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AHCLPW505
Implement natural and cultural resource management plans

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement natural and cultural resource management plans.

This unit applies to individuals whose job role includes implementing natural and cultural resource management plans, and demonstrate judgement and defined responsibilities in known or changing contexts.

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. Determine priorities within the conservation or resource management plan

1.1 Identify priorities in plan that conserve places of high significance, address threats to significance, manage risks, and generate revenue from the resources

1.2 Express priorities in the plan in terms of new or continuing investigations into natural or cultural significance, new procedures, and new or continuing development or maintenance projects

1.3 Develop procedures to address conservation priorities within the context of legislation, park or reserve procedures and Codes of Practice

2. Develop projects to priorities

2.1 Determine development and maintenance projects according to Burra Charter and Australian National Heritage Charter guidelines

2.2 Identify outcomes and key project steps

2.3 Identify project steps and funding requirements

3. Obtain and manage funds

3.1 Develop budget and estimate funds to develop operations and projects

3.2 Make applications for funds

3.3 Manage budget

4. Brief staff on plan, priorities and project

4.1 Brief staff on the plan objectives, priorities and planned actions

4.2 Train staff in new procedures developed to address plan objectives, including work health and safety, sustainability and biosecurity policies and procedures

4.3 Develop project implementation details

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:

determine priorities based on areas of high significance, the level of risk to sensitive areas, and the potential for revenue generation

identify projects from the agreed priorities

develop budgets for projects and apply for funding

brief and train staff to carry out tasks and projects safely and in accordance with organisation policies, procedures and the management plan

apply work health and safety policies and procedures to plans and strategies

apply biosecurity measures to plans and strategies

apply appropriate sustainability practices to plans and strategies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

park or reserve management approaches

human resource and financial management

works and project management practices

policies applying across all levels of government and within the specific region, including those under catchment plans

Australian Natural Heritage Charter and the Burra Charter and the interpretation of the charters

good planning practice and enterprise planning procedures and timelines

Any assessment undertaken on Aboriginal Country must comply with Community protocols and guidelines and be supported by Elders and Custodians of Country.

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. Determine priorities within the conservation or resource management plan

1.1 Identify priorities in plan that conserve places of high significance, address threats to significance, manage risks, and generate revenue from the resources

1.2 Express priorities in the plan in terms of new or continuing investigations into natural or cultural significance, new procedures, and new or continuing development or maintenance projects

1.3 Develop procedures to address conservation priorities within the context of legislation, park or reserve procedures and Codes of Practice

2. Develop projects to priorities

2.1 Determine development and maintenance projects according to Burra Charter and Australian National Heritage Charter guidelines

2.2 Identify outcomes and key project steps

2.3 Identify project steps and funding requirements

3. Obtain and manage funds

3.1 Develop budget and estimate funds to develop operations and projects

3.2 Make applications for funds

3.3 Manage budget

4. Brief staff on plan, priorities and project

4.1 Brief staff on the plan objectives, priorities and planned actions

4.2 Train staff in new procedures developed to address plan objectives, including work health and safety, sustainability and biosecurity policies and procedures

4.3 Develop project implementation details

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:

determine priorities based on areas of high significance, the level of risk to sensitive areas, and the potential for revenue generation

identify projects from the agreed priorities

develop budgets for projects and apply for funding

brief and train staff to carry out tasks and projects safely and in accordance with organisation policies, procedures and the management plan

apply work health and safety policies and procedures to plans and strategies

apply biosecurity measures to plans and strategies

apply appropriate sustainability practices to plans and strategies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

park or reserve management approaches

human resource and financial management

works and project management practices

policies applying across all levels of government and within the specific region, including those under catchment plans

Australian Natural Heritage Charter and the Burra Charter and the interpretation of the charters

good planning practice and enterprise planning procedures and timelines

Any assessment undertaken on Aboriginal Country must comply with Community protocols and guidelines and be supported by Elders and Custodians of Country.

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
Identify priorities in plan that conserve places of high significance, address threats to significance, manage risks, and generate revenue from the resources 
Express priorities in the plan in terms of new or continuing investigations into natural or cultural significance, new procedures, and new or continuing development or maintenance projects 
Develop procedures to address conservation priorities within the context of legislation, park or reserve procedures and Codes of Practice 
Determine development and maintenance projects according to Burra Charter and Australian National Heritage Charter guidelines 
Identify outcomes and key project steps 
Identify project steps and funding requirements 
Develop budget and estimate funds to develop operations and projects 
Make applications for funds 
Manage budget 
Brief staff on the plan objectives, priorities and planned actions 
Train staff in new procedures developed to address plan objectives, including work health and safety, sustainability and biosecurity policies and procedures 
Develop project implementation details 

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