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Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies

Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNAR506
State Code
BAO80
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement sustainable land use strategies.This unit applies to managers of agricultural and production horticulture enterprises whose job role includes developing land use strategies that lead to improved ecological sustainability of land under production. These individuals take responsibility for their own work and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess requirements for improved land use
  • 1.1 Audit the natural resource base and identify threats to sustainability
  • 1.2 Review the production and management plans to incorporate sustainable land use principles
  • 1.3 Assess water resources, quality and impacts of run off for risk of erosion
  • 1.4 Assess soil health and fertility against the requirements of the production plan
  • 1.5 Assess vegetation types and coverage and identify required changes
  • 1.6 Plan and prioritise land and water protection measures and structures
2. Carry out structural improvements to address threats to sustainability
  • 2.1 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures in field work
  • 2.2 Inspect sites, note key features and place pegs for improvements
  • 2.3 Determine materials for the construction from the plans
  • 2.4 Obtain and organise materials, personnel and equipment
  • 2.5 Check equipment to be used
  • 2.6 Construct structural works and revegetate the area and secure from livestock
3. Treat areas of land degradation
  • 3.1 Realign fences to land classes and soil conservation works
  • 3.2 Protect contour banks and repair as necessary
  • 3.3 Construct water carrying structures or repair as necessary
  • 3.4 Establish shelter belts for crop and stock protection
  • 3.5 Review and amend soil cultivation and planting practices to prevent erosion and minimise soil run-off
  • 3.6 Plan grazing strategies to maximise ground cover and avoid damage through foot tracks or damage to banks
  • 3.7 Ensure all works and plans comply with environmental protection legislation, regulations and codes of practice
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7070 AHCNAR506A Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCU06 AHCECR506 Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies Unit of competency