This unit of competency covers the development and implementation of a plan to address existing erosion problems and to prevent further erosion and sediment problems. The development of the plan will address the relevant legislation and issues associated with land disturbing projects. It requires the ability to identify and establish suitable strategies to develop, implement and monitor an erosion and sediment strategy and manage the project from implementation through to completion to achieve required outcomes.Planning and managing erosion and sediment control measures requires a knowledge of relevant environmental, planning and ground water legislation, erosion and sediment control techniques, setting work specifications and objectives for the property or catchment system.This unit is applicable to persons who have a role in the managing of the following land based business:Agricultural related industriesProduction HorticultureAgro- ForestryNatural resource managementRoadside management and civil constructionExtractive mining industriesAll work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit will require consultation with external experts such as land management consultants, planning authorities, Catchment Management Authority, Landcare, State and Federal Government Departments who provide advice, contractors, neighbours and other interested groups.No occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.