Unit of competency Outline
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Manage natural areas on a rural property
Manage natural areas on a rural property
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNAR501A
AHCNAR501A
State Code
D7065
D7065
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/03/2012
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
08/03/2012
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit covers management of natural areas on a rural property and defines the standard required to: determine features and characteristics of natural areas; assess the ecological value of natural areas on a property; consult with neighbouring landholders, local authorities and interest groups; carry out work in natural areas according to management strategies and within statutory requirements; and prepare and implement management strategies.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine location, size and type of natural area to be managed
- 1.1. Location of natural area confirming property ownership and boundaries are mapped following industry guidelines.
- 1.2. Lists of native animal and plant species specific to natural area are obtained in line with scientific guidelines.
- 1.3. Vegetation structure and conservation value data for natural area is sourced and accuracy confirmed.
- 1.4. Details of the presence of and threats from pest plants and animals are obtained following industry guidelines.
- 1.5. Documented evidence of physical impacts on natural area is compiled.
2. Prepare management plan
- 2.1. Boundary control is designed appropriate to natural area protection guidelines.
- 2.2. Restoration/maintenance strategies for natural area are planned consistent with relevant industry principles.
- 2.3. Environmental concerns are adhered to when developing management strategies in accordance with relevant national, state, territory and local legislation and/or regulations.
- 2.4. Physical impacts reduced/corrected utilising industry endorsed strategies.
- 2.5. Appropriate planning and specialist personnel, and local authorities are liaised with according to organisation policy and guidelines.
- 2.6. Habitat enhancement strategies are developed in line with industry guidelines.
- 2.7. Strategies to integrate management of natural areas into land use and production systems of property are developed.
- 2.8. Management plan is prepared and presented according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice
3. Implement management strategies
- 3.1. Work schedules are developed incorporating objectives and timelines consistent with rural production requirements.
- 3.2. Organisational Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures, practices, policies and precautions are observed and followed.
- 3.3. Work is carried out in natural areas according to management strategies and within statutory requirements.
- 3.4. People, materials and equipment required for the work in natural areas are coordinated and scheduled in accordance with enterprise guidelines.
- 3.5. Schedule for natural area works is organised in conjunction with operational personnel and sources of equipment, and takes seasonal weather conditions into consideration according to enterprise policy guidelines.
- 3.6. Any permits or licenses required for the natural area works are identified, sought and obtained.
- 3.7. Neighbouring landholders, local authorities and interest groups are consulted with, as required, during the implementation of works.
- 3.8. Staff, clients, and contractors are communicated with regularly during implementation work.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Natural areas may include:
areas of native grassland
wetlands
bushland
any other area that is protected from agriculture.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Natural areas may include:
areas of native grassland
wetlands
bushland
any other area that is protected from agriculture.
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:
determine features and characteristics of natural areas
assess the ecological value of natural areas on a property
consult with neighbouring landholders, local authorities and interest groups
carry out work in natural areas according to management strategies and within statutory requirements
prepare and implement management strategies.
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.
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:
determine features and characteristics of natural areas
assess the ecological value of natural areas on a property
consult with neighbouring landholders, local authorities and interest groups
carry out work in natural areas according to management strategies and within statutory requirements
prepare and implement management strategies.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3554 | RTE5515A | Manage natural areas on a rural property | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAS65 | AHCNAR501 | Manage natural areas on a rural property | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D523 | AHC51110 | Diploma of Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |