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Evidence Guide: AHCNRM506 - Plan and monitor works projects in catchments and waterways

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AHCNRM506 - Plan and monitor works projects in catchments and waterways

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

Inspect and assess catchment and waterways sites for inclusion in a works program

  1. Establish the environmental outcomes and priorities of the works program
  2. Apply work health and safety policies and procedures, environmentally sustainable practices and biosecurity measures
  3. Confirm the physical characteristics and health of catchment and waterways with a site assessment
  4. Assess the range of operating conditions, hazards and sensitive environments for impact on proposed projects
  5. Assess the heritage and cultural values of sites
  6. Consult potential project partners and investors on the scope and purpose of the works program
Establish the environmental outcomes and priorities of the works program

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Apply work health and safety policies and procedures, environmentally sustainable practices and biosecurity measures

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Confirm the physical characteristics and health of catchment and waterways with a site assessment

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Assess the range of operating conditions, hazards and sensitive environments for impact on proposed projects

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Assess the heritage and cultural values of sites

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Consult potential project partners and investors on the scope and purpose of the works program

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Plan works project

  1. Consult with stakeholders to determine project priorities
  2. Obtain permits, licenses and other authorisations
  3. Determine and source equipment and materials and personnel required for project
  4. Confirm terms and conditions of project work with project partners and investors
  5. Prepare plans and specifications for works project
  6. Complete project documentation and communicate details
Consult with stakeholders to determine project priorities

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Obtain permits, licenses and other authorisations

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Determine and source equipment and materials and personnel required for project

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Confirm terms and conditions of project work with project partners and investors

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Prepare plans and specifications for works project

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Complete project documentation and communicate details

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Monitor works project

  1. Establish monitoring program that includes selecting representative water quality and macro invertebrate monitoring sites using data collection guidelines, data collection parameters and timelines
  2. Establish data benchmarks for evaluating the outcomes of project
  3. Ensure the ongoing requirements of contractors and project workers are met
  4. Provide appropriate and timely support
  5. Monitor the condition of the project site to ensure it is left in an agreed condition
  6. Report outcomes of monitoring to enterprise requirements
Establish monitoring program that includes selecting representative water quality and macro invertebrate monitoring sites using data collection guidelines, data collection parameters and timelines

Completed
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Establish data benchmarks for evaluating the outcomes of project

Completed
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Ensure the ongoing requirements of contractors and project workers are met

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Provide appropriate and timely support

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Monitor the condition of the project site to ensure it is left in an agreed condition

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Report outcomes of monitoring to enterprise requirements

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Review works program

  1. Evaluate individual projects to ensure compliance with agreed outcomes
  2. Determine whether projects are meeting the environmental targets
  3. Recommend changes to the works program to better achieve catchment and waterways priorities
  4. Use a relational data management system for recording monitoring data and reporting to stakeholders
Evaluate individual projects to ensure compliance with agreed outcomes

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Determine whether projects are meeting the environmental targets

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Recommend changes to the works program to better achieve catchment and waterways priorities

Completed
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Use a relational data management system for recording monitoring data and reporting to stakeholders

Completed
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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Inspect and assess catchment and waterways sites for inclusion in a works program

1.1 Establish the environmental outcomes and priorities of the works program

1.2 Apply work health and safety policies and procedures, environmentally sustainable practices and biosecurity measures

1.3 Confirm the physical characteristics and health of catchment and waterways with a site assessment

1.4 Assess the range of operating conditions, hazards and sensitive environments for impact on proposed projects

1.5 Assess the heritage and cultural values of sites

1.6 Consult potential project partners and investors on the scope and purpose of the works program

2. Plan works project

2.1 Consult with stakeholders to determine project priorities

2.2 Obtain permits, licenses and other authorisations

2.3 Determine and source equipment and materials and personnel required for project

2.4 Confirm terms and conditions of project work with project partners and investors

2.5 Prepare plans and specifications for works project

2.6 Complete project documentation and communicate details

3. Monitor works project

3.1 Establish monitoring program that includes selecting representative water quality and macro invertebrate monitoring sites using data collection guidelines, data collection parameters and timelines

3.2 Establish data benchmarks for evaluating the outcomes of project

3.3 Ensure the ongoing requirements of contractors and project workers are met

3.4 Provide appropriate and timely support

3.5 Monitor the condition of the project site to ensure it is left in an agreed condition

3.6 Report outcomes of monitoring to enterprise requirements

4. Review works program

4.1 Evaluate individual projects to ensure compliance with agreed outcomes

4.2 Determine whether projects are meeting the environmental targets

4.3 Recommend changes to the works program to better achieve catchment and waterways priorities

4.4 Use a relational data management system for recording monitoring data and reporting to stakeholders

Required Skills and Knowledge

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Inspect and assess catchment and waterways sites for inclusion in a works program

1.1 Establish the environmental outcomes and priorities of the works program

1.2 Apply work health and safety policies and procedures, environmentally sustainable practices and biosecurity measures

1.3 Confirm the physical characteristics and health of catchment and waterways with a site assessment

1.4 Assess the range of operating conditions, hazards and sensitive environments for impact on proposed projects

1.5 Assess the heritage and cultural values of sites

1.6 Consult potential project partners and investors on the scope and purpose of the works program

2. Plan works project

2.1 Consult with stakeholders to determine project priorities

2.2 Obtain permits, licenses and other authorisations

2.3 Determine and source equipment and materials and personnel required for project

2.4 Confirm terms and conditions of project work with project partners and investors

2.5 Prepare plans and specifications for works project

2.6 Complete project documentation and communicate details

3. Monitor works project

3.1 Establish monitoring program that includes selecting representative water quality and macro invertebrate monitoring sites using data collection guidelines, data collection parameters and timelines

3.2 Establish data benchmarks for evaluating the outcomes of project

3.3 Ensure the ongoing requirements of contractors and project workers are met

3.4 Provide appropriate and timely support

3.5 Monitor the condition of the project site to ensure it is left in an agreed condition

3.6 Report outcomes of monitoring to enterprise requirements

4. Review works program

4.1 Evaluate individual projects to ensure compliance with agreed outcomes

4.2 Determine whether projects are meeting the environmental targets

4.3 Recommend changes to the works program to better achieve catchment and waterways priorities

4.4 Use a relational data management system for recording monitoring data and reporting to stakeholders

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:

apply effective consultation techniques to ensure stakeholder contribution to project priorities

research and determine the environmental conditions of project worksites in relation to the wider catchment

undertake consultation with stakeholders

work with and support project partners during project implementation

develop waterway monitoring program that includes selecting representative water quality and macro invertebrate monitoring sites

monitor project to ensure it is meeting regulatory requirements

evaluate the impact of projects on sustainable catchment management

determine the physical and human resources necessary for project success

determine suitable monitoring procedures that will provide sufficient information for evaluation and review of the project

evaluate the environmental benefits of the works program using existing techniques and reporting guidelines

complete reporting requirements to enterprise standards and to meet the needs of stakeholders, partners and investors

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of physical characteristics and indicators of health of waterways and catchments, including:

wetland and floodplain processes and function:

factors that influence stream flow

stream dynamics

stream formation

eutrophication

impacts of land use on waterways

indicators of catchment health:

pest plant and animal infestations

vegetation decline

soil erosion

stream bank erosion

water quality decline

water quality parameters:

physical and chemical properties of water

biological indicators of water quality

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

project planning processes

permits and licences required for on-ground works

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