepare and conduct canal construction

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduction of canals

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Canal construction may include:

Specific task information and requirements may include:

Job plan may include:

Resources may include:

Instructions may include:

Team members may include:

Set out is to include:

Required outcomes may include:

Initiate may include:

Canal construction practice may include: