Course Title: Supervise on-site implementation of conservation earthworks

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4185 Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works)

Course Title: Supervise on-site implementation of conservation earthworks

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 100

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

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Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This competency standard covers the implementation of conservation earthworks and erosion and sediment control plans on rural lands and construction sites, and includes the supervision of work teams, earthmoving operators and contractors. It requires the ability to plan and direct efficient implementation of earthworks, and measure and monitor job specifications. Supervising on-site implementation of conservation earthworks requires a knowledge of erosion and sediment control standards and principles, native topsoil protection and rehabilitation principles, appropriate supervision techniques, relevant legislation, earthmoving and machine operation principles, engagement of subcontractors/equipment, skills and expected outcomes, work sequence knowledge, and quality assurance systems, processes and practices.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	RTD4207A Supervise on-site implementation of conservation earthworks
Elements:	1. Plan efficient implementation of works. 2. Direct implementation of planned works. 3. Monitor job specifications.

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.