SFICRO302Conduct crocodile surveys

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35 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 Plan crocodile field survey activity

  • 1.1Determine crocodile management program aims and the importance of records
  • 1.2Determine crocodile field survey objectives and site location(s)
  • 1.3Plan logistic and supply requirements according to location, duration and size of crocodile surveying field trip
  • 1.4Access maps, photographs or global positioning system (GPS) or other available data
  • 1.5Determine crocodile field survey activity incorporating teamwork, humane treatment of crocodiles and waterway safety procedures
  • 1.6Determine legislation and regulations, biosecurity and environmental standards, and risks and contingencies associated with crocodile survey activity
  • 1.7Select and prepare equipment and supplies according to field survey objectives

2 Carry out crocodile field survey activity

  • 2.1Prepare vehicle(s) and load equipment and supplies
  • 2.2Locate crocodile field survey site and conduct survey activity according to timeframes and crocodile waterway safety procedures
  • 2.3Communicate with team members while conducting designated roles
  • 2.4Maintain accurate raw data, including accurate crocodile size estimates during field survey activity
  • 2.5Minimise environmental impact and biosecurity risks during crocodile field survey activity

3 Finalise crocodile field survey activity

  • 3.1Unload, clean and check equipment for faults
  • 3.2Report any faults to appropriate personnel and store as per workplace requirements
  • 3.3Complete required documentation according to field survey requirements

Performance evidence

  • planned and conducted at least three crocodile survey activities
  • documented data relating to crocodile survey activities on at least three occasions
  • worked effectively in a team
  • followed crocodile risk and safety standards
  • treated crocodiles humanely
  • complied with legislation and regulation associated with crocodiles
  • complied with biosecurity and environmental standards

Knowledge evidence

  • crocodile survey data on: population, habitat, nesting, sizes of crocodiles
  • resources required to scope crocodile data: data collection equipment, cyber tracking devices, global positioning system (GPS), suitable software applications to record crocodile data, cyber tracking devices, drones
  • crocodile waterway safety procedures
  • risk factors working with crocodiles and around crocodiles
  • appropriate action if confronted by an aggressive crocodile
  • culturally sensitive communication protocol
  • team protocol during collection of data via survey: roles of team members, importance of interaction between team members, the use of appropriate communication methods
  • crocodile management program or policy aims, including: maintenance of a healthy population of saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat, promotion of the saltwater crocodile as a natural resource that has economic use and benefit if used sustainably, respect for the cultural values of the Indigenous population’s crocodile management, management of concentrated numbers in areas where there is a high risk to people, livestock and pets, provision for crocodile awareness and information in parks, reserves and conservation areas, working with other government groups, business and industry to make locals and visitors aware of crocodiles, encouragement for everyone to be responsible in activities near the natural environment of crocodiles
  • state and territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice associated with crocodile habitats and crocodile activity
  • key features of biosecurity guidelines for crocodile waterways, including not contaminating waterways: survey data documenting and processing methods

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Interpret technical information relating to crocodile species
  • Writing: Use appropriate technical information to document survey findings relating to crocodile species
  • Oral communication: Communicate clearly, concisely and in a culturally sensitive manner

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What does an assessment tool for SFICRO302 need to cover?

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