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Unit of competency details

AHCLPW312 - Carry out inspection of designated area (Release 1)

Summary

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Supersedes and is equivalent to AHCLPW304 - Carry out inspection of designated areaMinor changes to Application, minor changes to Performance Criteria. Added Foundation Skills Updated Performance Evidence, Knowledge Evidence and Assessment Conditions 23/Dec/2020

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1 1 (this release) 24/Dec/2020

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050901 Land, Parks And Wildlife Management  

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050901 Land, Parks And Wildlife Management  24/Dec/2020 
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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 carry out an inspection of a designated area.

The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.

Vehicle licenses apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Lands, Parks and Wildlife (LPW)

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. 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

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

3. Prepare for inspection

3.1 Identify vehicles, equipment and materials required for the inspection

3.2 Check vehicles, equipment and materials for serviceability

4. Carry out inspection

4.1 Operate vehicles and equipment safely during inspection

4.2 Carry out inspection within the specified area

4.3 Identify and record target occurrence as required by the management strategy

4.4 Enter private property according to statutory requirements and workplace procedures

4.5 Communicate with stakeholders according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

4.6 Implement controls to minimise risk to the environment and personnel

4.7 Note and report incursions of non-targeted threats

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

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

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

Writing
  • Communicate the relationship between collated information and data for inspection objectives into a report in a style appropriate to the audience
  • Select and use vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions appropriate to the report and reader

Oral Communication
  • Interact with stakeholders using appropriate collaborative and inclusive techniques relevant to the individual, including active listening, questioning and reading of verbal and non-verbal signals to convey and clarify information

Numeracy
  • Select and interpret familiar numerical information for calculating areas of site and for determining timing and duration of inspections

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

AHCLPW312 Carry out inspection of designated area

AHCLPW304 Carry out inspection of designated area

Minor changes to Application, minor changes to Performance Criteria

Added Foundation Skills 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

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has conducted at least one inspection for a designated area for a specified purpose, including:

  • defined the scope, criteria and target on which to base inspection
  • defined the hazards and risks to work health and safety and the environment associated with inspection
  • conducted inspections, complying with statutory requirements and workplace protocols for entry to private property
  • conducted inspections in a manner that minimises environmental impacts
  • operated equipment and vehicles during the inspection according to workplace procedures
  • established environmental impacts caused by target
  • produced a report that:
  • documents the inspection findings and results
  • analyses the outcomes of inspection
  • provides recommendations and follow-up actions
  • complied with workplace health and safety practices while conducting the inspection
  • implemented controls to minimise environmental risks during inspection.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

  • risk management processes, including:
  • identifying hazards
  • analysing and ranking risk
  • identifying and implementing controls
  • monitoring risk
  • types and characteristics of inspection targets
  • procedures and techniques for planning and conducting inspections, including:
  • defining the inspection scope and purpose
  • working with stakeholders
  • gathering and collating information and data
  • monitoring of designated areas and techniques used
  • basic reporting procedures, including:
  • analysing information and data
  • presenting the analysis in a written form
  • decision making and defining recommendations
  • basic report writing skills
  • legislative and regulatory requirements, including environmental protection legislation.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • skills must be demonstrated for an actual inspection on a defined area
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • specific tools and equipment required for the inspection and specified target
  • computer or similar device for collating, analysing and documenting inspection results
  • specifications:
  • workplace policies, procedures and processes for conducting inspections
  • workplace instructions and specifications for purpose and scope of inspection
  • legislation and regulations governing access to private premises
  • relationships:
  • stakeholder/s.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

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