Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers supporting natural area conservation and defines the standard required to: prepare tools and equipment; assist others with conservation works; remove and stockpile waste materials and clean up site, tools and equipment. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to the provision of support to others undertaking conservation works in areas such as parks, natural areas, agricultural lands or areas undergoing rehabilitation. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for conservation work |
1.1. The required materials, tools and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor's instructions. 1.2. Checks are conducted on all materials, tools and equipment with insufficient or faulty items reported to the supervisor. 1.3. Techniques used when loading and unloading materials demonstrate correct manual handling and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle. 1.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use 1.5. Conservation support is provided according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and according to workplace information. 1.6. OHS hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor. |
2. Undertake conservation work as directed |
2.1. Instructions and directions provided by supervisor are followed and clarification sought when necessary. 2.2. Conservation work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to work site guidelines. 2.3. Interactions with other staff and clients are carried out in a positive and professional manner. 2.4. Policy and procedures in relation to workplace handling and disposal of materials is observed. 2.5. Problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines are reported to supervisor. |
3. Store and stockpile materials |
3.1. Plant debris and waste material produced during conservation activities are stored in a designated area according to supervisor's instructions. 3.2. Plant debris and waste materials are prepared and processed in an appropriate and safe manner according to supervisor's instructions. 3.3. Surplus materials are stockpiled for removal according to supervisor's instructions. 3.4. A clean and safe work site is maintained while completing conservation activities. |
4. Clean up on completion of conservation work |
4.1. Plants and materials are stored in a designated area according to supervisor's instructions. 4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions. 4.3. Work outcomes are reported to the supervisor. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Revegetation activities may include: |
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Maintenance of conservation areas may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Natural area restoration |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |