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Apply biodiversity protection principles

Apply biodiversity protection principles

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3313
State Code
OCR72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to access, interpret and apply biodiversity principles and requirements to forestry operations, including monitoring work practices for compliance, and maintaining forest documentation and records.The unit applies to individuals whose work involves ensuring biodiversity protection in operational forest environments.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Determine biodiversity protection requirements for forestry work from work order or instruction, and where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm regulatory requirements for the application of biodiversity protection principles for various forest types according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify sensitive ecological and biodiversity sites, habitats, landscape features and protection zones in the forest operational plan and maps
  • 1.4 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with biodiversity protection operations
  • 1.5 Identify and report existing and potential environmental risks and hazards to relevant personnel
  • 1.6 Consult and maintain communication with team members and other appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
2. Implement biodiversity protection principles in work practice
  • 2.1 Identify endangered plant and animal communities, threatened species, ecological habitats, sensitive landscape features and protection zones in the field
  • 2.2 Identify and report existing and potential ecological risks and hazards
  • 2.3 Apply protection measures for endangered plants and animal communities, threatened species, ecological habitats and sensitive landscape features and protection zones according to codes of practice and operational plan
  • 2.4 Select, apply and verify protection zone methods and materials with appropriate personnel
  • 2.5 Identify situations requiring specialist advice and seek assistance according to workplace requirements
3. Monitor work practices for compliance with biodiversity protection principles
  • 3.1 Monitor and make recommendations to adjust work practices to meet biodiversity principles according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Make recommendations on ways of adjusting work practices to respond to new or changing ecological and biodiversity conditions
  • 3.3 Monitor and maintain ecological and biodiversity protection work practices according to codes of practice and operational plan
  • 3.4 Identify and report work practices that are non-compliant with biodiversity protection principles to appropriate personnel
  • 3.5 Identify and make recommendations on ways of improving work practices to enhance biodiversity protection
4. Maintain records
  • 4.1 Update operational plans with any new threatened species or habitat protection prescriptions
  • 4.2 Record and report biodiversity protection activities to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL07 FWPCOT3256 Apply biodiversity protection principles Unit of competency