Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCSAW401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set out conservation earthworks

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCSAW401 - Set out conservation earthworks
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Interpret plans and specifications
  • Determine overall plan in consultation with landholder and surveyor
  • Establish earthworks specifications in consideration of desired outcome and prevailing conditions
  • Verify plan in line with job requirements
       
Element: Relate plan to site
  • Locate key plan points on site
  • Identify additional features on site plan
  • Identify and record site issues which affect survey and pegging
       
Element: Peg project
  • Establish pegging sequence in consultation with the site surveyor
  • Measure site dimensions in compliance with job specification
  • Establish peg locations using prescribed methods
  • Peg earthworks in line with project specification
  • Advise all construction personnel of pegging and the need for site integrity
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

set out conservation earthworks

identify hazards and ensure the safety of self, field operators and any other person on site

interpret plans and specifications

relate plan to site

measure out site dimensions precisely and peg project

protect site

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

different types of survey equipment

civil engineering and survey techniques applicable to conservation earthworks

erosion control and design principles

principles of native topsoil conservation and protection

interpretation of plans and general and technical specification

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine overall plan in consultation with landholder and surveyor 
Establish earthworks specifications in consideration of desired outcome and prevailing conditions 
Verify plan in line with job requirements 
Locate key plan points on site 
Identify additional features on site plan 
Identify and record site issues which affect survey and pegging 
Establish pegging sequence in consultation with the site surveyor 
Measure site dimensions in compliance with job specification 
Establish peg locations using prescribed methods 
Peg earthworks in line with project specification 
Advise all construction personnel of pegging and the need for site integrity 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCSAW401 - Set out conservation earthworks
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AHCSAW401 - Set out conservation earthworks

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