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Investigate suspected breaches of natural resource management legislation

Investigate suspected breaches of natural resource management legislation

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNRM508
State Code
BAN12
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate suspected breaches of natural resource management (NRM) legislation.This unit applies to officers who investigate suspected breaches of NRM legislation. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and who provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.All work is undertaken in accordance with organisational protocol and legal requirements.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to advice of change in land use
  • 1.1 Record details relating to change in land use
  • 1.2 Complete pre-site inspection investigations in accordance with Federal or State legislation and local regulations
  • 1.3 Report suspected breach and seek approval to proceed with investigation
2. Carry out site investigation
  • 2.1 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures when carrying out investigations
  • 2.2 Give notification to stakeholders of the consequences of their actions
  • 2.3 Interview witnesses and landholders and record proceedings
  • 2.4 Document records of interviews and proceedings
  • 2.5 Communicate specific issues relating to collection of evidence aligning to technical guidelines
  • 2.6 Record specific site details relevant to the investigation
3. Collect site evidence
  • 3.1 Check accuracy of site details in line with program guidelines
  • 3.2 Collect site evidence
  • 3.3 Ensure completed investigations are sufficient to support judgement
4. Compile final report
  • 4.1 Check detail and accuracy of supporting and validating data
  • 4.2 Establish recommendations based on investigations that conform to legal protocol and organisational guidelines
  • 4.3 Present final report and supporting workplace documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6907 AHCLPW506A Investigate suspected breaches of Natural Resource Management (NRM) legislation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT99 AHCNRM512 Investigate suspected breaches of natural resource management legislation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDA6 AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management Qualification