This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to drain and dewater civil construction sites. This includes establishing sedimentation controls, constructing sumps, installing surface or submersible pumps, and draining surface water using surface drains.

This qualification reflects the roles of individuals working in the resources and infrastructure industries who perform mainly routine tasks and procedures, using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge, and taking some responsibility for the quality of the work outcomes.

This qualification reflects the role of a skilled operator working in civil construction, who applies a broad range of skills in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge.