Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables defines the different contexts, work environments and parameters governing the performance of this competency standard. The variables chosen in training and assessment will need to reflect local industry and regional contexts.

What types of land use may be included?
Clearing of native vegetation and changes to drainage practices.

What are the relevant Federal, State legislation and local regulations which may apply to this standard?
Environmental protection, noxious weeds, activities in nature reserves and heritage areas, OHS regulations and common law principles relating to property, stock, duty of care and due diligence.

Who might other stakeholders be?
Land managers in the region, local recreational land users, regional land management bodies, local regulatory authorities and landcare committees.

How might supporting and validating data be obtained?
By direct observation, GIS, satellite information and air-flown MSS.

Which forms of workplace documentation may be included?
Enterprise procedures, instructions related to scientific practices and use of keys, manuals and scientific works, preparing records of observations, and documenting photographs and samples.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in assessing applications for legislative compliance requires evidence that applications for legislative compliance have been appropriately assessed according to enterprise guidelines and industry best practice. The skills and knowledge required to assess applications for legislative compliance must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different locations, landform characteristics, reasons for changes in land use and landholders.
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 Federal and State legislation and regulations on vegetation clearance.
Interpreting aerial photographs, maps and GIS.
Communicating with stakeholders.
Agency policies and procedures.
Formats for compiling reports.
Assessment approaches for area of notification.

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:

Prepare for assessment.
Collect site evidence.
Compile final report.

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.

Essential Assessment Information
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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.
Communicating ideas and information
Communication of ideas and information can be applied by assessing applications verbally and in writing with supervisors and others. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Assessing applications will require information to be gathered from a variety of sources and organised for others. (2)

Planning and organising activities
Assessing applications requires limited planning and organising. (1)

Working with others and in teams
Assessing applications will require participation with others in a team. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Mathematical ideas and techniques can be applied through use of data gathering technology. (1)

Solving problems
While assessing applications, technical and organisational problems may arise requiring innovative solutions. (2)

Using technology
Technology may be required to gather and present information. (1)