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Supervise the monitoring of biodiversity

Supervise the monitoring of biodiversity

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLPW406
State Code
OCS96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise a biodiversity monitoring program in a given area, and record and summarise findings.The unit applies to individuals who work as natural area managers and seek information on natural systems or areas. These individuals take limited responsibility in known or changing contexts within established guidelines.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for monitoring biodiversity
  • 1.1 Determine aims and goals of monitoring plan
  • 1.2 Select monitoring operations to obtain data required in monitoring plan
  • 1.3 Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for impact on monitoring
  • 1.4 Consider alternative land, sea and air operations to collect data
  • 1.5 Obtain certificates, licenses and authorisations to conduct monitoring plan
  • 1.6 Identify hazards, assess risk and document controls according to workplace health and safety procedures
2. Select and test equipment, resources and data management processes
  • 2.1 Source resources required for monitoring
  • 2.2 Pilot monitoring procedures in field conditions to test reliability, timeline and safety
  • 2.3 Ensure equipment and process prevents lasting detrimental impact on environment
  • 2.4 Develop procedures to capture, maintain, process and store data
3. Oversee biodiversity monitoring
  • 3.1 Oversee observations according to monitoring plan
  • 3.2 Coordinate recording, preparation and storage of data
  • 3.3 Validate data collection and recording accuracy according to monitoring plan and workplace procedures
4. Collate and assess data, and report on biodiversity monitoring
  • 4.1 Document and submit reporting requirements for certificates, licenses and authorisations
  • 4.2 Examine records of monitored data for consistency and accuracy within requirements of the monitoring plan
  • 4.3 Process data sets and produce a summary for reporting purposes
  • 4.4 Compile and update data storage according to workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Report on biodiversity monitoring program according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS13 AHCLPW405 Monitor biodiversity Unit of competency