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Implement revegetation works

Implement revegetation works

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNAR303A
State Code
D7061
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
13/10/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
13/10/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit covers the process of implementing revegetation works and defines the standard required to: prepare the site for revegetation works; conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment; recognise and treat plant diseases on a revegetation site; treat weeds and competing plants; carry out revegetation works; and clean and maintain the revegetated site.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare equipment and materials
  • 1.1. Tools and materials are selected for the task to be undertaken according to manufacturer guidelines and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.
  • 1.2. Plant materials are identified, obtained and stored according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 1.3. Labour and machinery requirements are estimated and organised.
  • 1.4. Schedule of works is prepared and provided to management/client.
2. Prepare the revegetation site
  • 2.1. Site hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable risk controls implemented.
  • 2.2. Site preparation is undertaken according to planting plan and/or supervisor's instructions.
  • 2.3. Soil ameliorants are used, if necessary, according to plan specifications.
  • 2.4. Revegetation site is marked out according to supervisor's directions and/or plans.
  • 2.5. All competing plants, debris and pollutants are treated according to the plan specifications and risk controls implemented.
  • 2.6. Treatments are selected according to the risk controls selected and applied according to documented guidelines and manufacturer instructions.
  • 2.7. Protective structures are installed where indicated by the risk controls implemented.
3. Effect revegetation works
  • 3.1. Revegetation works are implemented according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 3.2. All plants materials are inspected prior to revegetation works and defective materials are discarded.
  • 3.3. Plant materials to be installed are treated according to documented guidelines.
  • 3.4. Plant materials are installed according to planting program.
  • 3.5. Remedial action is undertaken to ensure all of the revegetation program requirements have been implemented.
  • 3.6. Potential threats to revegetation works are identified and reported.
4. Maintain revegetated site
  • 4.1. Site is maintained according to the planting program requirements.
  • 4.2. Remedial action and plant protection is undertaken according to the needs of the species.
  • 4.3. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored consistent with manufacturer specifications.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
The types of establishment methods may include:
a range of establishment methods covering:
hand planting
mechanical planting
direct seeding
encouragement of natural regeneration
mechanical sowing
fire.
Earthworks may include:
irrigation
drainage
ripping
cultivating
clearing debris.
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:
prepare the site for revegetation works
conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment
recognise and treat plant diseases on a revegetation site
treat weeds and competing plants
carry out revegetation works
clean and maintain the revegetated site.
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
S2609 RTD3034A Implement revegetation works Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM15 AHCNAR303 Implement revegetation works Unit of competency