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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Assess fauna populations
  2. Prepare management plan
  3. Control or maintain fauna population

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

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:

assess fauna populations and their habitat

assess the impact of fauna population on the environment

determine the stability and importance of fauna populations for their species

plan intervention measures to improve species distribution, habitat and survivability

prepare a fauna management plan in accordance with legislative requirements and enterprise procedures, including informing staff and stakeholders

implement plan to control or maintain fauna populations

develop workplace health and safety procedures within the management plan

incorporate biosecurity procedures in the management plan

apply animal welfare practices when managing fauna populations

apply appropriate sustainability practices


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

legislative and enterprise requirements

ecology of species, habitats, predators, competitors

survey and assessment techniques

key anatomical and behavioural characteristics and reproduction patterns of species

signs and symptoms of health issues in the species

management planning

requirements of licences for scientific, educational and conservation activities

requirements for ensuring thewelfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice