Assessor Resource

AHCLPW405
Monitor biodiversity

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor biodiversity in a given area, and record and analyse findings.

This unit applies to natural area managers and those seeking information on natural systems or areas. These individuals take limited responsibility in known or changing contexts within established guidelines.

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

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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. Select monitoring techniques

1.1 Select monitoring operations to obtain required data described in monitoring plan

1.2 Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for impact on monitoring

1.3 Consider alternative land, sea and air operations to collect data

1.4 Trial operations to test monitoring scheme for reliability, timeline and safety

2. Prepare equipment and resources

2.1 Obtain appropriate certificates, licenses and authorisations

2.2 Source equipment required for monitoring

2.3 Transport equipment and personnel to monitoring sites

2.4 Install and protect equipment from weather conditions

2.5 Test equipment and monitoring procedures in field conditions

2.6 Ensure equipment does not have lasting detrimental impacts on the environment

2.7 Develop systems to capture, maintain and analyse data

3. Monitor biodiversity

3.1 Make observations according to monitoring plan

3.2 Record data to monitoring plan and database requirements

3.3 Record location and times of observations

4. Analyse data

4.1 Determine presence of ecosystems and flora, fauna and microorganism populations within specified area

4.2 Identify threats to specified area

4.3 Examine records of monitored data for consistency and accuracy within requirements of the monitoring plan

4.4 Determine whether the observations and measurements are addressing factors and issues consistent with the monitoring plan

4.5 Adjust monitoring techniques to overcome any deficiency or report need for adjustment to monitoring plan

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:

use monitoring techniques suitable for the environment and species

install and use monitoring equipment

develop systems to capture, maintain and analyse data

make observations and record data on species diversity and abundance

analyse data

ensure the monitoring process is correctly targeted and implemented

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

ecosystems

plant and animal classification

monitoring systems for flora, fauna and microorganism populations

accepted scientific processes for monitoring biodiversity

set up and use of monitoring equipment

data recording and analysis techniques

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Select monitoring techniques

1.1 Select monitoring operations to obtain required data described in monitoring plan

1.2 Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for impact on monitoring

1.3 Consider alternative land, sea and air operations to collect data

1.4 Trial operations to test monitoring scheme for reliability, timeline and safety

2. Prepare equipment and resources

2.1 Obtain appropriate certificates, licenses and authorisations

2.2 Source equipment required for monitoring

2.3 Transport equipment and personnel to monitoring sites

2.4 Install and protect equipment from weather conditions

2.5 Test equipment and monitoring procedures in field conditions

2.6 Ensure equipment does not have lasting detrimental impacts on the environment

2.7 Develop systems to capture, maintain and analyse data

3. Monitor biodiversity

3.1 Make observations according to monitoring plan

3.2 Record data to monitoring plan and database requirements

3.3 Record location and times of observations

4. Analyse data

4.1 Determine presence of ecosystems and flora, fauna and microorganism populations within specified area

4.2 Identify threats to specified area

4.3 Examine records of monitored data for consistency and accuracy within requirements of the monitoring plan

4.4 Determine whether the observations and measurements are addressing factors and issues consistent with the monitoring plan

4.5 Adjust monitoring techniques to overcome any deficiency or report need for adjustment to monitoring plan

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:

use monitoring techniques suitable for the environment and species

install and use monitoring equipment

develop systems to capture, maintain and analyse data

make observations and record data on species diversity and abundance

analyse data

ensure the monitoring process is correctly targeted and implemented

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

ecosystems

plant and animal classification

monitoring systems for flora, fauna and microorganism populations

accepted scientific processes for monitoring biodiversity

set up and use of monitoring equipment

data recording and analysis techniques

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
Select monitoring operations to obtain required data described in monitoring plan 
Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for impact on monitoring 
Consider alternative land, sea and air operations to collect data 
Trial operations to test monitoring scheme for reliability, timeline and safety 
Obtain appropriate certificates, licenses and authorisations 
Source equipment required for monitoring 
Transport equipment and personnel to monitoring sites 
Install and protect equipment from weather conditions 
Test equipment and monitoring procedures in field conditions 
Ensure equipment does not have lasting detrimental impacts on the environment 
Develop systems to capture, maintain and analyse data 
Make observations according to monitoring plan 
Record data to monitoring plan and database requirements 
Record location and times of observations 
Determine presence of ecosystems and flora, fauna and microorganism populations within specified area 
Identify threats to specified area 
Examine records of monitored data for consistency and accuracy within requirements of the monitoring plan 
Determine whether the observations and measurements are addressing factors and issues consistent with the monitoring plan 
Adjust monitoring techniques to overcome any deficiency or report need for adjustment to monitoring plan 

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