Develop a coastal rehabilitation strategy

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
AHCNRM509

State Code
OCT47

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

140

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate a rehabilitation strategy for a natural area in a coastal zone.The unit applies to individuals working in workplaces or groups who are responsible for the management of natural resources within the coastal zone and who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities, demonstrating a deep knowledge in specific technical areas within resource management. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine coastal resources and assets

1.1 Source available information and seek advice from current land management stakeholders for coastal site
1.2 Conduct site survey to determine biophysical elements, resources and threats
1.3 Identify cultural and heritage sites within zone and assess need for an archaeological assessment
1.4 Determine resource use, management stakeholders and the requirements and opportunities for consultation

2. Establish condition of coastal area

2.1 Assess current ecological and environmental condition of resources within the coastal area
2.2 Assess the impact of threats on the resources and assets in the area
2.3 Present preliminary findings on the coastal resource and its condition to stakeholders

3. Develop a strategy to rehabilitate the coastal area

3.1 Analyse findings and identify management options
3.2 Present findings to managing authority and seek direction on drafting management actions
3.3 Implement processes for consultation with stakeholders according to workplace policies and procedures
3.4 Establish strategy, and prioritise activities for asset rehabilitation and improvement in accordance with environmental sustainability practices, legislative and regulatory requirements and industry standards
3.5 Design management plan for implementation of strategy
3.6 Document management and stakeholder approvals of plan according to workplace procedures
3.7 Obtain formal approval from coastal site authority

4. Implement and monitor the strategy and action plan

4.1 Seek funding and labour resources to implement rehabilitation works
4.2 Coordinate works with stakeholders
4.3 Monitor progress of works according to management plan
4.4 Monitor workforce according to workplace health and safety, biosecurity and environmental policies and procedures

5. Evaluate rehabilitation strategy

5.1 Review management plan, consider improvements and recommend changes according to workplace procedures
5.2 Monitor changes in coastal resource conditions, and review effectiveness of strategy
5.3 Report findings to management and stakeholders with recommendations for adjustments to strategy

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAO45	AHCNRM501	Develop a coastal rehabilitation strategy	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGF9	AHC51120	Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management	Qualification