Unit of competency Outline

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Maintain wildlife habitat refuges

Maintain wildlife habitat refuges

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCECR202
State Code
OCT09
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain wildlife habitats and refuges to protect desirable animal species from invasive species.The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the scope of the refuge maintenance job
  • 1.1 Identify target species to be protected from invasive pests and recognise their behaviour pattern
  • 1.2 Identify characteristics of refuges required for target species according to supervisor instructions
  • 1.3 Determine locations of refuges from supervisor instructions and site plan
  • 1.4 Estimate time to complete the work
  • 1.5 Identify environmental risks associated with the work
  • 1.6 Determine vehicles, equipment and materials required to complete the work
2. Prepare for the refuge maintenance job
  • 2.1 Determine location and boundaries for the wildlife habitat refuge work according to supervisor instructions
  • 2.2 Identify hazards, assess risk and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 2.3 Control environmental and biosecurity risks associated with work
  • 2.4 Check and prepare vehicles, equipment and materials for serviceability according to manufacturer instructions and workplace biosecurity procedures
3. Monitor upkeep of wildlife habitat refuges for protection of desirable species from invasive pests
  • 3.1 Operate vehicles and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor upkeep of wildlife habitat refuges according to supervisor instructions and industry practices
  • 3.3 Implement strategies to control invasive pests in a wildlife habitat according to supervisor instructions
  • 3.4 Identify harbours used by pest animals and report to supervisor
  • 3.5 Collect and dispose of waste from site according to industry and environmental practices and workplace health and safety procedures
4. Clean and store equipment and material
  • 4.1 Clean and store equipment and materials according to workplace and biosecurity procedures
  • 4.2 Record job completion according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ40 AHCNAR202 Maintain wildlife habitat refuges Unit of competency