Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 7:30 AM AWST
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Develop a management plan for a designated area
Develop a management plan for a designated area
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLPW501A
AHCLPW501A
State Code
D6903
D6903
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers developing a management plan for a designated area and defines the standard required to: discuss management plan objectives, deliverables and timeline with client; prepare a site plan detailing landscape values, physical features and characteristics, land uses (both past and present), physical condition and biological characteristics; identify land capability and conservation issues on and surrounding the site; analyse site information and description to assess feasibility of management objectives; develop and cost recommended actions and present to client for discussion as a draft management plan; consult with stakeholders and incorporate feedback into the final management plan.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define the need for a management plan
- 1.1. Management plan objectives are identified for the designated area.
- 1.2. Brief is agreed in consultation with client.
- 1.3. Planning team including specialists and consultants is identified.
2. Undertake preliminary planning activities
- 2.1. Major stakeholders are identified.
- 2.2. Availability of specialists to assist in management planning work is ascertained and contracts are prepared where required.
- 2.3. Timelines for development of the management plan and reporting arrangements to client are established.
- 2.4. Resources required for the development of management strategies are identified.
3. Prepare a site description
- 3.1. Landscape values of the area are identified and mapped.
- 3.2. Physical features and characteristics of the area are identified and mapped.
- 3.3. Land uses, including current, cultural, and historical modifications, are researched and their effects on the designated area are determined and recorded.
- 3.4. Physical condition of site is assessed and documented
- 3.5. Biological characteristics of the site are documented.
4. Analyse site information and description
- 4.1. Information is evaluated in terms of core principles and objectives.
- 4.2. Documents are produced including plans, technical reports and maps.
- 4.3. Priorities and key conservation issues are determined.
- 4.4. Longitudinal projections of continuing impacts are prepared.
- 4.5. Land capability is assessed.
- 4.6. Opportunities and constraints to meeting planning objectives and goals are identified and documented.
- 4.7. Presentation to stakeholders/clients is undertaken and feedback incorporated into planning documentation.
5. Identify management strategies
- 5.1. Management strategies are identified that address defined objectives.
- 5.2. Management strategies are designed to alleviate existing impacts or to target management actions.
- 5.3. Management strategies are costed and compared to existing budgets and available resources.
- 5.4. Staging of work is planned to prioritise outcomes and management resource allocation.
- 5.5. Consultation with stakeholders/clients is undertaken and feedback incorporated into planning documentation.
6. Prepare the management plan
- 6.1. Site information and management strategies are documented into a draft management plan for consultation.
- 6.2. Consultation with stakeholders and clients is undertaken according to enterprise guidelines.
- 6.3. Changes are made to the draft plan, and a final plan is prepared and presented to client.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Management plan strategies include:
urban forest management
indigenous flora regeneration and revegetation
strategies to provide habitat for wildlife and native predators
strategies to maintain biodiversity
strategies to moderate local weather conditions (e.g., wind speed, rainfall run-off, water table recharge, provide shade)
strategies to develop tree management plans
the selective removal of tree limbs for firewood and timber
the selective harvest of seed for revegetation or human consumption
as a genetic resource for plant propagation and medicinal components
as a contribution to sustainable land use
as an aesthetic contribution to enterprise (such as a home-stay farm for tourism).
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Management plan strategies include:
urban forest management
indigenous flora regeneration and revegetation
strategies to provide habitat for wildlife and native predators
strategies to maintain biodiversity
strategies to moderate local weather conditions (e.g., wind speed, rainfall run-off, water table recharge, provide shade)
strategies to develop tree management plans
the selective removal of tree limbs for firewood and timber
the selective harvest of seed for revegetation or human consumption
as a genetic resource for plant propagation and medicinal components
as a contribution to sustainable land use
as an aesthetic contribution to enterprise (such as a home-stay farm for tourism).
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:
discuss management plan objectives, deliverables and timeline with client
prepare a site plan detailing landscape values, physical features and characteristics, land uses (both past and present), physical condition and biological characteristics
identify land capability and conservation issues on and surrounding the site
analyse site information and description to assess feasibility of management objectives
develop and cost recommended actions and present to client for discussion as a draft management plan
consult with stakeholders and incorporate feedback into the final management plan.
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.
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:
discuss management plan objectives, deliverables and timeline with client
prepare a site plan detailing landscape values, physical features and characteristics, land uses (both past and present), physical condition and biological characteristics
identify land capability and conservation issues on and surrounding the site
analyse site information and description to assess feasibility of management objectives
develop and cost recommended actions and present to client for discussion as a draft management plan
consult with stakeholders and incorporate feedback into the final management plan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2771 | RTC5504A | Develop a management plan for a designated area | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAP43 | AHCLPW501 | Develop a management plan for a designated area | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D524 | AHC51210 | Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation | Qualification |
| D523 | AHC51110 | Diploma of Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |
| J307 | PSP51012 | Diploma of Government (Land Administration) | Qualification |
| D516 | AHC50410 | Diploma of Horticulture | Qualification |