Required skills

communication skills to

consult and liaise with stakeholders and staff on the implementation of landmanagement strategies

seek feedback on strategy effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement

language and literacy skills to

analyse data about land capability

prepare reports

document action plans

prepare educational material

collect and analyse data to evaluate landmanagement strategy performance

numeracy skills to develop strategies within organisational budgets

problemsolving skills to

assess and prioritise threats and opportunities

select appropriate landuse options

monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of landmanagement strategies

develop alternative strategies where required

planning and organising skills to develop implement and evaluate landmanagement strategies within organisational timeframes and budgets

Required knowledge

legislation to enable responsible and sustainable land management and planning

organisation policies and procedures to

collect and use information responsibly

evaluate select and implement landmanagement strategies according to organisational objectives

elements of sustainable natural resource management and planning, including waste minimisation

land capabilities and uses to enable the development of appropriate landmanagement strategies

landmanagement practices and systems to enable the responsible management of resources

research and analysis techniques to enable the collection and analysis of data for the development of appropriate landmanagement strategies

projectmanagement techniques to monitor and evaluate landmanagement strategies to enable sustainable use

political and economic trends in relation to landmanagement issues to enable an accurate analysis of threats and opportunities

agriculture and forestry practices that may impact on selection of landmanagement strategies

ecological principles and systems and their relationship to sustainable land management

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

undertake research planning and consultation to develop implement and evaluate landmanagement strategies for a specific location or area consistent with community expectations and organisation and legislative requirements

develop community education packages and formal landuse incentive programs to support implementation of landmanagement strategies

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

development and implementation of strategies to achieve sustainable land management that reflect local requirements and are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

an area or location to assess its capability and develop landmanagement strategies

associated resources and information relevant to sustainable land management

relevant stakeholders

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

review of authentic landmanagement strategy incorporating action plans community education package and formal landuse incentive program

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of natural systems and interrelationships between the components

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing appropriate work performed by the individual

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISXRESA Use resources efficiently

SISXRES403A Use resources efficiently.

Major characteristics of land capability may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Information sources may include:

Threats and opportunities may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Classification system may include:

Stakeholders may include:

Action plans may include: