AHCSAW203 Conduct erosion and sediment control activities

Release: 1

AHCSAW203 Conduct erosion and sediment control activities

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control erosion and sediment using earthworks construction and other land forming activities, usually using a single earthmoving machine in varied conditions and terrains that requires the plant operator to develop skills that are unique to this sector.

The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined routine activities.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Soil and Water Conservation (SAW)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare to work	1.1 Read and interpret work instructions and clarify with supervisor 1.2 Prepare tools and equipment and use according to instructions and biosecurity procedures 1.3 Identify workplace health and safety hazards and report to supervisor for instructions on controls 1.4 Select, check and use personal protective equipment
2. Conduct erosion and sediment control activities	2.1 Identify erosion and sediment risks at a site and confirm with supervisor 2.2 Assemble structures to prevent erosion and control sediment 2.3 Carry out sediment control and maintenance activities 2.4 Operate tools, machinery and equipment according to operator instructions
3. Complete work	3.1 Dispose of or recycle soil and waste material from the site according to environmental procedures 3.2 Clean, store and maintain tools and equipment according to workplace and biosecurity procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill	Description
Oral Communication	Interact effectively with supervisor when seeking direction using clear language and appropriate concepts, tone and pace

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
AHCSAW203 Conduct erosion and sediment control activities	AHCSAW201 Conduct erosion and sediment control activities	Minor changes to Application and Performance Criteria Updated Foundation Skills, Performance Evidence, Knowledge Evidence and Assessment Conditions	Not equivalent

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72