Unit of competency Outline

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Observe and report plants or animals

Observe and report plants or animals

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCOCM202
State Code
OFB11
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe, record and report on the presence of plants or animals against criteria provided by a supervisor or as required under legislation or regulations.All work is performed according to local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community guidelines and cultural protocols.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and organise observations
  • 1.1 Confirm processes for observations from supervisor
  • 1.2 Obtain equipment for observations according to instructions
  • 1.3 Select and use required personal protective equipment
2. Collect and record information
  • 2.1 Identify and record presence of plants or animals, according to organisational requirements
  • 2.2 Observe and record plant or animal species using equipment according to supervisor requirements
  • 2.3 Confirm observation activities minimise degradation and disturbance to the environment, plants and animals with supervisor
  • 2.4 Carry out observation activities in accordance with work health and safety policies and procedures
3. Report data
  • 3.1 Record and organise information on observed plants or animals according to organisational requirements
  • 3.2 Communicate observation outcomes to supervisors
  • 3.3 Plot and describe locations of an organism using maps, navigation systems and/or grid references
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT73 AHCILM202 Observe and report plants or animals Unit of competency