AHCSAW303 — Construct conservation earthworks

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What an assessment for AHCSAW303 must cover

39 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 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 construction

1.1Confirm construction details, sequence and specifications from site and construction plans
1.2Identify and locate worksite and surveyed work according to maps and site plans
1.3Select, check and prepare machinery and equipment required for construction work
1.4Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures
1.5Select, check and use personal protective equipment
1.6Verify the suitability of equipment and attachments for terrain and construction work

2 Carry out conservation earthworks construction work

2.1Operate machinery and equipment according to industry endorsed earthwork methods and patterns
2.2Monitor and maintain optimum machinery loads in accordance with prevailing conditions and manufacturer specifications
2.3Operate machinery safely using techniques suitable for terrain, site conditions and other operators and site worker safety
2.4Construct earthworks according to specifications, workplace procedures and legislative requirements

3 Apply finishing techniques

3.1Finish batters and surfaces
3.2Retain site features and vegetation
3.3Clear site and remove debris
3.4Complete topsoiling of disturbed areas and surfaces

4 Finalise work

4.1Complete work records
4.2Clean, store and maintain machinery, tools and equipment according to environmental and biosecurity requirements

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, on at least one occasion, selected equipment and safely constructed earthworks for conservation using plans and specialisations.
There must also be evidence that the individual has:
identified hazards and implemented controls and safe operating procedures
prepared for construction according to construction plans and workplace requirements
carried out planned earthworks with minimal damage to natural areas according to construction works plan and specifications, including: excavation, transport, dumping, compaction of material
applied finishing techniques to the site
interpreted maps and plans to identify site construction requirements
selected and safely used earthmoving equipment suitable for construction, soil properties and terrain
cleaned, maintained and stored equipment and machinery according to biosecurity and environmental procedures.

Knowledge evidence

erosion and sediment control standards
soil types and formation and impact on construction works and site access
principles of conservation earthwork construction and erosion and sediment control, including: catchment management and soils, earthmoving principles, levels and levelling, interpreting plans and designs
natural area protection and rehabilitation principles, including: preservation of topsoil, soils and effect on erosion and sediment control, recognition and preservation of threatened vegetation
basic plant root physiology and construction works
root disturbance and compaction
disturbance of fauna habitat
application of legislation and regulations relating to conservation earthwork construction, including: protection of flora and fauna, health and safety, environmental protection from fuels and oils, biosecurity
safety while working on construction sites, including: proximity to machinery and site personnel, impediments to safe machinery operation, including terrain, workplace health and safety procedures, personal protective equipment
construction works and sequencing, including: excavation and earthmoving principles, transport, dumping, compaction, surface finish
risk factors, including human health and environmental damage
environmental and biosecurity impacts and controls for constructing conservation earthworks.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret instructions, plans and specifications to determine construction work required and performance quality outcomes

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What does an assessment tool for AHCSAW303 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCSAW303 needs to address all 39 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 12 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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