AHCECR310 — Implement assisted regeneration works

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
• There must be evidence that the individual has performed ecological restoration works for at least two different ecological environments.
• There must also be evidence that the individual has:
• identified intact ecosystem features of site, including: remaining native organisms, intact substrates, habitat
• identified boundaries of natural regeneration, assisted regeneration and reconstruction zones on site
• identified assisted regeneration treatments that are appropriate to individual species typical of the ecosystem and type and intensity of the treatment matched to the degradation level of the site, which must include locally applicable treatments for the following: substrate physical treatments, including surface contouring and debris laying; substrate chemical treatments, including removal of contaminants, pH correction, saline flushing, nutrient stripping; hydrological treatments, including adjusting water chemistry, increasing or reducing water availability to site; habitat reinstatement, including rocks, shell, artificial hollows or crevices, debris piles and dispersal perches; applied disturbances, including soil disturbance, clearing fire or smoke treatments; removal of competition, including any undesirable species
• recognised and minimised threats to regeneration at the restoration site
• conducted a site hazard identification and risk control assessment
• used, cleaned, maintained and stored machinery and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and enterprise standards
• complied with workplace health and safety, biosecurity and environmentally sustainable work practices.

Knowledge evidence

• An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
• identification of locally native and non-native plants and animals
• naming of ecosystems and habitats already present on site
• consideration of the effects of climate change on the prior ecosystem and implications for regeneration
• post-disturbance recovery mechanisms of specific relevant organisms and triggers for their recovery
• habitat requirements of locally native biota
• principles and methods for prevention and control of pest or undesirable biota
• common techniques used to assist regeneration for a range of native and non-native biota in damaged ecosystems, including: substrate physical treatments, including surface contouring and debris laying; substrate chemical treatments, including removal of contaminants, pH correction, saline flushing, nutrient stripping; hydrological treatments, including increasing or reducing water availability; habitat reinstatement, including rocks, shell, artificial hollows or crevices, debris piles and dispersal perches; applied disturbances, including soil disturbance, clearing fire or smoke treatments; removal of competition, including any undesirable species
• factors affecting the timing, method of primary and secondary assisted regeneration treatments and the consequences of insufficient secondary treatments
• safety requirements when handling and using hazardous goods.

Foundation skills

• Reading: Interpret project briefs and other documentation and consolidate information for administering project works
• Writing: Accurately record and complete organisational records and reports using standard industry terminology
• Oral Communication: Interact effectively using both verbal and non-verbal communication for team work and reporting purposes

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