AHCSAW503 — Plan conservation earthworks

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What an assessment for AHCSAW503 must cover

41 assessable components: 3 elements (16 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 Establish client needs

1.1Consult with landholder on proposed land use
1.2Review and discuss the catchment characteristics for proposed land use
1.3Explain to landholder impact of legislation and policies on project
1.4Determine budget constraints for project
1.5Discuss possible strategies with landholder
1.6Seek agreement for proposed land use and strategy from landholder according to workplace procedures

2 Develop the strategy to utilise earthworks

2.1Check titles and maps to confirm property ownership
2.2Determine profile of catchment from survey and aerial photographs
2.3Develop earthworks concept consistent with industry principles and selection criteria
2.4Establish final water disposal points according to proposed strategy
2.5Survey location of proposed earthworks and structures on site, and discuss with landholder
2.6Document preferred strategy for future reference

3 Prepare a detailed works plan

3.1Assess and select earthworks, structures or measures according to proposed land use and industry standards
3.2Cost project and develop schedule for plan
3.3Communicate design of structures and specifications to qualified designer
3.4Prepare and present a conservation earthworks plan and documentation according to workplace procedures and industry standards

Performance evidence

produced at least one plan of conservation earthworks that conforms with the following: meets client needs, conforms to industry standards, complies with legislation and policy requirements
consulted and negotiated with client for needs, agreements and approvals
investigated site using: surveys, aerial photographs, maps
explained to landholder the impact of legislation and policies on project
developed a strategy to protect natural areas and utilise earthworks according to industry principles and regulatory requirements
prepared detailed project costing according to client budget
prepared detailed works plans and communicated design requirements to designer

Knowledge evidence

environmental, planning, groundwater, heritage and cultural legislation, and the impact on development sites and conservation earthworks planning
environmental, planning and earthwork construction standards and codes of practice relevant to planning conservation earthworks projects
earthwork structures used for managing the movement of water
principles of erosion control and design for conservation earthworks
ecology protection and principles of rehabilitation on conservation sites
soils and soil formation and the properties of soils for earthworks and erosion control
determining levels and levelling on sites
accessing plans and checking titles
principles of earthmoving to manage water flow, and the equipment used to achieve it
total catchment issues related to erosion and land degradation
land use practices that contribute to erosion, and land development strategies to help mitigate erosion
earthworks and erosion control and their potential impact on environment
estimating and calculating peak water flows and methods to manage peak flows
sub-surface and surface water interactions and the drainage principles and systems used in design
simulation systems and techniques for demonstrating design outcomes and their limitations

Foundation skills

Reading: Organise, evaluate and analyse ideas and information from land use documents, catchment characteristics, titles and maps to determine requirements and ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards
Writing: Demonstrate sophisticated writing skills by selecting appropriate conventions and stylistic devices to express precise meaning in plans and strategies Prepare documentation and specifications for plans and designs, expressing ideas, exploring complex design issues and constructing the documents accurately and succinctly to industry standards
Numeracy: Use highly developed numeracy skills to interpret complex design ideas, and perform calculations with precision and accuracy for inclusion in conservation earthworks plans

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What does an assessment tool for AHCSAW503 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCSAW503 needs to address all 41 unit components: 3 elements with 16 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 15 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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