Dual Diploma of Conservation and Land Management/Diploma of Sustainability

Local

Unit

Hours

Apply Chemicals Under Supervision

This competency covers the process of applying chemicals and biological agents for the control of weeds, pests and diseases using workplace specific application equipment.

The work functions in this standard will be carried out under supervision. A thorough knowledge and the application of safety procedures and regulations using chemicals is required.

30

Prepare and apply chemicals

This competency standard covers the process of preparing and applying chemicals for the control of weeds, pests and diseases. It requires knowledge of the chemicals related to the workplace, the hazards and risks involved in their use, and the specific safety procedures prescribed for working unsupervised within organisational guidelines.

It requires the ability to handle and apply chemicals ensuring minimum risk, to self, others and environment and accurately record their use.

70

Collect and classify plants

This competency standard covers the process of collecting and identifying plants using taxonomic keys. It requires the ability to prepare for plant collecting, collect plant specimens, preserve specimens and identify plant specimens. Collecting and identifying plants requires knowledge of herbarium collection techniques and ethics, botany, physical and biological habitat types, and plant nomenclature and taxonomy.

120

Conduct Comprehensive Inspection Of Park Facilities

This competency standard covers the process of preparing comprehensive reports for a rural, horticultural or land management setting. It requires the ability to research material, evaluate information, produce a document, and deliver an oral presentation. Preparing reports requires knowledge of information and research sources, report structure and presentation, and public presentation techniques and approaches.

150

Develop A Management Plan For A Designated Area

This competency standard covers the process of developing a management plan for a designated natural resource area. It requires the ability to define the need for a management plan, undertake preliminary planning activities, prepare a site description, analyse site information, identify management strategies and prepare the management plan. Developing a management plan for a natural resource area requires knowledge of management planning principles and issues, basic civil design, environmental assessment, survey and analysis techniques, native fauna and pest plant and animals, re vegetation techniques, wildlife habitats, and flora, soil, plant and water testing processes and procedures.

200

Conduct Biological Surveys

This competency standard covers the process of surveying and assessing vegetation and/or animals. Responsibility for the planning and management of the work of others may be required. Biological surveys are usually conducted within policy guidelines and procedures where discretion and judgment are required in the selection of survey techniques, work organisation, and the achievement of outcomes within time and budgetary constraints.

200

Collect And Manage Data

This competency standard covers the process of collecting, analysing and managing data. It requires the ability to determine the type and extent of data to be collected, access and collate data, evaluate data, manage, analyse and retrieve data. Collecting and managing data requires knowledge of data collection techniques and procedures, data recording and evaluation techniques, data analysis and data storage and retrieval methods.

120

Prepare Reports

This competency standard covers the process of preparing comprehensive reports for a rural, horticultural or land management setting. It requires the ability to research material, evaluate information, produce a document, and deliver an oral presentation. Preparing reports requires knowledge of information and research sources, report structure and presentation, and public presentation techniques and approaches.

60

Collect And Preserve Biological Specimens

This competency standard covers the process of collecting and preserving biological samples as part of a monitoring program. It requires the ability to plan for collecting and preserving, prepare equipment and resources, carry out collecting and preserving, and complete collecting and preserving activities. Collecting and preserving biological samples requires knowledge of industry biological sampling and preserving guidelines and protocols, flora and fauna, environmental legislation, and sampling and preserving methods.

80

Manage Natural Area Restoration Programs

This competency standard covers the process of managing natural area restoration programs. It requires the ability to inspect and assess site for the replacement of vegetation, plan natural area restoration program, monitor natural area restoration works, and review the natural area restoration program. Managing natural area restoration programs requires a knowledge of natural area restoration techniques, identification of plant and animal threats to treated areas, soils and nutrients, plant selection and culture, calculations for materials, preparation of plans and specifications and project management.

200

Manage Natural Area Restorations

This competency standard covers the process of managing natural area restoration programs. It requires the ability to inspect and assess site for the replacement of vegetation, plan natural area restoration program, monitor natural area restoration works, and review the natural area restoration program.

Managing natural area restoration programs requires the knowledge of natural area restoration techniques, identification of plants and animal threats to treated areas, soils and nutrients, plant selection and culture, calculations for materials, preparation of plans and specifications and project management.

85

Plan Erosion And Sediment Control Measures

This competency standard covers the development of erosion and sediment control plans, which address the relevant legislation and issues associated with land disturbing projects. It requires the ability to establish the suitability of a development proposal, develop erosion and sediment control strategies, and to prepare an erosion and sediment control plan. Planning erosion and sediment control measures requires a knowledge of relevant environmental, planning and ground water legislation, erosion and sediment control techniques, design principles, soils and soil formation, levels and levelling, earthmoving principles, total catchment and other issues, subsurface and surface drainage principles, and systems and awareness of the limitations of design aids provided for industry.

120

Develop A Strategy For The Management Of Target Pests

This competency standard covers the process of assessing pest and land management information and developing a strategic plan for the management of the pests. It requires the ability to determine land management/production objectives, estimate costs and advantages for the management units most affected, define the performance criteria for each land management/production objective, select management options for the target pests, and negotiate strategies with relevant stakeholders in the affected area. Developing a strategy for the management of target pests requires knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, pest control methods and techniques, social and environmental issues, land use processes, plant and animal identification and pest biology.

100

Conduct Field Research Into Natural And Cultural Resources

This competency standard covers the process of conducting field research into natural resource and cultural areas for resource management and related purposes. This work is often done prior to, or in conjunction with, the development of a resource management plan. It requires the ability to review existing knowledge, identify stakeholders, develop a research approach, conduct field investigations, develop process for involving decision-makers and report on the field investigation. Conducting field research into natural and cultural resources requires knowledge of relevant legislation, charters, Codes of Practice relating to natural and cultural resource areas, ecology, geological and biological diversity, population dynamics and control approaches, accepted scientific processes and historical research processes, and links between Indigenous heritage and natural resources.

200

Manage Wildfire Hazard Reduction Programs

This competency standard covers the process of managing wildfire hazard reduction programs through planning, advising and monitoring the performance of operational personnel undertaking fire prevention activities. It requires the ability to develop wildfire prevention strategies, implement and monitor wildfire hazard reduction and process records. Managing wildfire hazard reduction programs requires a knowledge of wildfire prevention strategies, relevant legislation, local authorities and other land users, fire behaviour, safe use of equipment and public health and safety issues.

150

Promote Community Programs

This competency standard covers the process of promoting community programs within a local or regional context that raises public interest and commitment, and attracts user, clients or customers of the program and group services. It requires the ability to develop a strategy to promote community programs, prepare written/graphic materials, present in a range of direct promotional situations, present a specific proposal, overcome objections, maintain office records and provide customer service. Promoting community programs requires knowledge of program services, basic marketing principles, local advertising channels and local or regional communities and industries.

60