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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 |
Evidence of Performance
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
Evidence of Knowledge
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
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Natural Area Restoration (NAR)