This unit applies to the regeneration of natural areas that require specialist seeding requirements.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Organise for direct seeding

1.1. Conducts work according to site procedures, regulations, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), other relevant legislation, manufacturer's specifications safely and efficiently.

1.2. Receives, interprets and clarifies shift change over details.

1.3. Selects appropriate type of equipment and/or attachments according to job specifications and to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of work activities.

1.4. Appropriate materials are selected according to site conditions and rehabilitation plan.

1.5. Identifies and manages potential risks and hazards according to the work plan to ensure safe and efficient seeding.

1.6. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment.

1.7. Conducts equipment pre-start (visual) checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation.

1.8. Manages site environmental and heritage issues.

1.9. Collects seeds for use in rehabilitation activities from local plants near the rehabilitation site to promote native plant growth.

1.10. Determines type and proportion of cover crop according to rehabilitation plan and site conditions.

1.11. Avoids introduction of foreign species or incompatible species (where applicable).

1.12. Communicates with other personnel using approved communication methods.

1.13. Adheres to emergency procedures to ensure safety of personnel, plant and equipment.

2. Conduct direct seeding operations

2.1. Ensures direct seeding method provides adequate plant coverage according to plant type, rehabilitation plan and environmental guidelines.

2.2. Minimises damage to site utilising direct seeding equipment and appropriate techniques.

2.3. Conducts seeding activities within appropriate season and growing conditions.

2.4. Completes all required records and documentation accurately and promptly indicating result of seeding activities.

2.5. Carries out seeding and fertilising activities according to site conditions, flora type, rehabilitation plan and environmental guidelines. Applies appropriate seed mix and fertiliser according to site and weather conditions, accessibility and future land use.

3. Conduct housekeeping activities

3.1. Cleans equipment.

3.2. Cleans and stores attachments and other ancillary equipment.

3.3. Completes all required records and documentation accurately and promptly.

Required skills

ancillary equipment operation, maintenance, cleaning

apply diagnostic techniques

decision making

directing

equipment adjustment

equipment operation, maintenance (minor), cleaning

hazard identification

hazardous goods handling techniques

interpret ground conditions

interpretation of plans, reports, maps, specifications

maintain records

monitoring

organise work tasks

plan and document reading

report defects

safe work practices

seed application (machine or hand)

select and fit personal protective equipment

team work

trouble shooting

use computer systems

use relevant hand tools

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

cover crop methods

emergency procedures

environmental and heritage procedures

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

fertiliser characteristics and application methods

foreign species identification

future land use principles

geological and technical data

hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills

isolation procedures

night and day working procedures

occupational health and safety procedures

open cut procedures

operational procedures and checks

seeding methods

shutdown procedures

site procedures

site safety requirements

soil dynamics

start up procedures.

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

prepare the site for seeding with consideration to environmental impacts

conduct seeding to maximise germination response

complete seeding operations in line with site stability and environmental requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Equipment may include:

aircraft (helicopter, fixed winged craft)

machinery that can be calibrated

seeding equipment.

Materials may include:

chemicals

fertiliser

seeds.

Future land use may be:

agriculture

re-establish vegetation which fulfils the functions of the original native vegetation

restore to native vegetation.

Unit sector

Natural area restoration

This unit contains employability skills.