Course Title: Manage natural area restoration programs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: ENVI5075C
Course Title: Manage natural area restoration programs
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5305 - Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jess Drake
Nominal Hours: 200
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
There are none
Course Description
This unit covers management of natural area restoration programs and defines the standard required to carry out a site assessment for restoration; select vegetation restoration techniques; plan a natural area restoration program; calculate staff and resources required; supervise natural area restoration works; and review natural area restoration program against issues identified in the management plan for the area.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
AHCNAR504A Manage natural area restoration programs |
Element: |
1. Inspect and assess site for replacement of vegetation |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. A vegetation assessment report is prepared. |
Element: |
2. Plan natural area restoration program |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1. Plans and specifications for natural area restoration works are prepared according to program/management aims and objectives. |
Element: |
3. Monitor natural area restoration works |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Observations are made according to natural area restoration plans and to enterprise procedures. |
Element: |
4. Review natural area restoration programs |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Site is monitored to ensure compliance with maintenance program plans and specifications or enterprise guidelines. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Theory classes covering underpinning knowledge
Field trips
Practical work
Teaching Schedule
12th Feb | Introduction to course What is Ecology? |
19th Feb | Abundance in Ecology Diversity, Distribution, Biomass, Population |
26th Feb | Field Trip – Riparian and Wetland Ecology Meet at East Malvern Station at 1030am |
5th March | Restoration and Ecology at Anglesea(FieldTrip) |
12th March | Ecology - Adaptations Competition, Processes and Interactions |
19th March | Ecology Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity |
26th March | Introduction to Restoration Ecology Succession, Resilience, Gradients |
2 to 8 April | No Class Easter Break |
9th April | Introduction to restoration and degradation Undertaking OHS and Risk Assessments |
16th April | Site Assessments and Planning for Restoration |
23rd April | Bush Restoration Field Trip Site Assessment and Weed Control |
30th April | Geomorphology and Soils Why important, Land Capability and 21Erosion |
7th May | Site Preparation for Restoration |
14th May | Planning for biodiversity and resilience in restoration Revegetation choices |
21st May | Plant Restoration Techniques FIELD TRIP |
28th May | How to write restoration plans? Written Plans and Identifying Resources |
4th June All day | Bush Restoration Field Trip |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Restoring natural areas in Australia. Buchanan R. (2009), NSW Govt |
978 0 7313 06 |
Bush regeneration: Recovering Australian Landscapes. Buchanan R. (1989) TAFE NSW (NOTE: This text is excellent, but out of print. There are copies on reserve in the Carlton library) |
0 7240 7877 0 |
References
Vegetation quality assessment manual http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/conservation-and-environment/native-vegetation-groups-for-victoria/vegetation-quality-assessment-manual |
Other Resources
Online resources will be made available on the RMIT Blackboard (Learning hub) system as required. You should get into the habit of accessing Blackboard on a regular basis in order to keep in touch with lesson notes, assessment information, and general announcements relevant to the smooth running of this Course.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include individual and group project work, assignments, tests, practical assessment and reports
Assessment Tasks
Semester 1
In Class Assessment
This consists of activities undertaken in class that are due at the end of class or by the following class. Includes both hand-in written work and observation by staff. As per Teaching Schedule 20%
Assessment 1 –Ecology Report
A report on the Ecology of your favourite ecosystem. You can choose one of your own, or use one from the Anglesea Field Trip. 9th April 2015, beginning of class 20%
Assessment 2 – Field Trip Report
Report on the Degradation and Restoration Activities that are being undertaken at the Bush Restoration Site – 1500 words 30th April 2015, beginning of class 20%
Assessment 3 – Bush Restoration Plan
Using the semesters work on Bush Restoration, submit a Restoration Plan for the Bush Restoration site. Friday 5th June, 5pm 40%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (reports, assignments etc.) .
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK - A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
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