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Plan and monitor works projects in catchments and waterways

Plan and monitor works projects in catchments and waterways

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNRM506
State Code
BAO60
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement, monitor and review works projects conducted in catchments and waterways. This includes engaging and working with stakeholders and ensuring works meet environmental and project outcomes and priorities.This unit applies to those engaged in contract project works in catchments and waterways who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Inspect and assess catchment and waterways sites for inclusion in a works program
  • 1.1 Establish the environmental outcomes and priorities of the works program
  • 1.2 Apply work health and safety policies and procedures, environmentally sustainable practices and biosecurity measures
  • 1.3 Confirm the physical characteristics and health of catchment and waterways with a site assessment
  • 1.4 Assess the range of operating conditions, hazards and sensitive environments for impact on proposed projects
  • 1.5 Assess the heritage and cultural values of sites
  • 1.6 Consult potential project partners and investors on the scope and purpose of the works program
2. Plan works project
  • 2.1 Consult with stakeholders to determine project priorities
  • 2.2 Obtain permits, licenses and other authorisations
  • 2.3 Determine and source equipment and materials and personnel required for project
  • 2.4 Confirm terms and conditions of project work with project partners and investors
  • 2.5 Prepare plans and specifications for works project
  • 2.6 Complete project documentation and communicate details
3. Monitor works project
  • 3.1 Establish monitoring program that includes selecting representative water quality and macro invertebrate monitoring sites using data collection guidelines, data collection parameters and timelines
  • 3.2 Establish data benchmarks for evaluating the outcomes of project
  • 3.3 Ensure the ongoing requirements of contractors and project workers are met
  • 3.4 Provide appropriate and timely support
  • 3.5 Monitor the condition of the project site to ensure it is left in an agreed condition
  • 3.6 Report outcomes of monitoring to enterprise requirements
4. Review works program
  • 4.1 Evaluate individual projects to ensure compliance with agreed outcomes
  • 4.2 Determine whether projects are meeting the environmental targets
  • 4.3 Recommend changes to the works program to better achieve catchment and waterways priorities
  • 4.4 Use a relational data management system for recording monitoring data and reporting to stakeholders
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7076 AHCNRM506A Plan and monitor works projects in catchments and waterways Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS20 AHCNRM511 Plan and monitor works projects in catchments and waterways Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDA6 AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management Qualification