Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of implementing revegetation works and defines the standard required to: prepare the site for revegetation works; conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment; recognise and treat plant diseases on a revegetation site; treat weeds and competing plants; carry out revegetation works; and clean and maintain the revegetated site. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to workers re-establishing vegetation in natural restoration areas. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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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 equipment and materials |
1.1. Tools and materials are selected for the task to be undertaken according to manufacturer guidelines and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations. 1.2. Plant materials are identified, obtained and stored according to enterprise guidelines. 1.3. Labour and machinery requirements are estimated and organised. 1.4. Schedule of works is prepared and provided to management/client. |
2. Prepare the revegetation site |
2.1. Site hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable risk controls implemented. 2.2. Site preparation is undertaken according to planting plan and/or supervisor's instructions. 2.3. Soil ameliorants are used, if necessary, according to plan specifications. 2.4. Revegetation site is marked out according to supervisor's directions and/or plans. 2.5. All competing plants, debris and pollutants are treated according to the plan specifications and risk controls implemented. 2.6. Treatments are selected according to the risk controls selected and applied according to documented guidelines and manufacturer instructions. 2.7. Protective structures are installed where indicated by the risk controls implemented. |
3. Effect revegetation works |
3.1. Revegetation works are implemented according to enterprise guidelines. 3.2. All plants materials are inspected prior to revegetation works and defective materials are discarded. 3.3. Plant materials to be installed are treated according to documented guidelines. 3.4. Plant materials are installed according to planting program. 3.5. Remedial action is undertaken to ensure all of the revegetation program requirements have been implemented. 3.6. Potential threats to revegetation works are identified and reported. |
4. Maintain revegetated site |
4.1. Site is maintained according to the planting program requirements. 4.2. Remedial action and plant protection is undertaken according to the needs of the species. 4.3. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored consistent with manufacturer specifications. |
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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The types of establishment methods may include: |
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Earthworks may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Natural area restoration |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |