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Achieve sustainable land management
Achieve sustainable land management
Unit of competency
National Code
SISXRES505A
SISXRES505A
State Code
D6208
D6208
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake research of current land condition, capability, uses and practices in order to develop and implement strategies to achieve sustainable land management in relation to relevant outdoor programs and activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Undertake a land capability study.
- 1.1. Collate and review existing data to identify major characteristics of land capability for locations relevant to outdoor programs and activities according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.2. Determine and access additional information sources required to assess land capability.
- 1.3. Identify threats and opportunities affecting land capability and sustainability according to relevant legislation.
- 1.4. Prioritise threats and opportunities according to relevant classification system.
- 1.5. Prepare and document a report on land capability.
2. Develop optional land-management strategies.
- 2.1. Assess information on land capability and identify evidence of inappropriate practices.
- 2.2. Establish preferred land-use options in consultation with relevant stakeholders according to assessment of land capability.
- 2.3. Identify and classify areas of degradation requiring urgent attention.
- 2.4. Prepare action plans to implement land-management strategies.
- 2.5. Prepare draft strategy documentation and recommendations.
- 2.6. Release draft strategy for public comment.
- 2.7. Prepare final land-management strategies, according to feedback received.
3. Implement strategies to achieve sustainable land management.
- 3.1. Develop educational packages to inform landowners of preferred strategies for land use.
- 3.2. Establish and implement formalised land-use incentive programs.
- 3.3. Establish cooperative and consultative arrangements with relevant stakeholders.
- 3.4. Implement and monitor endorsed strategies within agreed timelines and budget.
4. Monitor and review land-management strategies.
- 4.1. Collect and analyse data to evaluate performance.
- 4.2. Compare performance with strategy objectives to assess effectiveness.
- 4.3. Make recommendations to appropriate personnel to improve the effectiveness of the strategies.
- 4.4. Use information obtained during monitoring and review to develop new strategies where required.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Major characteristics of land capability may include:
land conditions
land-use practices
impacts of activities on the environment
waste minimisation
controlling body viability
planning zone modifications.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
collection and storage of information
information dissemination
monitoring of land capability and natural environment.
Information sources may include:
consultants’ reports
state and federal bodies
state Environmental Protection Authorities
interest groups
referral bodies
Municipal Planning Scheme.
Threats and opportunities may include:
political forces
economic forces
community attitudes
interest groups.
Relevant legislation may include:
environmental protection
local laws and by-laws
ordinances and policy
privacy.
Classification system may include:
type
level
land tenure.
Stakeholders may include:
land-management authorities
landowners
custodians
community members.
Action plans may include:
priorities
responsibilities
resources
timeframe
community contribution and return.
Major characteristics of land capability may include:
land conditions
land-use practices
impacts of activities on the environment
waste minimisation
controlling body viability
planning zone modifications.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
collection and storage of information
information dissemination
monitoring of land capability and natural environment.
Information sources may include:
consultants’ reports
state and federal bodies
state Environmental Protection Authorities
interest groups
referral bodies
Municipal Planning Scheme.
Threats and opportunities may include:
political forces
economic forces
community attitudes
interest groups.
Relevant legislation may include:
environmental protection
local laws and by-laws
ordinances and policy
privacy.
Classification system may include:
type
level
land tenure.
Stakeholders may include:
land-management authorities
landowners
custodians
community members.
Action plans may include:
priorities
responsibilities
resources
timeframe
community contribution and return.
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
Evidence of the ability to:
undertake research, planning and consultation to develop, implement and evaluate land-management strategies for a specific location or area consistent with community expectations and organisation and legislative requirements
develop community education packages and formal land-use incentive programs to support implementation of land-management strategies.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
development and implementation of strategies to achieve sustainable land management that reflect local requirements and are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an area or location to assess its capability and develop land-management strategies
associated resources and information relevant to sustainable land management
relevant stakeholders.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
review of authentic land-management strategy incorporating action plans, community education package and formal land-use incentive program
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of natural systems and interrelationships between the components
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXRES403A Use resources efficiently.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
undertake research, planning and consultation to develop, implement and evaluate land-management strategies for a specific location or area consistent with community expectations and organisation and legislative requirements
develop community education packages and formal land-use incentive programs to support implementation of land-management strategies.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
development and implementation of strategies to achieve sustainable land management that reflect local requirements and are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
an area or location to assess its capability and develop land-management strategies
associated resources and information relevant to sustainable land management
relevant stakeholders.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
review of authentic land-management strategy incorporating action plans, community education package and formal land-use incentive program
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of natural systems and interrelationships between the components
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXRES403A Use resources efficiently.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6450 | SRXRES009B | Achieve sustainable land management | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVC97 | SISXRES001 | Conduct sustainable work practices in open spaces | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D445 | SIS50310 | Diploma of Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |