Manage natural areas on a rural property

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCNAR501A, 'Manage natural areas on a rural property'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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

1.1. Location of natural area confirming property ownership and boundaries are mapped following industry guidelines.

1.2. Lists of native animal and plant species specific to natural area are obtained in line with scientific guidelines.

1.3. Vegetation structure and conservation value data for natural area is sourced and accuracy confirmed.

1.4. Details of the presence of and threats from pest plants and animals are obtained following industry guidelines.

1.5. Documented evidence of physical impacts on natural area is compiled.

2. Prepare management plan

2.1. Boundary control is designed appropriate to natural area protection guidelines.

2.2. Restoration/maintenance strategies for natural area are planned consistent with relevant industry principles.

2.3. Environmental concerns are adhered to when developing management strategies in accordance with relevant national, state, territory and local legislation and/or regulations.

2.4. Physical impacts reduced/corrected utilising industry endorsed strategies.

2.5. Appropriate planning and specialist personnel, and local authorities are liaised with according to organisation policy and guidelines.

2.6. Habitat enhancement strategies are developed in line with industry guidelines.

2.7. Strategies to integrate management of natural areas into land use and production systems of property are developed.

2.8. Management plan is prepared and presented according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice

3. Implement management strategies

3.1. Work schedules are developed incorporating objectives and timelines consistent with rural production requirements.

3.2. Organisational Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures, practices, policies and precautions are observed and followed.

3.3. Work is carried out in natural areas according to management strategies and within statutory requirements.

3.4. People, materials and equipment required for the work in natural areas are coordinated and scheduled in accordance with enterprise guidelines.

3.5. Schedule for natural area works is organised in conjunction with operational personnel and sources of equipment, and takes seasonal weather conditions into consideration according to enterprise policy guidelines.

3.6. Any permits or licenses required for the natural area works are identified, sought and obtained.

3.7. Neighbouring landholders, local authorities and interest groups are consulted with, as required, during the implementation of works.

3.8. Staff, clients, and contractors are communicated with regularly during implementation work.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCNAR501A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC51110 - Diploma of Conservation and Land Management