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Provide technical advice on sustainable catchment management
Provide technical advice on sustainable catchment management
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNRM505A
AHCNRM505A
State Code
D7075
D7075
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/01/2012
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
17/01/2012
Nominal Hours
140
Description
This unit of competency covers the provision of technical advice on sustainable catchment management to land managers in a catchment area or region. It requires knowledge of land degradation, catchment management principles, regional priorities for land management, ecological processes and the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders. Providing technical advice on sustainable catchment management requires the ability to identify land management issues, analyse the causes and provide advice to land managers on alternative practices. This unit is not intended for use in providing advice on land development. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to requests for advice
- 1.1. Enterprise guidelines are followed when responding to requests from land managers.
- 1.2. Information on location, land management/production objectives and land management concern/s including degradation is sought from land managers.
- 1.3. State and regional legislation, regulations and strategies relevant to the region are reviewed in relation to potential constraints.
- 1.4. Options and processes for provision of advice are confirmed with land managers.
2. Identify and analyse land management issues
- 2.1. A site assessment is conducted to collect information on geological characteristics, ecological processes and biodiversity.
- 2.2. The site visit is used to collect detailed information on land uses and land management techniques.
- 2.3. Site information is interpreted to land managers and other relevant stakeholders in a supportive and non-threatening manner.
- 2.4. The site assessment evaluates the types and levels of land degradation.
3. Provide advice on sustainable land management
- 3.1. Advice complies with State and regional legislation, regulations and strategies.
- 3.2. Options for changing land management practices take into account economic factors, technical difficulty, practical feasibility, social and/or environmental acceptability, including the highlighting of examples.
- 3.3. Advice to land manager includes information on outcomes of analysis, sustainable land management techniques, whole property planning and remediation measures.
- 3.4. Resource materials and information on supportive programs and funding are provided to land managers.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Land management issues may include:
overgrazing
stock access to waterways
nutrient runoff from intensive farming or industry
riverbed and bank erosion
soil erosion
pest plant and animal infestations
salinity
native vegetation clearing or decline.
Types and levels of land degradation may include:
processes such as erosion
soil structure decline
eutrophication
sedimentation
loss of ecosystem diversity
reduction in water quality
excess nutrients
pollution.
Remediation measures may include:
fencing remnant vegetation
pest plant and animal control
tree-planting
construction of shelterbelts
conservation earthworks
waste water re-use
relocation of stock watering points.
Resource materials may include:
fact sheets such as Landcare notes and Agnotes
information on websites
information on local demonstration sites
before and after pictures of similar issues.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Land management issues may include:
overgrazing
stock access to waterways
nutrient runoff from intensive farming or industry
riverbed and bank erosion
soil erosion
pest plant and animal infestations
salinity
native vegetation clearing or decline.
Types and levels of land degradation may include:
processes such as erosion
soil structure decline
eutrophication
sedimentation
loss of ecosystem diversity
reduction in water quality
excess nutrients
pollution.
Remediation measures may include:
fencing remnant vegetation
pest plant and animal control
tree-planting
construction of shelterbelts
conservation earthworks
waste water re-use
relocation of stock watering points.
Resource materials may include:
fact sheets such as Landcare notes and Agnotes
information on websites
information on local demonstration sites
before and after pictures of similar issues.
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 candidate must be able to source information on legislation, regulations and strategies relevant to the responsibilities of land managers. The candidate must be capable of assessing land management practices in relation to the long-term objectives of a catchment or region. The ability to source and communicate advice on sustainable land management practices to a variety of land managers in a knowledgeable and non-threatening manner is critical.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Specific resources required for assessment of this unit include access to monitoring equipment used in undertaking site assessments and documenting site information.
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 candidate must be able to source information on legislation, regulations and strategies relevant to the responsibilities of land managers. The candidate must be capable of assessing land management practices in relation to the long-term objectives of a catchment or region. The ability to source and communicate advice on sustainable land management practices to a variety of land managers in a knowledgeable and non-threatening manner is critical.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Specific resources required for assessment of this unit include access to monitoring equipment used in undertaking site assessments and documenting site information.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ39 | AHCNRM505 | Provide technical advice on sustainable catchment management | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D523 | AHC51110 | Diploma of Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |