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Manage natural areas on a rural property

Manage natural areas on a rural property

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCECR501
State Code
OCS23
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
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage natural areas on privately owned rural properties and enhance the sustainable ecological and economic capacity and outcomes of the land.The unit applies to individuals who manage land management projects and who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities demonstrating a deep knowledge in specific technical areas within land management. 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. Determine location, size and type of area to be managed
  • 1.1 Confirm location, boundaries and ownership of rural property
  • 1.2 Compile register of native animal and plant species specific to locality
  • 1.3 Determine features, characteristics and topography of site
  • 1.4 Identify and confirm accuracy of vegetation association and conservation value data
  • 1.5 Obtain details of the presence of and threats from weeds and pests
  • 1.6 Assess ecological value of natural areas on property
  • 1.7 Compile documented evidence of physical impacts on area
  • 1.8 Assess the ecological context of the site in the wider region
2. Prepare management strategies
  • 2.1 Identify budgetary constraints for management strategies
  • 2.2 Design boundary control appropriate to natural area protection guidelines
  • 2.3 Develop management strategies according to budget requirements
  • 2.4 Liaise with planning and specialist authorities
  • 2.5 Identify habitat enhancement strategies within regional biodiversity context
  • 2.6 Develop strategies to integrate management of natural areas into land use and production systems for property
  • 2.7 Incorporate biosecurity, environmental sustainability and workplace health and safety procedures into management plan
  • 2.8 Confirm management plan complies with relevant national, state, territory and local legislation or regulations
  • 2.9 Prepare and present management plan to stakeholders
3. Implement management strategies
  • 3.1 Develop work schedules consistent with production requirements and budget constraints
  • 3.2 Organise people, materials and equipment for work according to management strategies
  • 3.3 Schedule works for operational personnel, according to seasonal weather conditions
  • 3.4 Identify permits or licenses required for natural area works
  • 3.5 Inform stakeholders of planning and implementation of work
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS65 AHCNAR501 Manage natural areas on a rural property Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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