What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in maintaining wildlife habitat refuge for protection of non-target animals from predators requires evidence that a site has been selected, assessed and maintained according to enterprise and industry standards. The skills and knowledge required to maintain wildlife habitat refuge for protection of native species from predators must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different wildlife habitats and locations and predators.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:
Relevant legislation and regulations.
Common law principles relating to property, stock, duty of care and due diligence.
Risks to land users' posed by vertebrate pests including exotic diseases and zoonoses.
Vertebrate pest life cycles and behaviours.
Harbours used by vertebrate pests.
Wildlife habitats used by desirable animal species.
Wildlife habitat modification techniques.
What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?
To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:
Communicate with work colleagues.
Use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Record and report task completion and, where necessary, observations of property status.
Prepare for the refuge maintenance job.
Maintain wildlife habitat refuges for protection of desirable animal species from predators.
Clean and store equipment and materials.
What processes should be applied to this competency standard?
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
How can communication of ideas and information (1) be applied?
Clarify requirements and expectations for the job and liaise with work colleagues.
How can information be collected, analysed and organised (2)?
Inspect areas to be maintained and distinguish between features which harbour pests and features which provide protection for desirable animal species.
How are activities planned and organised (2)?
Organise own work activities.
How can team work (2) be applied?
Collaborate with work colleagues during work activities.
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques (2) be applied?
Perform mathematical operations - estimation of task duration.
How can problem-solving skills (1) be applied?
Consider problems that arise during the job and determine contingency activities.
How can the use of technology (2) be applied?
Apply modern techniques and utilise equipment and materials.
Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function.
For information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in maintaining wildlife habitat refuge for protection of non-target animals from predators requires evidence that a site has been selected, assessed and maintained according to enterprise and industry standards. The skills and knowledge required to maintain wildlife habitat refuge for protection of native species from predators must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different wildlife habitats and locations and predators.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below:
Relevant legislation and regulations.
Common law principles relating to property, stock, duty of care and due diligence.
Risks to land users' posed by vertebrate pests including exotic diseases and zoonoses.
Vertebrate pest life cycles and behaviours.
Harbours used by vertebrate pests.
Wildlife habitats used by desirable animal species.
Wildlife habitat modification techniques.
What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?
To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to:
Communicate with work colleagues.
Use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
Record and report task completion and, where necessary, observations of property status.
Prepare for the refuge maintenance job.
Maintain wildlife habitat refuges for protection of desirable animal species from predators.
Clean and store equipment and materials.
What processes should be applied to this competency standard?
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
How can communication of ideas and information (1) be applied?
Clarify requirements and expectations for the job and liaise with work colleagues.
How can information be collected, analysed and organised (2)?
Inspect areas to be maintained and distinguish between features which harbour pests and features which provide protection for desirable animal species.
How are activities planned and organised (2)?
Organise own work activities.
How can team work (2) be applied?
Collaborate with work colleagues during work activities.
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques (2) be applied?
Perform mathematical operations - estimation of task duration.
How can problem-solving skills (1) be applied?
Consider problems that arise during the job and determine contingency activities.
How can the use of technology (2) be applied?
Apply modern techniques and utilise equipment and materials.
Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function.
For information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.