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. |
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. |
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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