Assessor Resource

AHCLPW304
Carry out inspection of designated area

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out an inspection of a designated area.

All work is undertaken in accordance with statutory and local authority requirements.

This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.

Vehicle licenses apply to this unit. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define area and target of inspection

1.1 Confirm location and size of area to be inspected

1.2 Identify features of natural environment in target area

1.3 Set frequency of inspection according to management strategy

1.4 Determine targets of inspection from management strategy

1.5 Confirm characteristics and favoured conditions for targets with management

2. Carry out risk assessment and minimisation

2.1 Check time and duration of inspection and notify relevant personnel

2.2 Identify risks to the environment associated with the inspection

2.3 Take precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the inspection

2.4 Identify safety hazards associated with the inspection

2.5 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures to minimise safety risks

3. Prepare for inspection

3.1 Identify vehicles, equipment and materials required for the inspection

3.2 Check vehicles, equipment and materials for serviceability

4. Carry out inspection

4.1 Operate vehicles and equipment

4.2 Carry out inspection within the specified area

4.3 Identify and record target occurrence as required by the management strategy

4.4 Follow statutory requirements and enterprise protocols regarding entering private property

4.5 Follow regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures for dealing with landholders or their employees

4.6 Implement precautions to minimise risks to the environment and self

4.7 Note and report incursions of non-targeted threats

5. Establish the impact of the specified target

5.1 Collect information on potential impacts from stakeholders

5.2 Collect and analyse data on environmental hazards resulting from target presence

6. Prepare a report

6.1 Document collated data, inspection records and analysis of findings with appropriate recommendations

6.2 Report targets as required by legislation or regulation

6.3 Submit report to supervisor or other authority

6.4 Ensure samples submitted comply with legislative requirements or regulations

6.5 Clean and store equipment and materials according to industry standards

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

define the scope and criteria on which to base inspection

define the hazards and risks to work health and safety and the environment associated with the inspection

conduct inspections, complying with statutory requirements and enterprise protocols for entry to private property

conduct inspections in a manner that minimises environmental impacts

operate equipment and vehicles according to organisation procedures

establish environmental impacts caused by the presence of the target

document the inspection findings and recommend follow up actions

apply work health and safety practices in the context of own work

take precautions to minimise environmental risks during inspection

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

risk management processes

characteristics of inspection targets

inspection procedures and techniques

monitoring techniques

reporting protocols

relevant legislative and regulatory requirements including environmental protection legislation

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define area and target of inspection

1.1 Confirm location and size of area to be inspected

1.2 Identify features of natural environment in target area

1.3 Set frequency of inspection according to management strategy

1.4 Determine targets of inspection from management strategy

1.5 Confirm characteristics and favoured conditions for targets with management

2. Carry out risk assessment and minimisation

2.1 Check time and duration of inspection and notify relevant personnel

2.2 Identify risks to the environment associated with the inspection

2.3 Take precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the inspection

2.4 Identify safety hazards associated with the inspection

2.5 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures to minimise safety risks

3. Prepare for inspection

3.1 Identify vehicles, equipment and materials required for the inspection

3.2 Check vehicles, equipment and materials for serviceability

4. Carry out inspection

4.1 Operate vehicles and equipment

4.2 Carry out inspection within the specified area

4.3 Identify and record target occurrence as required by the management strategy

4.4 Follow statutory requirements and enterprise protocols regarding entering private property

4.5 Follow regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures for dealing with landholders or their employees

4.6 Implement precautions to minimise risks to the environment and self

4.7 Note and report incursions of non-targeted threats

5. Establish the impact of the specified target

5.1 Collect information on potential impacts from stakeholders

5.2 Collect and analyse data on environmental hazards resulting from target presence

6. Prepare a report

6.1 Document collated data, inspection records and analysis of findings with appropriate recommendations

6.2 Report targets as required by legislation or regulation

6.3 Submit report to supervisor or other authority

6.4 Ensure samples submitted comply with legislative requirements or regulations

6.5 Clean and store equipment and materials according to industry standards

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

define the scope and criteria on which to base inspection

define the hazards and risks to work health and safety and the environment associated with the inspection

conduct inspections, complying with statutory requirements and enterprise protocols for entry to private property

conduct inspections in a manner that minimises environmental impacts

operate equipment and vehicles according to organisation procedures

establish environmental impacts caused by the presence of the target

document the inspection findings and recommend follow up actions

apply work health and safety practices in the context of own work

take precautions to minimise environmental risks during inspection

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

risk management processes

characteristics of inspection targets

inspection procedures and techniques

monitoring techniques

reporting protocols

relevant legislative and regulatory requirements including environmental protection legislation

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm location and size of area to be inspected 
Identify features of natural environment in target area 
Set frequency of inspection according to management strategy 
Determine targets of inspection from management strategy 
Confirm characteristics and favoured conditions for targets with management 
Check time and duration of inspection and notify relevant personnel 
Identify risks to the environment associated with the inspection 
Take precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the inspection 
Identify safety hazards associated with the inspection 
Follow work health and safety policies and procedures to minimise safety risks 
Identify vehicles, equipment and materials required for the inspection 
Check vehicles, equipment and materials for serviceability 
Operate vehicles and equipment 
Carry out inspection within the specified area 
Identify and record target occurrence as required by the management strategy 
Follow statutory requirements and enterprise protocols regarding entering private property 
Follow regulatory requirements and enterprise procedures for dealing with landholders or their employees 
Implement precautions to minimise risks to the environment and self 
Note and report incursions of non-targeted threats 
Collect information on potential impacts from stakeholders 
Collect and analyse data on environmental hazards resulting from target presence 
Document collated data, inspection records and analysis of findings with appropriate recommendations 
Report targets as required by legislation or regulation 
Submit report to supervisor or other authority 
Ensure samples submitted comply with legislative requirements or regulations 
Clean and store equipment and materials according to industry standards 

Forms

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