AHCECR311 — Implement ecosystem reconstruction works

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What an assessment for AHCECR311 must cover

52 assessable components: 5 elements (28 performance criteria), 12 performance evidence and 10 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 Determine scope of ecosystem reconstruction works

1.1Determine boundaries between ecosystem reconstruction area and assisted regeneration area according to project brief
1.2Identify potential for habitat corridors or linkages with adjoining properties from project brief
1.3Identify reference model for reconstruction area according to project brief and anticipated climate change
1.4Identify and document potential threats to ecosystem reconstruction works
1.5Identify timing and method of ecosystem reconstruction work

2 Prepare for ecosystem reconstruction works

2.1Select, check and prepare tools, equipment and materials according to project brief and biosecurity requirements
2.2Identify species for ecosystem reconstruction works from project brief
2.3Obtain and store biological materials for reconstruction works
2.4Identify and ensure required permits have been obtained for reconstruction works
2.5Coordinate work team for reconstruction works
2.6Organise and coordinate site activities for work team for reconstruction works
2.7Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures

3 Prepare ecosystem reconstruction site

3.1Identify hazards, assess risks and document controls according to environmental and biosecurity procedures
3.2Select and apply treatments according to environmental and biosecurity risk controls
3.3Identify desirable and undesirable organisms and contamination, and select methods for control
3.4Treat undesirable organisms and contamination according to selected controls
3.5Undertake site and substrate pre-treatments
3.6Install protective measures according to identified environmental risk controls

4 Undertake ecosystem reconstruction works

4.1Select, check and use personal protective equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures
4.2Inspect biological materials for quality, and discard defective materials
4.3Pre-treat plants, seeds or other propagules according to project brief
4.4Reintroduce biota according to current industry standards and project brief
4.5Apply techniques for protecting, securing or anchoring reintroduced biota
4.6Maintain records and reports according to workplace procedures

5 Maintain ecosystem reconstruction site

5.1Monitor growth of plants, seeds or other propagules for health and performance
5.2Maintain site according to ecosystem reconstruction project brief
5.3Undertake remedial action and protection according to species requirements
5.4Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

performed ecological restoration works for at least two different ecological environments.
recognised boundaries between assisted regeneration areas and reconstruction areas at a restoration site
identified potential linkages for habitat area and connectivity from project brief
identified species for an ecosystem reconstruction site from project brief
conducted a site hazard identification and risk control assessment
recognised and treated undesirable species for ecosystem restoration site
prepared site for ecosystem reconstruction works
prepared site substrates for reconstruction activities
carried out reintroduction ecosystem reconstruction works according to current industry standards using at least two of following methods: replanting nursery stock, direct seeding or introduced propagules, translocation
protected the restored area with guards, barriers or other techniques
used, cleaned, maintained and stored machinery and equipment according to manufacturer instructions
complied with workplace health and safety, biosecurity and environmentally sustainable work practices.

Knowledge evidence

recognition and common names of native flora, fauna and other key biota of specific restoration areas
ecological principles, including: recognition of basic ecosystem elements and functions; recognition of ecological communities; interactions between flora, fauna and other biota and the impact of these on restoration objectives and outcomes; importance of biodiversity in an ecological community; the role of habitats to reinstating functional ecosystems; connectivity principles for expanding area and effective linkages
substrates in different ecological environments and their preparation, including terrestrial and aquatic environments
physiology of growth of desirable and non-desirable organisms
ecological restoration principles, including: recognising levels of resilience and recovery potential of species requiring reconstruction intervention for a range of levels and types of degradation; role of reference models, including different models for difference zones within the one site; impact of potential climate change on reference ecosystems and effect on reconstruction works; setting restoration goals and identifying indicators of recovery outcomes; the importance and value of genetic integrity and diversity in selecting the provenance of propagules, including under climate change; configuration of species with respect to potential for successful breeding and recruitment; factors affecting the timing and method of reintroduction
a range of biological reintroduction techniques, including: reintroduced nursery stock; hand seeding, broadcast sowing and mechanical seeding; transplanted stock from natural areas
a range of sector-appropriate tools, equipment and machinery
concepts and methods for establishment of biota on reconstruction sites, including: species requirement for water on reconstruction site (hydrological requirements); physiology of desirable organisms propagation and growth; nutrient requirements and materials and methods for amelioration for site species; techniques for protecting, securing or anchoring reintroduced organisms; techniques for providing water for reintroduced organisms
pests and diseases and the principal control strategies for their prevention and control on reconstruction sites, including: methods for minimising the transfer of undesirable organisms (biosecurity); methods for biological, cultural, mechanical and chemical pest control
safety requirements when handling and using hazardous materials.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret project briefs and other documentation and consolidate information for implementing reconstruction works
Writing: Accurately record and complete organisational records and reports using standard industry terminology

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What does an assessment tool for AHCECR311 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCECR311 needs to address all 52 unit components: 5 elements with 28 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 10 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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