Course Title: Plan the implementation of revegetation works

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: AGRI5031C

Course Title: Plan the implementation of revegetation works

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4309 - Certificate IV in Conservation and Land Management

Course Contact: Bruce Partland

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8323

Course Contact Email: bruce.partland@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit covers planning the implementation of revegetation works and defines the standard required to: establish the purpose and client preferences for the site to be revegetated; carry out a site visit and confirm any planning requirements; develop a plan for the site, detailing the resources required and the program of works; develop timelines for the establishment and maintenance phases of the project; document the staged implementation plan.
 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	AHCNAR402A Plan the implementation of revegetation works
Element:	1. Carry out preliminary planning activities for revegetation works
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Client preferences and contract requirements including the scope of the work for the revegetation project are confirmed and verified. 1.2 Specific statutory obligations and site responsibilities that may affect the implementation of works are identified. 1.3 An initial site visit is conducted to verify the biophysical and other factors of the project area including environmental considerations and historical modifications. 1.4 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) obligations associated with the revegetation works are identified, OHS hazards are assessed and controls developed, costed and documented in the implementation plan according to enterprise guidelines. 1.5 The availability, quantity and costs of plants and other materials listed in the project schedules are verified.
Element:	2. Prepare a staged plan of work
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Resources, tools and equipment required for revegetation procedures and ongoing maintenance of the site are identified, costed and availability confirmed with suppliers, contractors and appropriate personnel. 2.2 Site access and establishment issues are investigated to consider and plan for the environmental impacts of site work practices, avoid safety hazards to workers or the public, and minimise disruption to site works during the construction period. 2.3 A program of works is prepared to provide a sequential allocation of resources and work tasks to meet the project contract timelines. 2.4 Timelines are developed for site establishment, the establishment period and maintenance of works. 2.5 Seasonal factors and impacts are incorporated in the staging strategy to allow for planting supply and care, wet day access, machinery use, fire hazards and establishment period. 2.6 Where required, special project works related to habitat resource development and enhancement are included in the staged implementation plan. 2.7 Document the staged implementation plan

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

1. In-class instruction, discussion and quizzes

2. Site visits to Revegetation sites

3. Site assessment of a proposed revegetation site according to the criteria

4. Development of an individual revegetation plan for a specified area.

Teaching Schedule

Last Thursday and Friday of each month, with weekly e-mail or Echo 360 contact.

This activity will follow the completion of the Management plan for Tyrendarra IPA and will constitute a follow through of one of the proposed Actions decided upon in that Plan.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment may include written plans, observation of workplace performance, peer assessment, 3rd party endorsement, verbal questioning

Assessment Tasks

Task 1: Site assessment. (40%)

A detailed site assessment of a proposed revegetation site

Task 2: Revegetation Plan (60%)

A detailed plan including: sourcing of plant stock; site preparation; work schedule; PPE; plant protection; maintenance; budget and reporting.            

 

Assessment Matrix

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