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Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies

Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNAR506A
State Code
D7070
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/06/2014
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
25/06/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers developing and implementing sustainable land use strategies and defines the standard required to: assess the threats to sustainability for an area or region; manage water resources and riparian zones; manage vegetation and plant succession for an area; manage the health and sustainability of soils; incorporate sustainability principles into land use practices.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess requirements for improved land use
  • 1.1. The natural resource base of the area is audited and threats to sustainability identified.
  • 1.2. The organisation's production and management plans are reviewed to incorporate sustainable land use principles.
  • 1.3. Water quality and impacts of run off are assessed for risk of erosion.
  • 1.4. Soil health and fertility is assessed according to the requirements of the organisations production and management plans.
  • 1.5. Vegetation types and coverage is assessed and required changes identified.
  • 1.6. Land protection measures and structures are planned and prioritised to address threats to sustainability.
2. Carry out structural improvements to address threats to sustainability
  • 2.1. Sites are inspected and measured, key features noted, and pegs or markers are placed as appropriate for structural improvements if required.
  • 2.2. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented, monitored and reviewed.
  • 2.3. Materials required for the construction of the improvement(s) are calculated from the plans, observations and discussions with colleagues.
  • 2.4. Materials, personnel and equipment are obtained and organised to be on site at the appropriate times.
  • 2.5. Equipment to be used is checked and calibrated, if necessary, prior to commencement.
  • 2.6. Structural works are constructed and the area is revegetated and secured from livestock if required.
3. Integrate sustainable land use principles into production
  • 3.1. Fences or boundaries are realigned to land classes and soil conservation works.
  • 3.2. Contour banks are protected and repaired as necessary.
  • 3.3. Water carrying structures are constructed or repaired as necessary.
  • 3.4. Tree, other vegetation and shelter belts are established for crop and stock protection.
  • 3.5. Soil cultivation and planting practices are reviewed and amended to prevent erosion and minimise soil run-off.
  • 3.6. Grazing strategies are planned to maximise ground cover and avoid damage through foot tracks or damage to banks.
4. Treat areas of land degradation
  • 4.1. Fences or boundaries are realigned to land classes and soil conservation works.
  • 4.2. Contour banks are protected and repaired as necessary.
  • 4.3. Water carrying structures are constructed or repaired as necessary.
  • 4.4. Tree, other vegetation and shelter belts are established for crop and stock protection.
  • 4.5. Soil cultivation and planting practices are reviewed and amended to prevent erosion and minimise soil run-off.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Causes of land degradation may include:
rising water tables
wind eroded areas
saline areas
weed infestations
unstable soils
poorly drained areas
shelter requirements.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
assess the threats to sustainability for an area or region
manage water resources and riparian zones
manage vegetation and plant succession for an area
manage the health and sustainability of soils
incorporate sustainability principles into land use practices.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3478 RTE5524A Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO80 AHCNAR506 Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies Unit of competency