Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support natural area conservation work in parks, natural areas, agricultural lands or areas undergoing restoration.
The unit applies to individuals who assist others undertaking conservation works and who undertake defined routine activities under close supervision and undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Ecological Restoration (ECR)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for conservation work |
1.1 Interpret instructions and directions from supervisor 1.2 Identify materials, tools and equipment required for job 1.3 Conduct checks on materials, tools and equipment, and report insufficient or faulty items 1.4 Demonstrate manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials 1.5 Select and use relevant personal protective equipment 1.6 Identify workplace health and safety hazards, and report to supervisor |
2. Undertake conservation and restoration work as directed |
2.1 Conduct conservation and restoration work according to work instructions and workplace health and safety procedures 2.2 Interact with others in a positive and professional manner 2.3 Handle materials and dispose of waste according to instruction 2.4 Report difficulties in completing work to required standards to supervisor |
3. Store and stockpile materials |
3.1 Store debris and waste material according to instructions 3.2 Prepare and process debris and waste materials 3.3 Stockpile surplus materials for removal 3.4 Maintain a clean and safe work site while completing conservation activities |
4. Clean up on completion of conservation work |
4.1 Store materials according to instructions 4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to instructions 4.3 Report work outcomes to supervisor |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Oral communication |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCECR101 Support ecological restoration |
AHCNAR101 Support natural area conservation |
Changed unit code and title to reflect new unit sector Changes to Application and Performance Criteria for clarity Updated Performance Evidence, Knowledge Evidence and Assessment Conditions |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72