Assessment Requirements for AHCLPW302 Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan

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Assessment Requirements for AHCLPW302 Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan

Modification History

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Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has, on at least one occasion, monitored biodiversity for a site over a period of time specified in the monitoring plan, and has:

interpreted purpose and implemented techniques for monitoring biodiversity on a site

installed and used monitoring equipment

secured monitoring equipment from theft, vandalism, damage and weather

selected, maintained, repaired and transported monitoring equipment for site

recorded data accurately

conducted biological observations according to ethical and environmentally sensitive procedures

reported outcomes of biodiversity monitoring according to workplace procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

relationship of ecosystems and the key processes that support them, and impact on monitoring programs

basic plant and animal classification

monitoring techniques for flora, vertebrate and invertebrate fauna and microorganisms

factors affecting monitoring locations within a site

condition classifications to track changes over time

types of monitoring equipment used, including:

vertebrate and invertebrate traps and trapping techniques

digital imaging

audio recording

sampling and collecting plants and mycological samples

preparation, calibration and adjustments

setting up and securing monitoring equipment

biosecurity and maintenance

securing, labelling and storage of equipment

data recording techniques and reporting

ethical standards required for biodiversity monitoring programs

environmental impact of biodiversity monitoring programs.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated on an actual site over a specified time period

resources, equipment and materials:

monitoring equipment specified in monitoring plan

personal protective equipment

specifications:

workplace policies and procedures for biodiversity monitoring

state/territory and Commonwealth regulations, guidelines, standard operating procedures for ethical and legal monitoring practices

manufacturer operating instructions for monitoring equipment

workplace monitoring plan

relationships:

supervisor

monitoring team

timeframes:

within a specified time period.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

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