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Evidence Guide: AHCNAR401A - Supervise natural area restoration works

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AHCNAR401A - Supervise natural area restoration works

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Identify scope of natural area restoration works

  1. Nature of restoration works and extent of responsibilities are identified and checked against relevant contract documentation.
  2. Personnel and other resources (in-house or by contractor) required to undertake restoration works are identified according to the scope of the project and relevant documentation provided.
  3. A work program is developed according to the needs of management and/or the client to ensure that project outcomes are reached within designated time lines.
  4. Potential environmental impacts of the proposed restoration works is determined and advised to manager/client.
  5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented, monitored and reviewed.
Nature of restoration works and extent of responsibilities are identified and checked against relevant contract documentation.

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Personnel and other resources (in-house or by contractor) required to undertake restoration works are identified according to the scope of the project and relevant documentation provided.

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A work program is developed according to the needs of management and/or the client to ensure that project outcomes are reached within designated time lines.

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Potential environmental impacts of the proposed restoration works is determined and advised to manager/client.

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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented, monitored and reviewed.

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Coordinate the supply of materials/equipment

  1. Material quantities and equipment requirements are calculated and coordinated to ensure an on-going work program is maintained according to the scope of the project.
  2. Materials are ordered, checked for specified quantity and quality then stockpiled according to enterprise guidelines.
  3. Specific delivery requirements are conveyed and confirmed with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered to suit the work program.
  4. Rejected materials or products are sent back to the supplier for replacement according to enterprise guidelines.
Material quantities and equipment requirements are calculated and coordinated to ensure an on-going work program is maintained according to the scope of the project.

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Materials are ordered, checked for specified quantity and quality then stockpiled according to enterprise guidelines.

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Specific delivery requirements are conveyed and confirmed with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered to suit the work program.

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Rejected materials or products are sent back to the supplier for replacement according to enterprise guidelines.

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Monitor restoration works

  1. The work program is monitored and adjusted, if necessary, to ensure that project outcomes are reached within designated time lines or to accommodate any client changes or directions.
  2. Work is monitored and adjusted, if necessary, to ensure project outcomes are achieved.
  3. Project contract direction is periodically given to the contractor for action in written instructions.
  4. Issues likely to cause delays, or alter the scope of the works, are identified, recorded and reported to management and/or the client according to enterprise guidelines.
  5. Alterations to the scope of the work are costed using agreed unit rates by the contractor and variations are forwarded in writing for approval by the client.
  6. Periodic inspection of work are undertaken to ensure project outcomes are achieved and to make progress payments.
  7. The work site is monitored to ensure it remains in a clean, tidy and safe condition throughout and on completion of restoration works.
The work program is monitored and adjusted, if necessary, to ensure that project outcomes are reached within designated time lines or to accommodate any client changes or directions.

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Work is monitored and adjusted, if necessary, to ensure project outcomes are achieved.

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Project contract direction is periodically given to the contractor for action in written instructions.

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Issues likely to cause delays, or alter the scope of the works, are identified, recorded and reported to management and/or the client according to enterprise guidelines.

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Alterations to the scope of the work are costed using agreed unit rates by the contractor and variations are forwarded in writing for approval by the client.

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Periodic inspection of work are undertaken to ensure project outcomes are achieved and to make progress payments.

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The work site is monitored to ensure it remains in a clean, tidy and safe condition throughout and on completion of restoration works.

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Prepare site for completion

  1. Site is inspected prior to practical completion to ensure all works have been undertaken according to contract documents and the relevant documentation.
  2. Any works not complying are noted and rectified according to the contract specification as outstanding items.
  3. A completed restoration works report is produced, recorded and communicated to management and/or the client according to enterprise guidelines.
  4. Following completion of outstanding items a Practical Completion Certificate is forwarded to the contractor.
Site is inspected prior to practical completion to ensure all works have been undertaken according to contract documents and the relevant documentation.

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Any works not complying are noted and rectified according to the contract specification as outstanding items.

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A completed restoration works report is produced, recorded and communicated to management and/or the client according to enterprise guidelines.

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Following completion of outstanding items a Practical Completion Certificate is forwarded to the contractor.

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

scope the natural area restoration works required and compare to specifications of work on the contract

develop a work program and source labour and equipment to undertake the work

maintain the supply of materials and access to equipment to allow restoration work to proceed

monitor the work program and make adjustments to task schedule where required

inspect work to ensure specifications are met and environmental impact is minimised

arrange for inspection of completed works and complete project report.

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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

identify hazards and ensure safe systems of work are in place

inspect and assess site for restoration needs and potential

identify native plants and establish their role in the ecosystem

assess the risk of weeds and pests and plan integrated control methods

identify native fauna and their requirements and ecosystem role

identify vertebrate pests and options for control

minimise environmental disturbance

inspect and assess personnel for work quality

monitor the quality of work to achieve specified outcomes

monitor timelines and resource requirements to ensure project outcomes are met

coordinate a team to achieve optimum performance

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, develop sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legibly information collected and select and apply procedures to a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

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

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

Required knowledge

strategies and techniques to avoid negative environmental impacts

work programming

responsibilities and requirements of contracts and other relevant documentation

common and scientific names of native plants

common names of weeds, native and pest animals

importance and value of local provenance species

natural area restoration techniques

ability to assess restoration potential of sites

basic plant and animal ecology

knowledge of different ecosystems

map and plan reading

team supervision

strategies for monitoring work quality and progress

OHS and environmental legislation, codes of practice and enterprise procedures.

Range Statement

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

Revegetation programs include:

assisted natural regeneration

planting and direct seeding

weed and animal control

conservation earthworks

construction of pathways and visitor facilities

erosion control.