AHCECR503 — Design an ecological restoration project

1 Develop an ecological restoration project design brief

• 1.1Identify client and key stakeholders for the project
• 1.2Consult with client and key stakeholders to establish purpose, scope, cultural considerations and budget of design
• 1.3Develop and confirm measurable ecological targets, goals and objectives for project
• 1.4Respond to design brief and agree on extent, scope and scale of project
• 1.5Prepare project budget with the client
• 1.6Obtain or prepare a site base plan
• 1.7Identify legislative and regulatory implications for restoration work for site
• 1.8Review existing site data and information before site visit

2 Undertake a site analysis

• 2.1Identify the ecosystem and respective reference ecosystem for the project according to current industry standards
• 2.2Specify and document reference ecosystem’s attributes according to current industry standards
• 2.3Inspect project site in preparation for design work
• 2.4Quantify, and indicate on base plan, elements and features of site biological condition of attributes and threats
• 2.5Record biophysical components of the site in base plan and site report
• 2.6Assess ecosystem recovery prospects and record limiting factors
• 2.7Determine options for ecological restoration interventions
• 2.8Assess and record the impact of surrounding ecosystem, land and hydrology on site
• 2.9Assess physical and cultural constraints on restoration work

3 Develop a concept design for the ecological restoration project

• 3.1Discuss options and approaches to achieve ecological aims and goals with client
• 3.2Prepare concept design and site maps illustrating location of project work zones
• 3.3Specify restoration approaches and treatments for each work zone
• 3.4Obtain agreement from stakeholders/supervisor on options and approaches for works
• 3.5Present concept design with supporting documentation for the proposed actions

4 Design an adaptive management monitoring and reporting program for the project

• 4.1Determine performance indicators for each project goal and objective
• 4.2Determine methods to measure attainment of project indicators
• 4.3Determine monitoring intervals for project
• 4.4Determine communication procedures for conveying progress to stakeholders
• 4.5Determine the milestones and timelines for project reporting to stakeholders

5 Produce a final design for the ecological restoration project

• 5.1Draft a detailed plan according to design brief and concept design
• 5.2Develop specifications for materials identified in design brief
• 5.3Specify standard and responsibilities of labour contracted for works
• 5.4Apply construction and engineering principles to design work identified in design brief
• 5.5Complete design documentation according to design brief and workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for AHCECR503 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCECR503 needs to address all 60 unit components: 5 elements with 32 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 15 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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