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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan maintenance works
  2. Undertake maintenance
  3. Report completion of activities

Evidence Required

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in maintaining natural areas requires evidence that maintenance works have been planned and carried out in places of natural significance according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice The skills and knowledge required to maintain natural areas must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts For example this could include different environments sites of natural significance and maintenance activities

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

Ecology in land based coastal zones andor marine parks

Marine shore and land based species

Applicable StateTerritory and Commonwealth legislation covering parks conservation environmental protection and heritage

Natural and human threats to places of natural significance

Pollution sources and damage potential

Basic protectionrehabilitation methods

Legislation under which enterprise operates

Enterprise procedures for reporting maintenance works

Selection and application of protective structures devices and signs

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These skills include the ability to

Plan maintenance works to achieve minimal deleterious impacts

Undertake maintenance with minimal deleterious impacts

Report completion of activities

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Reports to management

How can information be collected analysed and organised

According to enterprise policy and procedures

How are activities planned and organised

Equipment and materials

How can team work be applied

Maintenance works

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Timing and costing associated with maintenance works

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Analysing threats to place

How can the use of technology be applied

Equipment and machinery

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

For information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Range Statement

Range of Variables

The Range of Variables defines the different contexts, work environments and parameters governing the performance of this competency standard. The variables chosen in training and assessment will need to reflect local industry and regional contexts

What aspects of natural significance may be relevant to this standard?

Species diversity, ecosystem diversity and community diversity, rarity of species and uniqueness of related ecosystems, geological diversity including land forms, degree to which geological features and land forms are significant, potential natural integrity, impact of any degradation and/or disturbance, potential interrelationship with cultural values including Indigenous and other values, organisation policy and practice, aesthetic dimensions, interface/integration with productive lands, water catchments, river systems, urban areas, coastal and marine environments and presence of minerals.

Which stakeholders may be included?

The enterprise management, a government agency, private organisations, enterprises or individuals, visitors to the park/reserve, community groups involved in environmental matters including any 'friends of the park', local population and general public, business operating in park such as tour operators, concessionaires and accommodation operators.

To which people do risk control measures apply?

Visitors to a place or area for natural and/or cultural tourism purposes, tour guides from other enterprises, bus drivers, aircraft and vessel crew, contractors, scientific researchers, campers, hikers, friends of park/reserve committees and other voluntary agencies, cultural groups, nearby landholders, and Indigenous peoples.

What protective measures may be included?

Exclusion from dangerous and/or sensitive areas, protection of flora, fauna, topsoil and other features by physical barriers and/or administrative controls, escorting visitors, construction of works and protective barriers, visitor education, briefing of contractors and others on risks and administrative control procedures and measures.

For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment refer to the Sector Booklet.