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Manage fauna populations

Manage fauna populations

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCFAU501
State Code
BAP19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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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 prepare a fauna management plan, including controlling or maintaining fauna populations.The unit applies to individuals who manage natural areas, and technical specialists who manage and provide advice on fauna populations.Firearms licensing conditions may apply to this unit. Scientific licenses and permits may be required in some jurisdictions where the management plan involves endangered or threatened species, or critical habitats.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess fauna populations
  • 1.1 Conduct surveys for distribution, ecology, viability, genetic diversity and threats
  • 1.2 Determine increase or decrease in species population size and range
  • 1.3 Assess desirability of the population change and impact on immediate environment
  • 1.4 Assess condition of the environment and habitats for ongoing support of species
  • 1.5 Research species numbers in other locations to determine significance of local population
  • 1.6 Assess attitudes of stakeholders to the species to determine acceptable range of population management options
  • 1.7 Complete a cost/benefit analysis of population management options
2. Prepare management plan
  • 2.1 Develop plan of management from assessment
  • 2.2 Prepare submissions for funding to implement management plan
  • 2.3 Reconcile costs of plan for management against available funds
3. Control or maintain fauna population
  • 3.1 Develop plan to manage species using a series of intervention measures according to resource constraints and legislative requirements
  • 3.2 Implement measures to manage population
  • 3.3 Obtain permits for population management according to legislative requirements
  • 3.4 Inform stakeholders and staff about population management measures
  • 3.5 Ensure management measures comply with workplace health and safety, animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental sustainability policies and procedures
  • 3.6 Ensure staff are trained and comply with licensing requirements for managing population
  • 3.7 Manage incidents with species according to legislative, workplace health and safety and public safety requirements
  • 3.8 Monitor and adjust management plan and record results in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
D6821 AHCFAU501A Manage fauna populations Unit of competency