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

AHCNAR501 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage natural areas on a rural property

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNAR501 - Manage natural areas on a rural property
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage natural areas on a rural property.This unit applies to management of programs on privately owned rural property, which are designed to enhance the sustainable ecological and economic capacity and outcomes of the land.All work is undertaken in accordance with relevant national, State, Territory and local legislation and regulations.This unit applies to individuals who manage projects and people and who provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and unpredictable problems.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: Determine location, size and type of area to be managed
  • Map location confirming property ownership and boundaries
  • Obtain lists of native animal and plant species specific to area
  • Determine features, characteristics and topography of site
  • Source and confirm accuracy of vegetation structure and conservation value data
  • Obtain details of the presence of and threats from pests
  • Assess ecological value of natural areas on property
  • Compile documented evidence of physical impacts on area
       
Element: Prepare management plan
  • Identify budgetary constraints for management plan
  • Design boundary control appropriate to natural area protection guidelines
  • Plan restoration and maintenance strategies in line with budget requirements
  • Reduce or correct physical impacts using industry endorsed strategies
  • Liaise with planning and specialist personnel and local authorities
  • Develop habitat enhancement strategies
  • Develop strategies to integrate management of natural areas into land use and production systems of property
  • Incorporate biosecurity, environmental sustainability and work health and safety procedures into management plan
  • Confirm management plan complies with relevant national, State, Territory and local legislation or regulations relating to environmental concerns
  • Prepare and present management plan
       
Element: Implement management strategies
  • Develop work schedules consistent with production requirements
  • Coordinate people, materials and equipment to carry out work according to management strategy
  • Schedule works in conjunction with operational personnel, taking seasonal weather conditions into consideration
  • Obtain permits or licenses for natural area works
  • Consult with neighbours, local authorities and others, as required, during the implementation of the works
  • Communicate with staff, clients and contractors regularly during implementation of the works
       


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. Determine location, size and type of area to be managed

1.1 Map location confirming property ownership and boundaries

1.2 Obtain lists of native animal and plant species specific to area

1.3 Determine features, characteristics and topography of site

1.4 Source and confirm accuracy of vegetation structure and conservation value data

1.5 Obtain details of the presence of and threats from pests

1.6 Assess ecological value of natural areas on property

1.7 Compile documented evidence of physical impacts on area

2 Prepare management plan

2.1 Identify budgetary constraints for management plan

2.2 Design boundary control appropriate to natural area protection guidelines

2.3 Plan restoration and maintenance strategies in line with budget requirements

2.4 Reduce or correct physical impacts using industry endorsed strategies

2.5 Liaise with planning and specialist personnel and local authorities

2.6 Develop habitat enhancement strategies

2.7 Develop strategies to integrate management of natural areas into land use and production systems of property

2.8 Incorporate biosecurity, environmental sustainability and work health and safety procedures into management plan

2.9 Confirm management plan complies with relevant national, State, Territory and local legislation or regulations relating to environmental concerns

2.10 Prepare and present management plan

3. Implement management strategies

3.1 Develop work schedules consistent with production requirements

3.2 Coordinate people, materials and equipment to carry out work according to management strategy

3.3 Schedule works in conjunction with operational personnel, taking seasonal weather conditions into consideration

3.4 Obtain permits or licenses for natural area works

3.5 Consult with neighbours, local authorities and others, as required, during the implementation of the works

3.6 Communicate with staff, clients and contractors regularly during implementation of the works

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:

determine features and characteristics of natural areas

source topographical information and conservation data about a site

assess the ecological value of natural areas on a property

develop and implement management strategies in accordance with organisational guidelines and industry best practice

consult with neighbouring landholders, local authorities and interest groups

coordinate team to carry out work in natural areas according to management strategies and within statutory requirements

develop and implement restoration and maintenance management strategies that meet relevant national, State, Territory and local legislation or regulations relating to environmental concerns

ensure management plans incorporate work health and safety and biosecurity legislative requirements and appropriate sustainability practices

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

natural area restoration and management principles

advantages and limitations of sustainable land management strategies, including environment sustainability as a 'whole-system' approach

property planning and enterprise budgeting systems and procedures

environmental issues especially in regard to water catchments, air, noise, ecosystems, habitat and waste minimisation that impact on management plan

relevant State/Territory legislative requirements related to environmental protection and control standards

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. Determine location, size and type of area to be managed

1.1 Map location confirming property ownership and boundaries

1.2 Obtain lists of native animal and plant species specific to area

1.3 Determine features, characteristics and topography of site

1.4 Source and confirm accuracy of vegetation structure and conservation value data

1.5 Obtain details of the presence of and threats from pests

1.6 Assess ecological value of natural areas on property

1.7 Compile documented evidence of physical impacts on area

2 Prepare management plan

2.1 Identify budgetary constraints for management plan

2.2 Design boundary control appropriate to natural area protection guidelines

2.3 Plan restoration and maintenance strategies in line with budget requirements

2.4 Reduce or correct physical impacts using industry endorsed strategies

2.5 Liaise with planning and specialist personnel and local authorities

2.6 Develop habitat enhancement strategies

2.7 Develop strategies to integrate management of natural areas into land use and production systems of property

2.8 Incorporate biosecurity, environmental sustainability and work health and safety procedures into management plan

2.9 Confirm management plan complies with relevant national, State, Territory and local legislation or regulations relating to environmental concerns

2.10 Prepare and present management plan

3. Implement management strategies

3.1 Develop work schedules consistent with production requirements

3.2 Coordinate people, materials and equipment to carry out work according to management strategy

3.3 Schedule works in conjunction with operational personnel, taking seasonal weather conditions into consideration

3.4 Obtain permits or licenses for natural area works

3.5 Consult with neighbours, local authorities and others, as required, during the implementation of the works

3.6 Communicate with staff, clients and contractors regularly during implementation of the works

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
Map location confirming property ownership and boundaries 
Obtain lists of native animal and plant species specific to area 
Determine features, characteristics and topography of site 
Source and confirm accuracy of vegetation structure and conservation value data 
Obtain details of the presence of and threats from pests 
Assess ecological value of natural areas on property 
Compile documented evidence of physical impacts on area 
Identify budgetary constraints for management plan 
Design boundary control appropriate to natural area protection guidelines 
Plan restoration and maintenance strategies in line with budget requirements 
Reduce or correct physical impacts using industry endorsed strategies 
Liaise with planning and specialist personnel and local authorities 
Develop habitat enhancement strategies 
Develop strategies to integrate management of natural areas into land use and production systems of property 
Incorporate biosecurity, environmental sustainability and work health and safety procedures into management plan 
Confirm management plan complies with relevant national, State, Territory and local legislation or regulations relating to environmental concerns 
Prepare and present management plan 
Develop work schedules consistent with production requirements 
Coordinate people, materials and equipment to carry out work according to management strategy 
Schedule works in conjunction with operational personnel, taking seasonal weather conditions into consideration 
Obtain permits or licenses for natural area works 
Consult with neighbours, local authorities and others, as required, during the implementation of the works 
Communicate with staff, clients and contractors regularly during implementation of the works 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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