Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release Number |
TP Version |
Comments |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out an inspection of a designated area.
All work is undertaken in accordance with statutory and local authority requirements.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
Vehicle licenses apply to this unit. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.
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 area and target of inspection |
1.1 Confirm location and size of area to be inspected 1.2 Identify features of natural environment in target area 1.3 Set frequency of inspection according to management strategy 1.4 Determine targets of inspection from management strategy 1.5 Confirm characteristics and favoured conditions for targets with management |
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2. Carry out risk assessment and minimisation |
2.1 Check time and duration of inspection and notify relevant personnel 2.2 Identify risks to the environment associated with the inspection 2.3 Take precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the inspection 2.4 Identify safety hazards associated with the inspection 2.5 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures to minimise safety risks |
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3. Prepare for inspection |
3.1 Identify vehicles, equipment and materials required for the inspection 3.2 Check vehicles, equipment and materials for serviceability |
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4. Carry out inspection |
4.1 Operate vehicles and equipment 4.2 Carry out inspection within the specified area 4.3 Identify and record target occurrence as required by the management strategy 4.4 Follow statutory requirements and enterprise protocols regarding entering private property 4.5 Follow regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures for dealing with landholders or their employees 4.6 Implement precautions to minimise risks to the environment and self 4.7 Note and report incursions of non-targeted threats |
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5. Establish the impact of the specified target |
5.1 Collect information on potential impacts from stakeholders 5.2 Collect and analyse data on environmental hazards resulting from target presence |
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6. Prepare a report |
6.1 Document collated data, inspection records and analysis of findings with appropriate recommendations 6.2 Report targets as required by legislation or regulation 6.3 Submit report to supervisor or other authority 6.4 Ensure samples submitted comply with legislative requirements or regulations 6.5 Clean and store equipment and materials according to industry standards |
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 AHCLPW304A Carry out inspection of designated area.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
