Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCNAR504 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage natural area restoration programs

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNAR504 - Manage natural area restoration programs
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage natural area restoration programs.This unit applies restoration managers who provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Inspect and assess site for restoration
  • Prepare a vegetation assessment report
  • Determine site conditions, level of degradation and restoration potential
  • Assess threats to existing ecosystem, flora, fauna and property from proposed restoration works
  • Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for potential impact on restoration works
       
Element: Plan natural area restoration program
  • Prepare plans and specifications according to program or management aims and objectives
  • Select restoration techniques to meet management plans
  • Outline staging strategy for works
  • Plan protective structures to ensure compliance with work health and safety requirements
  • Select or recruit appropriately skilled personnel
  • Obtain appropriate permits, licenses and authorisations required for program
  • Source equipment and materials for restoration work
  • Transport equipment and personnel to restoration sites
       
Element: Monitor natural area restoration works
  • Check site is prepared according to specifications
  • Check plant materials, machinery and equipment comply with natural area restoration plan
  • Monitor natural area restoration works for quality and progression against plan
  • Monitor work to ensure remedial action is undertaken as required
  • Manage workers to ensure work is carried out in accordance with work health and safety legislation
       
Element: Review natural area restoration programs
  • Monitor site to ensure compliance with maintenance program and specifications
  • Assess site to determine restoration works are consistent with management plans
  • Report changes to restoration techniques for adoption in future works
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Inspect and assess site for restoration

1.1 Prepare a vegetation assessment report

1.2 Determine site conditions, level of degradation and restoration potential

1.3 Assess threats to existing ecosystem, flora, fauna and property from proposed restoration works

1.4 Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for potential impact on restoration works

2. Plan natural area restoration program

2.1 Prepare plans and specifications according to program or management aims and objectives

2.2 Select restoration techniques to meet management plans

2.3 Outline staging strategy for works

2.4 Plan protective structures to ensure compliance with work health and safety requirements

2.5 Select or recruit appropriately skilled personnel

2.6 Obtain appropriate permits, licenses and authorisations required for program

2.7 Source equipment and materials for restoration work

2.8 Transport equipment and personnel to restoration sites

3. Monitor natural area restoration works

3.1 Check site is prepared according to specifications

3.2 Check plant materials, machinery and equipment comply with natural area restoration plan

3.3 Monitor natural area restoration works for quality and progression against plan

3.4 Monitor work to ensure remedial action is undertaken as required

3.5 Manage workers to ensure work is carried out in accordance with work health and safety legislation

4. Review natural area restoration programs

4.1 Monitor site to ensure compliance with maintenance program and specifications

4.2 Assess site to determine restoration works are consistent with management plans

4.3 Report changes to restoration techniques for adoption in future works

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

manage a natural area restoration program

carry out a detailed site assessment for restoration

select appropriate vegetation restoration techniques for the program

plan a natural area restoration program effectively

ensure program complies with relevant legislative and program requirements

calculate staff and resources required

supervise staff to carry out natural area restoration works according to the program

review natural area restoration program against issues identified in the management plan for the area

monitor staff to ensure work health and safety policies and procedures are followed

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

plant species and community recognition

natural regeneration potential and limits

ecological restoration theory and techniques

factors affecting the timing and method of plant establishment

identification of plant and animal threats to treated areas

principles and methods relating to the prevention and control of pests and diseases

safety requirements when handling and using hazardous goods

soils and nutrients, plant selection and culture

calculations for materials

legislative requirements

preparation of plans and specifications

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Inspect and assess site for restoration

1.1 Prepare a vegetation assessment report

1.2 Determine site conditions, level of degradation and restoration potential

1.3 Assess threats to existing ecosystem, flora, fauna and property from proposed restoration works

1.4 Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for potential impact on restoration works

2. Plan natural area restoration program

2.1 Prepare plans and specifications according to program or management aims and objectives

2.2 Select restoration techniques to meet management plans

2.3 Outline staging strategy for works

2.4 Plan protective structures to ensure compliance with work health and safety requirements

2.5 Select or recruit appropriately skilled personnel

2.6 Obtain appropriate permits, licenses and authorisations required for program

2.7 Source equipment and materials for restoration work

2.8 Transport equipment and personnel to restoration sites

3. Monitor natural area restoration works

3.1 Check site is prepared according to specifications

3.2 Check plant materials, machinery and equipment comply with natural area restoration plan

3.3 Monitor natural area restoration works for quality and progression against plan

3.4 Monitor work to ensure remedial action is undertaken as required

3.5 Manage workers to ensure work is carried out in accordance with work health and safety legislation

4. Review natural area restoration programs

4.1 Monitor site to ensure compliance with maintenance program and specifications

4.2 Assess site to determine restoration works are consistent with management plans

4.3 Report changes to restoration techniques for adoption in future works

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Prepare a vegetation assessment report 
Determine site conditions, level of degradation and restoration potential 
Assess threats to existing ecosystem, flora, fauna and property from proposed restoration works 
Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for potential impact on restoration works 
Prepare plans and specifications according to program or management aims and objectives 
Select restoration techniques to meet management plans 
Outline staging strategy for works 
Plan protective structures to ensure compliance with work health and safety requirements 
Select or recruit appropriately skilled personnel 
Obtain appropriate permits, licenses and authorisations required for program 
Source equipment and materials for restoration work 
Transport equipment and personnel to restoration sites 
Check site is prepared according to specifications 
Check plant materials, machinery and equipment comply with natural area restoration plan 
Monitor natural area restoration works for quality and progression against plan 
Monitor work to ensure remedial action is undertaken as required 
Manage workers to ensure work is carried out in accordance with work health and safety legislation 
Monitor site to ensure compliance with maintenance program and specifications 
Assess site to determine restoration works are consistent with management plans 
Report changes to restoration techniques for adoption in future works 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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