AHCNRM511 — Plan and monitor works projects in catchments and waterways

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What an assessment for AHCNRM511 must cover

41 assessable components: 4 elements (22 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Inspect and assess catchment and waterways sites for inclusion in a works program

1.1Establish the environmental outcomes and priorities of the works program
1.2Apply workplace health and safety policies and procedures, environmentally sustainable practices and biosecurity measures
1.3Conduct a site assessment to confirm the physical characteristics and health of catchment and waterways
1.4Assess the range of operating conditions, hazards and sensitive environments for impact on proposed projects
1.5Assess heritage and cultural values of sites
1.6Consult project stakeholders on the scope and purpose of the works program

2 Plan works project

2.1Consult with stakeholders to determine project priorities
2.2Obtain permits, licenses and authorisations
2.3Determine and source equipment and materials and personnel required for project
2.4Confirm terms and conditions of project work with project stakeholders
2.5Prepare plans and specifications for works project
2.6Complete project documentation and communicate details to stakeholders

3 Monitor works project

3.1Establish monitoring program according to works objective
3.2Establish data benchmarks for evaluating the outcomes of project
3.3Identify ongoing support required of contractors and project workers
3.4Provide ongoing support according to identified needs in a timely manner
3.5Monitor condition of the project site to ensure it is left in an agreed condition
3.6Report outcomes of monitoring to workplace requirements

4 Review works program

4.1Evaluate projects for compliance with agreed outcomes
4.2Determine projects comply with environmental targets
4.3Recommend changes to works program to achieve catchment and waterways priorities where non-compliance has been identified
4.4Use a relational data management system for recording monitoring data and reporting to stakeholders

Performance evidence

applied effective consultation techniques to ensure stakeholder contribution to project priorities
researched and determined environmental conditions of project worksites
worked with and supported project stakeholders during project implementation
developed waterway monitoring program that must include: selected representative water quality monitoring sites, selected macro invertebrate monitoring sites, used data collection guidelines and parameters, specified timelines for monitoring
monitored project to ensure it complied with regulatory requirements
evaluated impact of projects on sustainable catchment management
determined the physical and human resources required for project
determined monitoring procedures sufficient for evaluating and reviewing project
evaluated environmental benefits of works program using workplace techniques and reporting methods
completed reporting requirements according to workplace standards and stakeholders outcomes

Knowledge evidence

physical characteristics and indicators of health of waterways and catchments
wetland and floodplain processes and function, including: factors that influence stream flow, stream dynamics, stream formation, eutrophication, impacts of land use on waterways
indicators of catchment health, including: pest plant and animal infestations, vegetation decline, soil erosion, stream bank erosion, water quality decline
water quality parameters, including: physical and chemical properties of water, biological indicators of water quality
project planning processes
consulting and negotiating with stakeholders, including: investors, partners, interest groups, agencies
permits and licences required for on-ground works

Foundation skills

Writing: Record outcomes of programs into relational database and reports expressing ideas and exploring complex issues in recommendations, ensuring accurate, succinct and logically constructed text
Oral Communication: Establish and maintain effective communications when negotiating and consulting with stakeholders on projects and when providing feedback on project performance

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What does an assessment tool for AHCNRM511 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCNRM511 needs to address all 41 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 7 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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