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Identify Australian environmental issues

Identify Australian environmental issues

Module
National Code
VU23788
State Code
BA546
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/09/2025
Field of Education
120103 - Literacy And Numeracy Programmes
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to identify the key aspects of the physical Australian environment and to identify and investigate broad and local environmental issues. It requires the ability to locate and interpret key physical features on a map, environmental issues and provide a possible strategy to resolve an environmental issue.

This unit applies to those who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of Australian environmental issues.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Identify Australia's physical features and climate
  • 1.1 Locate key physical features of Australia on a map
  • 1.2 Identify the key features of different climate zones
Describe an environmental issue of significance in Australia
  • 2.1 Select an environmental issue
  • 2.2 State the main aspects of the environmental issue
  • 2.3 Identify the impact of the environmental issue
  • 2.4 Identify possible strategies to address the problem
Identify an environmental issue of local importance
  • 3.1 State the main aspects of the local environmental issue
  • 3.2 Identify the impact of the issue in the local community
  • 3.3 Identify possible strategies to deal with the issue
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AX503 VU22377 Identify Australian environmental issues Unit of competency
Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
BHE20 22689VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults (Introductory) Accredited course