Unit of competency Outline

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Manage parks and reserves

Manage parks and reserves

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD506
State Code
ODU80
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
180
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage parks and reserves, including reviewing the organisation, identifying problems, researching and communicating potential solutions and their impact.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to manage parks and reserves, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review organisation
  • 1.1 Identify goals and objectives, including cultural for park and reserve management
  • 1.2 Identify external agencies requirements and objectives for parks and reserves management
  • 1.3 Review asset database, condition reports and service levels
  • 1.4 Consult with appropriate personnel to review strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and best communication methods for staff, community, and user groups
2. Identify problem
  • 2.1 Determine quantity, quality, and timing of supply of each input and service as required by business plan and cash flow budgets
  • 2.2 Determine new or potential problems that would affect delivery of identified goals and objectives
  • 2.3 Determine inefficiencies, stock outs and system problems
3. Research solutions
  • 3.1 Identify solutions and their impact if adopted
  • 3.2 Confirm that purchasing system and records enable selection of suppliers and arrangement of orders
  • 3.3 Review improvements affecting business planning, personnel, morale, productivity, and systems efficiency
  • 3.4 Establish key performance outcomes and indicators to measure performance of all park or reserve operations and personnel
  • 3.5 Undertake benchmarking according to workplace requirements
4. Communicate solutions and their impact
  • 4.1 Develop and implement communication methods
  • 4.2 Seek feedback from staff, community, and user groups
  • 4.3 Document recommendations for improvements to operations that are supported by appropriate evidence and reasoned arguments, and present to senior management
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAT87 AHCPGD503 Manage parks and reserves Unit of competency