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Develop a management plan for a designated area

Develop a management plan for a designated area

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLPW506
State Code
OCS87
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 for the development of a management plan covering the range of biodiversity present in a designated area.The unit applies to individuals who work in a conservation and land management role and who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities demonstrating a deep knowledge in specific technical areas. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define the need for a management plan
  • 1.1 Identify management plan objectives for the designated area
  • 1.2 Consult with client to achieve agreement on brief
  • 1.3 Identify planning team, specialists and consultants
2. Undertake preliminary planning activities
  • 2.1 Identify stakeholders impacted by management plan
  • 2.2 Identify legislative and regulatory impacts on designated area
  • 2.3 Ascertain availability of specialists to assist in management planning work and preparation of contracts
  • 2.4 Establish timelines for development of the management plan and reporting arrangements
  • 2.5 Identify resources required for the development of management strategies
3. Prepare a site description
  • 3.1 Identify and map landscape values of designated area
  • 3.2 Identify and map physical features and characteristics of designated area
  • 3.3 Identify site use and impact on designated area
  • 3.4 Assess and document physical condition and civil concepts according to client brief
  • 3.5 Document biological characteristics and influences on biota
4. Analyse site information and description
  • 4.1 Assess site description against core principles and objectives in client brief
  • 4.2 Determine priorities and key conservation issues
  • 4.3 Prepare longitudinal projections of continuing impacts
  • 4.4 Assess performance of site for proposed use
  • 4.5 Identify and document opportunities and constraints to meeting planning objectives and goals
  • 4.6 Seek stakeholder feedback and amend planning documentation
5. Identify management strategies
  • 5.1 Identify management options to achieve defined objectives
  • 5.2 Design management strategies to address defined objectives
  • 5.3 Cost and compare management strategies against budget and available resources
  • 5.4 Plan work scheduling to prioritise outcomes and resource allocation
  • 5.5 Consult with stakeholders and incorporate feedback into planning documentation
6. Prepare the management plan
  • 6.1 Consolidate site information and management strategies into draft management plan
  • 6.2 Seek feedback from stakeholders and clients and amend draft management plan
  • 6.3 Prepare and present a final management plan according to client brief
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP43 AHCLPW501 Develop a management plan for a designated area Unit of competency