Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the range of contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment may depend on the work contexts.

How may lists of native animal and plant species be obtained?
Through direct observation, review of reference sources from government and local interest groups, specialist consultants, and liaison with relevant local interest groups.

How might vegetation structure and conservation values be determined?
Through review of reference sources from government and local interest groups, specialist consultants, and liaison with relevant local interest groups.

Who could assist in defining presence of and threats from pest plants and animals?
Local environmental protection agencies and personnel.

What may constitute physical impacts on natural areas?
Erosion and sedimentation, salinity, degradation, loss of habitat, pest plants and animals.

What restoration/maintenance strategies may be planned?
Planting of native plants, restoration of animal habitats and landform, reintroduction of animal and plant species, fences to exclude stock and pest animals, weed control, assisted natural regeneration, and erosion and sediment control measures.

What National, State, and local legislation and/or regulations may impact on management of natural areas?
Environment Protection Act, environmental agencies regulations, duty of care, isolation procedures, OHS legislation, site regulations and procedures, codes of practice or statutory requirements, Native Title Act and traditional land owners requirements.

How may lists of native animal and plant species be obtained?
Through direct observation, review of reference sources from government and local interest groups, specialist consultants, and liaison with relevant local interest groups.

How might vegetation structure and conservation values be determined?
Through review of reference sources from government and local interest groups, specialist consultants, and liaison with relevant local interest groups.

Who could assist in defining presence of and threats from pest plants and animals?
Local environmental protection agencies and personnel.

What may constitute physical impacts on natural areas?
Erosion and sedimentation, salinity, degradation, loss of habitat, pest plants and animals.

What restoration/maintenance strategies may be planned?
Planting of native plants, restoration of animal habitats and landform, reintroduction of animal and plant species, fences to exclude stock and pest animals, weed control, assisted natural regeneration, and erosion and sediment control measures.

What National, State, and local legislation and/or regulations may impact on management of natural areas?
Environment Protection Act, environmental agencies regulations, duty of care, isolation procedures, OHS legislation, site regulations and procedures, codes of practice or statutory requirements, Native Title Act and traditional land owners requirements.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in managing natural areas on a rural property requires evidence of the ability to assess characteristics of the site, and plan and implement ecologically sustainable management strategies. The skills and knowledge required to manage natural areas on a rural property must be transferable to a different work environment. For example, this may include different areas, conservation values, rural enterprises and management strategies.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

advantages and limitations of sustainable land management practices including environment sustainability as a " whole-system" approach
property planning, financial management and enterprise budgeting systems and procedures
identification of native plants, animals, weeds and vertebrate pests
strategies to maximise opportunities and minimise environment impact
environmental issues especially in regard to water catchments, air, noise, ecosystems, habitat and waste minimisation
ecological systems in regard to business operation
relevant State/Territory legislative requirements with regard to environmental protection and control standards.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

determine features and characteristics of natural areas
prepare management strategies
implement management strategies.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
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What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

advantages and limitations of sustainable land management practices including environment sustainability as a " whole-system" approach
property planning, financial management and enterprise budgeting systems and procedures
identification of native plants, animals, weeds and vertebrate pests
strategies to maximise opportunities and minimise environment impact
environmental issues especially in regard to water catchments, air, noise, ecosystems, habitat and waste minimisation
ecological systems in regard to business operation
relevant State/Territory legislative requirements with regard to environmental protection and control standards.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

determine features and characteristics of natural areas
prepare management strategies
implement management strategies.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Information and ideas with regard to developing management strategies may be discussed with staff and industry participants. (3)

Communicating ideas and information
Information and ideas with regard to developing management strategies may be discussed with staff and industry participants. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Historical information with regard to previous land use may be gathered for analysis and organised by reports. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Historical information with regard to previous land use may be gathered for analysis and organised by reports. (3)

Planning and organising activities
Resources and materials required for planning management strategies may need to be scheduled to meet timetables and deadlines. (3)

Planning and organising activities
Resources and materials required for planning management strategies may need to be scheduled to meet timetables and deadlines. (3)

Working with others and in teams
Team work may be applied in effective and timely communication to achieve projected management outcomes. (3)

Working with others and in teams
Team work may be applied in effective and timely communication to achieve projected management outcomes. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mathematical techniques will be required to analyse data and estimate costs for work. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mathematical techniques will be required to analyse data and estimate costs for work. (3)

Solving problems
Problems with obtaining data and resources for planning of management strategies may be addressed through adjustments to resources or timetables. (3)

Solving problems
Problems with obtaining data and resources for planning of management strategies may be addressed through adjustments to resources or timetables. (3)

Using technology
Technology may be used to gather information, prepare planning, communicate and keep records. (3)

Using technology
Technology may be used to gather information, prepare planning, communicate and keep records. (3)