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Apply biodiversity protection principles

Apply biodiversity protection principles

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3256
State Code
AXL07
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to access, interpret and apply biodiversity principles and requirements, including monitoring work practices for compliance, and maintaining forest documentation and records.The unit applies to those who work to identify and protect forest habitats, threatened species, microclimates and landscape features, and who conduct hazard-reduction in an operational forest environment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Identify and review information on regulatory requirements for the application of biodiversity protection principles for various forest types.
  • 1.2 Identify and interpret key principles and requirements that apply to ecological and biodiversity protection.
  • 1.3 Identify sensitive ecological and biodiversity sites, habitats, landscape features and protection zones in the forest operational plan and maps.
2. Implement biodiversity protection principles
  • 2.1 Review work order and identify and clarify ecological and biodiversity requirements.
  • 2.2 Identify endangered communities, threatened species, ecological habitats, sensitive landscape features and protection zones in the field.
  • 2.3 Identify and report existing and potential ecological risks and hazards.
  • 2.4 Apply protection measures for endangered communities, threatened species, ecological habitats and sensitive landscape features and protection zones in line with codes of practice and operational plan.
  • 2.5 Select, apply and verify protection zone methods and materials with appropriate personnel.
  • 2.6 Identify situations requiring specialist advice and seek assistance in line with organisational requirements.
3. Monitor work practices
  • 3.1 Monitor and adjust work practices to meet changing conditions
  • 3.2 Monitor and maintain ecological and biodiversity protection work practices in line with codes of practice and operational plan
  • 3.3 Identify and report non-compliant work practices to appropriate personnel
  • 3.4 Identify improved work practices and make recommendations to improve operations
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
WF819 FPICOT3256 Apply biodiversity protection principles Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCR72 FWPCOT3313 Apply biodiversity protection principles Unit of competency