Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCNAR303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement revegetation works

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNAR303 - Implement revegetation works
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement revegetation works in natural restoration areas.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for revegetation works
  • Identify appropriate timing and method of planting required
  • Select tools and materials required for the task and check functionality and cleanliness
  • Identify, obtain and store plant materials
  • Determine and organise labour and machinery requirements
  • Prepare a works schedule and provide to management or client
  • Conduct a safety risk assessment and apply work health and safety procedures
       
Element: Prepare the revegetation site
  • Identify site hazards, assess risks and implement risk controls
  • Undertake site preparation according to planting plan or supervisor’s instructions
  • Use soil nutrients and ameliorants, if required by plan specifications
  • Mark out revegetation site according to supervisor instructions or plan, applying knowledge of ecosystems and habitat requirements
  • Treat all diseased and competing plants, debris and pollutants according to the plan and implement risk controls
  • Select and apply treatments according to the risk controls selected
  • Install protective structures where indicated by the risk controls implemented
       
Element: Undertake revegetation works
  • Carry out revegetation works in accordance with work health and safety policies and procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Inspect plant materials before revegetation works and discard defective materials
  • Treat plant materials with required nutrients according to documented guidelines
  • Plant revegetation stock according to planting program
  • Apply appropriate techniques for protecting, securing or anchoring new plants
  • Apply appropriate biosecurity and environmentally sustainable practices
  • Ensure all of the revegetation program requirements have been implemented
  • Identify and report potential threats to revegetation works
       
Element: Maintain revegetated site
  • Monitor growth of plants
  • Maintain site according to the planting program requirements
  • Undertake remedial action and plant protection according to the needs of the species
  • Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for revegetation works

1.1 Identify appropriate timing and method of planting required

1.2 Select tools and materials required for the task and check functionality and cleanliness

1.3 Identify, obtain and store plant materials

1.4 Determine and organise labour and machinery requirements

1.5 Prepare a works schedule and provide to management or client

1.6 Conduct a safety risk assessment and apply work health and safety procedures

2. Prepare the revegetation site

2.1 Identify site hazards, assess risks and implement risk controls

2.2 Undertake site preparation according to planting plan or supervisor’s instructions

2.3 Use soil nutrients and ameliorants, if required by plan specifications

2.4 Mark out revegetation site according to supervisor instructions or plan, applying knowledge of ecosystems and habitat requirements

2.5 Treat all diseased and competing plants, debris and pollutants according to the plan and implement risk controls

2.6 Select and apply treatments according to the risk controls selected

2.7 Install protective structures where indicated by the risk controls implemented

3. Undertake revegetation works

3.1 Carry out revegetation works in accordance with work health and safety policies and procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

3.2 Inspect plant materials before revegetation works and discard defective materials

3.3 Treat plant materials with required nutrients according to documented guidelines

3.4 Plant revegetation stock according to planting program

3.5 Apply appropriate techniques for protecting, securing or anchoring new plants

3.6 Apply appropriate biosecurity and environmentally sustainable practices

3.7 Ensure all of the revegetation program requirements have been implemented

3.8 Identify and report potential threats to revegetation works

4. Maintain revegetated site

4.1 Monitor growth of plants

4.2 Maintain site according to the planting program requirements

4.3 Undertake remedial action and plant protection according to the needs of the species

4.4 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

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:

carry out all revegetation works according to the planting plan or supervisor instructions

prepare the site for revegetation works

conduct a site hazard identification and risk control assessment

recognise and treat plant diseases on a revegetation site

treat weeds and competing plants

clean and maintain the revegetated site

use, clean, maintain and store machinery and equipment according to manufacturer instructions

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

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

revegetation techniques

ecosystems, provenance and habitat requirements

factors affecting the timing and method of planting

identification of pests and diseases of trees

principles and methods relating to the prevention and control of pests and diseases

safety requirements when handling and using hazardous goods

nutrient requirements of a range of plant species and cultivars

physiology of plant growth

techniques for protecting and securing or anchoring trees and shrubs

soils, nutrients and ameliorants applicable to revegetation program

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for revegetation works

1.1 Identify appropriate timing and method of planting required

1.2 Select tools and materials required for the task and check functionality and cleanliness

1.3 Identify, obtain and store plant materials

1.4 Determine and organise labour and machinery requirements

1.5 Prepare a works schedule and provide to management or client

1.6 Conduct a safety risk assessment and apply work health and safety procedures

2. Prepare the revegetation site

2.1 Identify site hazards, assess risks and implement risk controls

2.2 Undertake site preparation according to planting plan or supervisor’s instructions

2.3 Use soil nutrients and ameliorants, if required by plan specifications

2.4 Mark out revegetation site according to supervisor instructions or plan, applying knowledge of ecosystems and habitat requirements

2.5 Treat all diseased and competing plants, debris and pollutants according to the plan and implement risk controls

2.6 Select and apply treatments according to the risk controls selected

2.7 Install protective structures where indicated by the risk controls implemented

3. Undertake revegetation works

3.1 Carry out revegetation works in accordance with work health and safety policies and procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

3.2 Inspect plant materials before revegetation works and discard defective materials

3.3 Treat plant materials with required nutrients according to documented guidelines

3.4 Plant revegetation stock according to planting program

3.5 Apply appropriate techniques for protecting, securing or anchoring new plants

3.6 Apply appropriate biosecurity and environmentally sustainable practices

3.7 Ensure all of the revegetation program requirements have been implemented

3.8 Identify and report potential threats to revegetation works

4. Maintain revegetated site

4.1 Monitor growth of plants

4.2 Maintain site according to the planting program requirements

4.3 Undertake remedial action and plant protection according to the needs of the species

4.4 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify appropriate timing and method of planting required 
Select tools and materials required for the task and check functionality and cleanliness 
Identify, obtain and store plant materials 
Determine and organise labour and machinery requirements 
Prepare a works schedule and provide to management or client 
Conduct a safety risk assessment and apply work health and safety procedures 
Identify site hazards, assess risks and implement risk controls 
Undertake site preparation according to planting plan or supervisor’s instructions 
Use soil nutrients and ameliorants, if required by plan specifications 
Mark out revegetation site according to supervisor instructions or plan, applying knowledge of ecosystems and habitat requirements 
Treat all diseased and competing plants, debris and pollutants according to the plan and implement risk controls 
Select and apply treatments according to the risk controls selected 
Install protective structures where indicated by the risk controls implemented 
Carry out revegetation works in accordance with work health and safety policies and procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment 
Inspect plant materials before revegetation works and discard defective materials 
Treat plant materials with required nutrients according to documented guidelines 
Plant revegetation stock according to planting program 
Apply appropriate techniques for protecting, securing or anchoring new plants 
Apply appropriate biosecurity and environmentally sustainable practices 
Ensure all of the revegetation program requirements have been implemented 
Identify and report potential threats to revegetation works 
Monitor growth of plants 
Maintain site according to the planting program requirements 
Undertake remedial action and plant protection according to the needs of the species 
Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCNAR303 - Implement revegetation works
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