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Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan

Implement a biodiversity monitoring plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLPW302
State Code
OCS46
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
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct fieldwork for the implementation of a biodiversity monitoring plan on a site.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for monitoring biodiversity of a given area
  • 1.1 Confirm site location, purpose and biodiversity monitoring techniques to be used with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify work team involved for monitoring plan
  • 1.3 Identify site operating conditions and hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 1.4 Assemble equipment and materials required for monitoring plan
2. Prepare, transport and install equipment and resources
  • 2.1 Select, check, maintain, and repair or replace equipment according to workplace procedures and monitoring requirements
  • 2.2 Transport equipment and work team to monitoring site safely
  • 2.3 Install and secure equipment according to operating procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.4 Test equipment in field conditions
3. Conduct biodiversity work under supervision
  • 3.1 Implement operating procedure to monitor biodiversity under supervision
  • 3.2 Conduct observations according to monitoring plan and ethical and environmentally sensitive work practices
  • 3.3 Record and report incidents and unplanned events to supervisor
4. Record biodiversity data
  • 4.1 Record data according to monitoring plan and supervisor instructions
  • 4.2 Record location and times of observations
  • 4.3 Complete a summary report of activity according to workplace procedures
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