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Observe and report plants or animals

Observe and report plants or animals

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCILM202
State Code
BAT73
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe, record and report on the presence of plants or animals against criteria provided by a supervisor or as required under legislation or regulations.All work is performed according to Community guidelines and cultural protocols.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work. This includes undertaking defined activities and work in a structured context. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and organise observations
  • 1.1 Prepare a defined process for observation and seek agreement from supervisor
  • 1.2 Obtain equipment for observation
  • 1.3 Note requirements of legislation, protection agreements and enterprise procedures for species
2. Collect and record information
  • 2.1 Identify and record presence of plants or animals, according to enterprise requirements
  • 2.2 Collect plants or animal samples according to enterprise requirements and animal welfare codes of practice, where applicable
  • 2.3 Follow protection and quarantine requirements under legislation, protection agreements and enterprise procedures for biosecurity
  • 2.4 Make sure observation activities minimise degradation and disturbance to the environment, plants and animals
  • 2.5 Carry out observation activities in accordance with work health and safety policies and procedures
3. Report data
  • 3.1 Record and organise information on observed plants or animals according to enterprise recording and database arrangements
  • 3.2 Communicate information to supervisors
  • 3.3 Plot and describe locations of an organism using maps, Global Positioning System (GPS) and grid references
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6840 AHCILM202A Observe and report plants and/or animals Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB11 AHCOCM202 Observe and report plants or animals Unit of competency