Unit of competency
Modification History
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AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement revegetation works in natural restoration areas.
This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Natural Area Restoration (NAR)
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. Prepare for revegetation works |
1.1 Identify appropriate timing and method of planting required 1.2 Select tools and materials required for the task and check functionality and cleanliness 1.3 Identify, obtain and store plant materials 1.4 Determine and organise labour and machinery requirements 1.5 Prepare a works schedule and provide to management or client 1.6 Conduct a safety risk assessment and apply work health and safety procedures |
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2. Prepare the revegetation site |
2.1 Identify site hazards, assess risks and implement risk controls 2.2 Undertake site preparation according to planting plan or supervisor’s instructions 2.3 Use soil nutrients and ameliorants, if required by plan specifications 2.4 Mark out revegetation site according to supervisor instructions or plan, applying knowledge of ecosystems and habitat requirements 2.5 Treat all diseased and competing plants, debris and pollutants according to the plan and implement risk controls 2.6 Select and apply treatments according to the risk controls selected 2.7 Install protective structures where indicated by the risk controls implemented |
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3. Undertake revegetation works |
3.1 Carry out revegetation works in accordance with work health and safety policies and procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment 3.2 Inspect plant materials before revegetation works and discard defective materials 3.3 Treat plant materials with required nutrients according to documented guidelines 3.4 Plant revegetation stock according to planting program 3.5 Apply appropriate techniques for protecting, securing or anchoring new plants 3.6 Apply appropriate biosecurity and environmentally sustainable practices 3.7 Ensure all of the revegetation program requirements have been implemented 3.8 Identify and report potential threats to revegetation works |
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4. Maintain revegetated site |
4.1 Monitor growth of plants 4.2 Maintain site according to the planting program requirements 4.3 Undertake remedial action and plant protection according to the needs of the species 4.4 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment |
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 AHCNAR303A Implement revegetation works.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
