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 to develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program for a land and water management organisation or project manager to measure progress against targets and reporting responsibilities.
The unit applies to individuals who are land or water managers and use an adaptive management framework to manage human, social, natural, physical and financial assets in natural resource management. They apply knowledge and skills in land and water management with autonomy and judgement and analyse information to complete activities, interpret and transmit solutions to others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Natural Resource Management (NRM)
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 terms of reference, scope and evaluation context |
1.1 Specify the scope of the adaptive management framework activity 1.2 Identify measurable indicators for outcomes 1.3 Identify the key stakeholders and consultation process 1.4 Select evaluation, data analysis and monitoring methods best suited to size and significance of the program 1.5 Define terms of reference 1.6 Review existing evidence and literature relevant to the proposed evaluation 1.7 Develop an evaluation methodology that supports broader management targets, natural resource management standards, targets and outputs |
2. Identify the key stages and outcomes of the program |
2.1 Define key stages, milestones and timeframes for the management framework activity 2.2 Advise stakeholders of program and delivery timeframe for endorsement 2.3 Identify hazards and risks that impact on the proposed program 2.4 Refine targets, goals, objectives and indicators |
3. Define reporting and record-keeping requirements for data management |
3.1 Identify data collection, management and reporting requirements according to identified objectives 3.2 Identify existing data sets to be accessed for the program 3.3 Design data collection protocols and methodology according to workplace standards and required formats 3.4 Identify data formatting, secure storage and data access procedures 3.5 Identify information and data analysis products required for stakeholders 3.6 Identify summary reports for specific stakeholder requirements |
4. Identify the resources needed to implement the program |
4.1 Identify human resources and skill sets required to implement the monitoring and evaluation program 4.2 Assess the material resources required to undertake the work |
5. Design and manage the monitoring, evaluation and reporting program plan |
5.1 Produce monitoring program plan to workplace requirements and industry standards 5.2 Specify reporting requirements for the program 5.3 Incorporate work health and safety, environmental sustainability and biosecurity policies and procedures into the plan |
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 |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCNRM605 Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program |
AHCNRM602 Develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting program |
Minor changes to Application and Performance Criteria for clarity 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