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Design an ecological restoration project

Design an ecological restoration project

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCECR503
State Code
OCS16
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
180
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a design for an ecological restoration project in conservation or for ecosystem management. The unit applies to individuals who work in conservation and ecosystem management and who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled design, development and project management activities, demonstrating a deep knowledge in technical areas within conservation and ecosystem management. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop an ecological restoration project design brief
  • 1.1 Identify client and key stakeholders for the project
  • 1.2 Consult with client and key stakeholders to establish purpose, scope, cultural considerations and budget of design
  • 1.3 Develop and confirm measurable ecological targets, goals and objectives for project
  • 1.4 Respond to design brief and agree on extent, scope and scale of project
  • 1.5 Prepare project budget with the client
  • 1.6 Obtain or prepare a site base plan
  • 1.7 Identify legislative and regulatory implications for restoration work for site
  • 1.8 Review existing site data and information before site visit
2. Undertake a site analysis
  • 2.1 Identify the ecosystem and respective reference ecosystem for the project according to current industry standards
  • 2.2 Specify and document reference ecosystem’s attributes according to current industry standards
  • 2.3 Inspect project site in preparation for design work
  • 2.4 Quantify, and indicate on base plan, elements and features of site biological condition of attributes and threats
  • 2.5 Record biophysical components of the site in base plan and site report
  • 2.6 Assess ecosystem recovery prospects and record limiting factors
  • 2.7 Determine options for ecological restoration interventions
  • 2.8 Assess and record the impact of surrounding ecosystem, land and hydrology on site
  • 2.9 Assess physical and cultural constraints on restoration work
3. Develop a concept design for the ecological restoration project
  • 3.1 Discuss options and approaches to achieve ecological aims and goals with client
  • 3.2 Prepare concept design and site maps illustrating location of project work zones
  • 3.3 Specify restoration approaches and treatments for each work zone
  • 3.4 Obtain agreement from stakeholders/supervisor on options and approaches for works
  • 3.5 Present concept design with supporting documentation for the proposed actions
4. Design an adaptive management monitoring and reporting program for the project
  • 4.1 Determine performance indicators for each project goal and objective
  • 4.2 Determine methods to measure attainment of project indicators
  • 4.3 Determine monitoring intervals for project
  • 4.4 Determine communication procedures for conveying progress to stakeholders
  • 4.5 Determine the milestones and timelines for project reporting to stakeholders
5. Produce a final design for the ecological restoration project
  • 5.1 Draft a detailed plan according to design brief and concept design
  • 5.2 Develop specifications for materials identified in design brief
  • 5.3 Specify standard and responsibilities of labour contracted for works
  • 5.4 Apply construction and engineering principles to design work identified in design brief
  • 5.5 Complete design documentation according to design brief and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO67 AHCNAR503 Design a natural area restoration project Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGF9 AHC51120 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management Qualification