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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Carry out preliminary design activities for the biological survey
   • Identify survey scope, objectives and constraints according to client requirements
   • Source, collate and evaluate current data relevant to survey requirements
   • Develop processes for data collection and processing consistent with the survey scope, objectives and constraints
   • Design survey plan that reflects client requirements and present to client for approval
   • Incorporate work health and safety and environmental sustainability and biosecurity procedures into plan
2. Determine requirements of the biological survey
   • Identify biological survey indicators and evaluate constraints and opportunities for data collection
   • Identify data collection points that are repeatable and statistically representative
   • Identify hazards associated with a biological survey, assess risks and develop controls, determine costs, and document in the survey design
   • Determine tools, equipment and machinery required for the survey and confirm availability with suppliers, contractors and personnel
   • Schedule survey activities and surveyor access according to the survey design
   • Document survey procedures and schedules and present to appropriate personnel and client for approval
3. Conduct the biological survey
   • Conduct field visit to verify previous data and gather further information on species frequency, distribution and health or habitat values
   • Conduct the biological survey according to the survey design
   • Monitor survey activities for accuracy, compliance to the survey design and out-of-specification procedures or events
   • Undertake staged data collection according to the survey design, scheduling and surveyor access requirements
   • Record all monitoring and survey data promptly and accurately according to specifications of the survey design
4. Compile a biological survey report
   • Analyse data and draw conclusions based on appropriate evidence and reasoned arguments
   • Prepare a biological survey report that describes survey findings according to the survey scope and objectives, identifies areas requiring remedial action for improvement and details recommendations for action
   • Present report to the client

Range Statement

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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:

plan, conduct and report on biological surveys according to client requirements, enterprise policy and industry best practice

identify the scope, objectives and constraints for a biological survey according to client requirements, the biological components to be surveyed and enterprise policy

assess the availability of current data and determine data collection and processing needs

identify biological indicators that are repeatable and statistically representative

develop a survey plan that documents survey methods and indicators

schedule survey activities and establish access to the site

conduct a biological survey with data collection staged and recorded according to the survey plan

produce a biological survey report with detailed analysis and conclusion, including a description and assessment of the specified biological components, in agreed timeframes to client and enterprise standards

design and conduct biological survey in accordance with work health and safety and environmental legislative requirements

ensure survey plan and activities complies with Animal Welfare Codes of Practice

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

apply biosecurity measures in the context of own work

apply appropriate sustainability practices in the context of own work

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

biological classification systems

plant and animal recognition relevant to survey area

environmental factors that impact on vegetation and animal populations

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

ecological principles and terminology

energy flows and trophic structures of communities

legal requirements relating to the protection and clearance of vegetation and animal species

assessment, reporting and client liaison procedures and best practice techniques

enterprise work team management guidelines

work health and safety legislative requirements and Codes of Practice

hazard identification, assessment and control measures

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