Modification History
The release details of this endorsed unit of competency set are in the table below. The latest information is at the top.
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Reduction of repetition. No changes to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake research of current land condition, capability, uses and practices in order to develop and implement strategies to achieve sustainable land management in relation to relevant outdoor programs and activities.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those who work as operations or program managers with responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating outdoor recreation programs and activities across a range of activity areas. Work would be undertaken autonomously with responsibility for management of resources.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Undertake a land capability study. |
1.1. Collate and review existing data to identify major characteristics of land capability for locations relevant to outdoor programs and activities according to organisational policies and procedures . 1.2. Determine and access additional information sources required to assess land capability. 1.3. Identify threats and opportunities affecting land capability and sustainability according to relevant legislation . 1.4. Prioritise threats and opportunities according to relevant classification system . 1.5. Prepare and document a report on land capability. |
2. Develop optional land-management strategies. |
2.1. Assess information on land capability and identify evidence of inappropriate practices. 2.2. Establish preferred land-use options in consultation with relevant stakeholders according to assessment of land capability. 2.3. Identify and classify areas of degradation requiring urgent attention. 2.4. Prepare action plans to implement land-management strategies. 2.5. Prepare draft strategy documentation and recommendations. 2.6. Release draft strategy for public comment. 2.7. Prepare final land-management strategies, according to feedback received. |
3. Implement strategies to achieve sustainable land management. |
3.1. Develop educational packages to inform landowners of preferred strategies for land use. 3.2. Establish and implement formalised land-use incentive programs. 3.3. Establish cooperative and consultative arrangements with relevant stakeholders. 3.4. Implement and monitor endorsed strategies within agreed timelines and budget. |
4. Monitor and review land-management strategies. |
4.1. Collect and analyse data to evaluate performance. 4.2. Compare performance with strategy objectives to assess effectiveness. 4.3. Make recommendations to appropriate personnel to improve the effectiveness of the strategies. 4.4. Use information obtained during monitoring and review to develop new strategies where required. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
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 |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
Assessment must also ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Major characteristics of land capability may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Information sources may include: |
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Threats and opportunities may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Classification system may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Action plans may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Cross-Sector.
Competency Field
Resource Management.