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Monitor biodiversity

Monitor biodiversity

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLPW405
State Code
BAS13
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor biodiversity in a given area, and record and analyse findings.This unit applies to natural area managers and those seeking information on natural systems or areas. These individuals take limited responsibility in known or changing contexts within established guidelines. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select monitoring techniques
  • 1.1 Select monitoring operations to obtain required data described in monitoring plan
  • 1.2 Assess range of likely operating conditions, hazards and difficult or sensitive environments for impact on monitoring
  • 1.3 Consider alternative land, sea and air operations to collect data
  • 1.4 Trial operations to test monitoring scheme for reliability, timeline and safety
2. Prepare equipment and resources
  • 2.1 Obtain appropriate certificates, licenses and authorisations
  • 2.2 Source equipment required for monitoring
  • 2.3 Transport equipment and personnel to monitoring sites
  • 2.4 Install and protect equipment from weather conditions
  • 2.5 Test equipment and monitoring procedures in field conditions
  • 2.6 Ensure equipment does not have lasting detrimental impacts on the environment
  • 2.7 Develop systems to capture, maintain and analyse data
3. Monitor biodiversity
  • 3.1 Make observations according to monitoring plan
  • 3.2 Record data to monitoring plan and database requirements
  • 3.3 Record location and times of observations
4. Analyse data
  • 4.1 Determine presence of ecosystems and flora, fauna and microorganism populations within specified area
  • 4.2 Identify threats to specified area
  • 4.3 Examine records of monitored data for consistency and accuracy within requirements of the monitoring plan
  • 4.4 Determine whether the observations and measurements are addressing factors and issues consistent with the monitoring plan
  • 4.5 Adjust monitoring techniques to overcome any deficiency or report need for adjustment to monitoring plan
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6902 AHCLPW405A Monitor biodiversity Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS96 AHCLPW406 Supervise the monitoring of biodiversity Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCZ9 AHC40916 Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management Qualification