AHCECR506 Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies

Release: 1

AHCECR506 Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies

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 and implement sustainable land use strategies that lead to improved ecological sustainability of land under production.

The unit applies to individuals who manage agricultural and production horticulture enterprises and who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities demonstrating a deep knowledge in land management practices. They have accountability for the work of others, and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Ecological Restoration (ECR)

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. Assess requirements for improved land use	1.1 Audit site natural resources and identify threats to sustainability 1.2 Review production and management plans for sustainable land use principles 1.3 Assess water resources, quality and impact on erosion 1.4 Assess soil health and fertility against production plan requirements 1.5 Assess vegetation types and coverage, and identify required changes 1.6 Plan and prioritise land and water protection measures and structures
2. Carry out structural improvements to address threats to sustainability	2.1 Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in field work 2.2 Inspect site, record key features and indicate on the site where improvements are required 2.3 Determine materials for construction from plans and specifications 2.4 Obtain and organise materials, personnel and equipment 2.5 Select and check equipment for safe and environmentally sustainable operation 2.6 Construct structural works, revegetate area and secure area from livestock
3. Treat areas of land degradation	3.1 Assess land classes and align fences and soil conservation works consistent with class 3.2 Protect and maintain contour banks to avoid degradation 3.3 Construct and maintain water carrying structures 3.4 Establish shelter belts for crop and stock protection 3.5 Review and amend soil cultivation and planting practices to prevent erosion 3.6 Plan grazing strategies to avoid localised soil degradation 3.7 Confirm works and plans comply with environmental protection legislation, regulations and codes of practice

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	Organise, assess and critique data and information from production plans, management plans, maps, images, legislation and regulations for incorporation into designing land use strategies

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
AHCECR506 Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies	AHCNAR506 Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies	Changed unit code to reflect new unit sector Changes made to Application and Performance Criteria for clarity Updated Performance Evidence, Knowledge Evidence and Assessment Conditions	Equivalent

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72