Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release Number |
TP Version |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a management plan for a designated area.
This unit applies to land managers who are responsible for the development of management strategies and the documentation of management plans with a defined emphasis on flora or fauna and covering the range of biodiversity present in a designated area.
These individuals apply judgement and have defined responsibilities in known and changing contexts.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Lands, Parks and Wildlife (LPW)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Define the need for a management plan |
1.1 Identify management plan objectives for the designated area 1.2 Consult with client to achieve agreement on brief 1.3 Identify planning team, including specialists and consultants |
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2. Undertake preliminary planning activities |
2.1 Identify major stakeholders 2.2 Ascertain availability of specialists to assist in management planning work and prepare contracts 2.3 Establish timelines for development of the management plan and reporting arrangements to client 2.4 Identify resources required for the development of management strategies |
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3. Prepare a site description |
3.1 Identify and map landscape values of the area 3.2 Identify and map physical features and characteristics of the area 3.3 Research land uses and determine and record their effects on the designated area 3.4 Assess and document physical condition of site including civil design concepts, where relevant 3.5 Document biological characteristics of the site including the existence of native and pest fauna and flora populations, habitat requirements for fauna, seasonal and nutritional influences on lifecycles |
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4. Analyse site information and description |
4.1 Evaluate information in terms of core principles and objectives 4.2 Produce site plans, technical reports and maps 4.3 Determine priorities and key conservation issues 4.4 Prepare longitudinal projections of continuing impacts 4.5 Assess land capability 4.6 Identify and document opportunities and constraints to meeting planning objectives and goals 4.7 Present to stakeholders and incorporate feedback into planning documentation |
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5. Identify management strategies |
5.1 Identify management strategies that address defined objectives 5.2 Design management strategies to alleviate existing impacts, pests, and diseases or to target management actions 5.3 Cost and compare management strategies to existing budgets and available resources 5.4 Plan staging of work to prioritise outcomes and management resource allocation 5.5 Consult with stakeholders and incorporate feedback into planning documentation |
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6. Prepare the management plan |
6.1 Document site information and management strategies into a draft management plan for consultation 6.2 Consult with stakeholders and clients 6.3 Make changes to the draft plan and prepare and present a final plan to client |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCLPW501A Develop a management plan for a designated area.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
