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Manage implementation of ecological restoration programs

Manage implementation of ecological restoration programs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCECR504
State Code
OCT84
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
180
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and assess degraded sites for ecological restoration works, assess an existing design or plan for ecological restoration activities, and manage and monitor implementation.The unit applies to individuals who are ecological restoration managers who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities demonstrating a deep knowledge in specific technical areas within ecosystem 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. Inspect and assess site subject to an ecological restoration program
  • 1.1 Interpret ecological restoration project design or plan for purpose of implementation
  • 1.2 Confirm site conditions, level of degradation and restoration potential for site outlined in ecological restoration design or plan
  • 1.3 Assess threats to biotic and abiotic factors of area from ecological restoration works proposed in design or plan
  • 1.4 Assess range of operating conditions, hazards and environmental conditions that will impact on the implementation of restoration works outlined in design or plan
2. Plan implementation of ecological restoration from project plan or design
  • 2.1 Confirm ecological restoration approaches and techniques to achieve project design objectives
  • 2.2 Develop a proposed program budget in accordance with client expectations and resources
  • 2.3 Prepare an implementation program and schedule according to the ecological restoration design or plan aims and objectives
  • 2.4 Confirm program monitoring strategy and measurable key performance indicators for program outputs
  • 2.5 Conduct a site-specific risk analysis and develop controls and procedures
  • 2.6 Determine personnel and skill requirements for implementing program
  • 2.7 Identify permits, licenses and authorisations required to complete work
  • 2.8 Identify equipment and materials for restoration work
  • 2.9 Identify transport requirements for equipment and personnel for ecological restoration work
3. Manage implementation of ecological restoration program plan
  • 3.1 Liaise with program stakeholders, client and implementation team
  • 3.2 Oversee implementation of restoration works according to program
  • 3.3 Record works according to the design and program
  • 3.4 Manage workers to ensure program is carried out in accordance with workplace health and safety procedures
4. Monitor implementation of ecological restoration program
  • 4.1 Check site preparation activities have been completed according to specifications
  • 4.2 Check materials, machinery and equipment comply with ecological restoration design or plan and implementation program
  • 4.3 Monitor implementation of ecological restoration program for quality and progression against outputs of ecological restoration design or plan
  • 4.4 Monitor budget expenditure against the program budget
  • 4.5 Carry out adaptive management according to ecological monitoring
  • 4.6 Manage workers to ensure work is carried out in accordance with workplace health and safety procedures
5. Review and report on implementation of ecological restoration program
  • 5.1 Review outputs to determine program implementation is consistent with ecological restoration design or plan
  • 5.2 Report outputs and key performance indicators achieved during program implementation according to workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Report changes to restoration techniques for adoption in future works
  • 5.4 Monitor site to identify recommendations and specifications for ongoing maintenance program
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO50 AHCNAR504 Manage natural area restoration programs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGF9 AHC51120 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management Qualification