AHCSAW202 — Recognise landforms and soil types

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What an assessment for AHCSAW202 must cover

39 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 10 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 landform and soil survey

1.1Identify sources of expertise and references for assisting in landform and soil recognition
1.2Prepare resources and equipment required for landform and soil survey
1.3Identify hazards and report to supervisor for controls to implement during field survey work
1.4Follow workplace procedure for landform and soil field survey

2 Identify regional geology

2.1Identify geological land forms and associated rock types for a local region
2.2Conduct geological field tests to identify broad rock types and their characteristics
2.3Recognise historical geological events that created landforms and soils in a local region

3 Recognise specified landforms and soils

3.1Carry out a visual inspection of landforms and soil on specified site
3.2Recognise and name outcropping rocks and parent materials by their identifiable characteristics
3.3Conduct basic field tests to assist in recognising soil types
3.4Recognise the association between soil type and local geology
3.5Record description of landforms and soil for a specified site
3.6Seek expert advice and consult references to confirm recognition of landform and soil type

4 Recognise and record degrading influences on landforms and soil

4.1Identify natural and human activity that impacts on identified landforms and soil
4.2Identify degrading processes associated with natural and human activity on specified site
4.3Recognise impact of current land use of site on landforms and soil
4.4Record degrading impact from current and projected future activity on landforms and soil according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

There must be evidence that the individual has performed landform and soil surveys on at least two sites with distinctly different landforms and soil conditions, and has recognised the landforms and basic soil type on each site.
implemented safe work procedures relating to landform and soil field survey
prepared for landform and soil recognition activities
selected sampling and testing equipment and materials and:
conducted basic field tests on rock samples to assist recognition
conducted basic field tests on soil samples to assist recognition
operated sampling and testing equipment according to safe work practices and manufacturer instructions
recognised the processes affecting the formation and degradation of common landforms and soil types
recorded results of landform and soil recognition activity according to supervisor instruction and workplace procedures
cleaned and stored tools and equipment according to workplace procedures.

Knowledge evidence

main geological crustal processes and influences in a region
main rock types, formation, common mineral content and characteristics for identification, including: sedimentary, volcanic, metamorphic
field tests to assist in identifying rock types
main soil types, common mineral content, soil characteristics and basic tests used for identification
weathering, change and degrading processes relating to landforms and soil from both natural and human causes
sampling and testing equipment
landforms common to different geological regions, and the processes for their formation
basic soil survey techniques and the equipment required
records required for documenting results for rocks, landforms and soils
sources of expertise and reference materials required for landforms and soil recognition.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret reference materials to identify characteristics and assist in the recognition of landforms, rock types and soils
Oral Communication: Use clear language, vocabulary, tone and pace appropriate for the audience to discuss and confirm recognition of soils and landforms with experts

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What does an assessment tool for AHCSAW202 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCSAW202 needs to address all 39 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 10 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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