Assessment Requirements for AHCLPW506 Develop a management plan for a designated area

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Assessment Requirements for AHCLPW506 Develop a management plan for a designated area

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, developed a management plan for a designated area.

There must also be evidence that the individual has:

discussed and defined management plan objectives, deliverables and timeline with client

prepared a site plan detailing the following:

values of designated area

physical features and characteristics

past and present uses

legislative and regulatory implications

physical condition

biological characteristics

assessed site performance for proposed use and identified conservation issues for designated site and surrounding area

analysed site information and description to assess management options to achieve objectives

developed and costed management strategies according to client brief

produced a draft management plan and presented to client for feedback

consulted with stakeholders and incorporated feedback into final management plan

prepared and presented management plan according to workplace standards and client requirements.

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:

management planning principles and issues, including civil design concepts

Indigenous ownership and cultural heritage sensitivities

non-Indigenous cultural heritage

municipal zoning and planning

environmental assessment, survey and analysis techniques and practical application for a range of habitats and landscapes

biota and biological influence on ecology, including:

impact, interactions of native flora and fauna

population density

seasonal influences and nutritional influences on lifecycle

wildlife habitats and local geographic regions and vegetation types

pest plants, animals and microorganisms and impact on ecology, including:

identification and physiology

pest management, control techniques and strategies

equipment

pesticides

ecological requirements

ecosystem management strategies, including:

techniques

rehabilitation, restoration and regeneration

enterprise use of native Australian habitats, species and landscapes

Indigenous flora regeneration and revegetation techniques, including equipment and methods of application relevant to landscape characteristics

management and rehabilitation techniques for the wildlife and habitat

soil, plant and water testing processes and procedures, interpretation and application of results

levels of stakeholder engagement and engagement strategies, including:

negotiation skills for developing client briefs

working with special interest groups

communication styles for different client and stakeholder groups

legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to management planning.

Assessment Conditions

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

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated for at least one designated area resource

equipment and materials

access to computer or other equipment required for producing written documents to specified standards

specifications:

client brief

legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice skills must be demonstrated for at least one designated area resource

relationships:

client and other stakeholders

timeframes:

within a specific time period as specified in client brief.

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