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Perform basic ecological restoration works

Perform basic ecological restoration works

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCECR203
State Code
OCU02
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify activities and inspect site for required works
  • 1.1 Locate work site from plans, and interpret goals for project from supervisor instructions
  • 1.2 Locate elements within site that are intact and require protecting
  • 1.3 Identify areas on site that have potential for natural or assisted regeneration
  • 1.4 Identify or confirm areas requiring reintroduction of biota
  • 1.5 Identify treatments for specific locations on site according to supervisor instructions
  • 1.6 Confirm site works to be performed with supervisor
2. Prepare for basic ecological restoration work
  • 2.1 Identify site-specific environmental and workplace health and safety hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor
  • 2.2 Select, prepare and transport tools, equipment and machinery for site works
  • 2.3 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
  • 2.4 Identify and implement biosecurity control measures
  • 2.5 Select, check and use personal protective equipment
  • 2.6 Prepare tools and materials for ecological restoration treatments and transport to site
3. Implement basic ecological restoration treatments
  • 3.1 Apply substrate and hydrological treatments according to instructions
  • 3.2 Apply control treatments to competing undesirable biota
  • 3.3 Install basic habitat elements
  • 3.4 Reintroduce desirable biota to assist with ecological restoration
  • 3.5 Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures during works
4. Complete basic ecological restoration works
  • 4.1 Install and maintain security, support or protection devices
  • 4.2 Undertake follow-up of control of competing species or adjust substrate, hydrology or habitat elements
  • 4.3 Clear and dispose of site waste according to environmental procedures
  • 4.4 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery
  • 4.5 Report work outcomes according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN79 AHCNAR201 Carry out natural area restoration works Unit of competency