Design a natural area restoration project

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
AHCNAR503A

State Code
D7067

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
10/06/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

01/12/2011

Field of Education

050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management

Original Release Date

01/12/2011

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit covers the design of a natural area restoration project and defines the standard required to: establish the project purpose, scope and extent, and costs and benefits; prepare a base plan incorporating landforms, soils, fauna and flora and habitat; determine options for natural area restoration and incorporate into a concept design and; produce a final design with supporting documentation, including costings.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop a design brief

1.1. The client is consulted to establish the purpose and requirements of design.
1.2. The ecological aims and objectives for the restoration project are developed and confirmed with client.
1.3. The design brief is developed and scope of extent of project is agreed with the client.
1.4. The project budget is prepared in liaison with the client.
1.5. A base plan of the site is obtained or prepared.
1.6. Existing site data and information is reviewed prior to visiting the site.

2. Undertake a site analysis

2.1. The project site is visited and inspected at the first stage of the design work.
2.2. Physical elements and features of the site, its physical and biological condition and the presence of threats are quantified and mapped onto the base plan.
2.3. Soil, topography, aspect, habitat resources, existing vegetation and climatic factors are recorded on the base plan and in the site report.
2.4. Legal requirements and constraints on restoration work are assessed.
2.5. The potential for natural regeneration is assessed and the limiting factors are identified and recorded.
2.6. Options for passive and active interventions are determined.
2.7. Other relevant information is assessed and recorded.

3. Develop a concept design

3.1. Concept design is prepared to illustrate location and layout of the proposed restoration project according to the design brief.
3.2. Consultation with the client is undertaken to establish agreement on options and approaches for development in accord with the proposed ecological aims and goals.
3.3. A professional graphic format is used to present the concept design with supporting written information and justification or reasons for the proposed actions.

4. Produce a final design

4.1. A detailed plan is prepared and drafted according to the design brief, concept design and enterprise guidelines.
4.2. Information on the design is relevant and precise and must clearly communicate the project works is a sequential manner.
4.3. Plan, notes and specifications are included on the design to give an interpretation of the plan, to establish the quality and standard of the works, and the responsibilities of the contractor during implementation.
4.4. Appropriate construction and engineering principles are applied to restoration design according to accepted industry standards and regulations.
4.5. Further design documentation is organised and/or prepared according to the design brief and enterprise guidelines.

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Restoration projects include:
seeding/planting of vegetation
release and/or protection of native animal species
weed and pest animal control
assisted natural regeneration
protection of remnant plant species and communities
maintenance and protection of sites of cultural or natural significance.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
establish the project purpose, scope and extent, and costs and benefits
prepare a base plan incorporating landforms, soils, fauna and flora and habitat
determine options for natural area restoration and incorporate into a concept design
produce a final design with supporting documentation, including costings.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
S2685	RTD5503A	Design a natural area restoration project	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAO67	AHCNAR503	Design a natural area restoration project	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D523	AHC51110	Diploma of Conservation and Land Management	Qualification