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 for the development of a management plan covering the range of biodiversity present in a designated area.
The unit applies to individuals who work in a conservation and land management role and who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities demonstrating a deep knowledge in specific technical areas. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 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, specialists and consultants |
2. Undertake preliminary planning activities |
2.1 Identify stakeholders impacted by management plan 2.2 Identify legislative and regulatory impacts on designated area 2.3 Ascertain availability of specialists to assist in management planning work and preparation of contracts 2.4 Establish timelines for development of the management plan and reporting arrangements 2.5 Identify resources required for the development of management strategies |
3. Prepare a site description |
3.1 Identify and map landscape values of designated area 3.2 Identify and map physical features and characteristics of designated area 3.3 Identify site use and impact on designated area 3.4 Assess and document physical condition and civil concepts according to client brief 3.5 Document biological characteristics and influences on biota |
4. Analyse site information and description |
4.1 Assess site description against core principles and objectives in client brief 4.2 Determine priorities and key conservation issues 4.3 Prepare longitudinal projections of continuing impacts 4.4 Assess performance of site for proposed use 4.5 Identify and document opportunities and constraints to meeting planning objectives and goals 4.6 Seek stakeholder feedback and amend planning documentation |
5. Identify management strategies |
5.1 Identify management options to achieve defined objectives 5.2 Design management strategies to address defined objectives 5.3 Cost and compare management strategies against budget and available resources 5.4 Plan work scheduling to prioritise outcomes and resource allocation 5.5 Consult with stakeholders and incorporate feedback into planning documentation |
6. Prepare the management plan |
6.1 Consolidate site information and management strategies into draft management plan 6.2 Seek feedback from stakeholders and clients and amend draft management plan 6.3 Prepare and present a final management plan according to client brief |
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 |
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Oral communication |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCLPW506 Develop a management plan for a designated area |
AHCLPW501 Develop a management plan for a designated area |
Edited Application and Performance Criteria for clarity and brevity Updated Performance Evidence, Knowledge Evidence and Assessment Conditions |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72