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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify scope of natural area restoration works
  2. Coordinate the supply of materials and equipment
  3. Monitor restoration works
  4. Prepare site for completion

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:

supervise natural area restoration works

identify hazards and ensure safe systems of work are in place

scope the natural area restoration works required and compare to specifications of work on the contract

develop a work program and source labour and equipment to undertake the work

maintain the supply of materials and access to equipment to allow restoration work to proceed

coordinate team to achieve optimum performance

monitor the work program and make adjustments to task schedule where required

monitor work to achieve specified outcomes and to minimise environmental disturbance

inspect work to ensure specifications are met and environmental impact is minimised

report project completion to management or client according to enterprise requirements

monitor the application of appropriate sustainability practices in natural area restoration works

monitor team to ensure work health and safety policies and procedures are followed

monitor team to ensure biosecurity measures are applied


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

strategies and techniques to avoid negative environmental impacts

work programming

natural area restoration techniques to be used in the works

environmental factors to be considered in restoration works, including:

the role of native plants and animals in the ecosystem of the area

vertebrate pests and options for control

impact of weeds and pests and appropriate control methods

ability to assess restoration potential of sites

basic plant and animal ecology

knowledge of different ecosystems

team supervision

strategies for monitoring work quality and progress

application of work health and safety and environmental legislation, codes of practice and enterprise procedures in natural area restoration works