List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish performance metrics and analyse resources | 1.1 Research models of urban forest management 1.2 Establish the key performance metrics and outcomes to be assessed incorporating specific parameters from the client brief 1.3 Determine the data sets to be collected required for objectives of managing the resources and needs of stakeholders 1.4 Analyse urban forest resources 1.5 Determine agents and conditions affecting urban forest health 1.6 Analyse species spatially in target geographic areas using geographical information systems (GIS) as required 1.7 Determine canopy density targets |
2. Determine urban forest asset value | 2.1 Determine outcomes in social, environmental, public health, economic, and aesthetic terms 2.2 Determine asset value of single tree and forest based on value criteria of client and relevant benchmarks 2.3 Perform cost-benefit analysis of forest assets 2.4 Analyse variation in asset value within relevant variables |
3. Review policy documentation | 3.1 Analyse and review relevant policy documents for meeting performance metrics and desired outcomes 3.2 Determine statutory, liability and risk issues requiring consideration 3.3 Identify stakeholder requirements and perceptions 3.4 Evaluate the extent of impact and outcomes of proposed policy documents 3.5 Create policy determinations on tree assets and record as reports 3.6 Create and document urban forest management policy |
4. Develop and document management plan | 4.1 Develop appropriate conceptual framework for urban forest management 4.2 Develop street tree master plans as required 4.3 Set vision and objective statements 4.4 Determine quantifiable goals 4.5 Use tree inventory and mapping data management software as required 4.6 Establish and maintain inventories and databases 4.7 Develop implementation and operational plans 4.8 Develop and document an urban forest management plan |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence for and demonstrate:
researching models of urban forest management
establishing the key performance metrics and outcomes to be assessed incorporating specific parameters from the client brief
determining the data sets to be collected required for objectives of managing the resources and needs of stakeholders
analysing urban forest for resources
determining agents and conditions affecting urban forest health
analysing species spatially in target geographic areas using geographical information systems (GIS)
determining canopy density targets
determining outcomes in social, environmental, public health, economic, and aesthetic terms
determining asset value of single tree and forest based on value criteria of client and relevant benchmarks
performing cost-benefit analysis of forest assets
analysing variation in asset value within relevant variables
analysing and reviewing relevant policy documents for meeting performance metrics and desired outcomes
determining statutory, liability and risk issues requiring consideration
identifying stakeholder requirements and perceptions
evaluating the extent of impact and outcomes of proposed policy documents
creating policy determinations on tree assets and record as reports
creating and document urban forest management policy
developing appropriate conceptual framework for urban forest management
determining the requirement for street tree master plans
setting vision and objective statements
determining quantifiable goals
using tree inventory and mapping data management software as required
establishing and maintain inventories and databases
developing implementation and operational plans
developing and document an urban forest management plan
use of industry standard terminology to describe urban forest management.
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
models of urban forest management
key performance metrics
data sets
urban forest resources analysis
tree assets
urban forest health
spatial analysis of trees
geographical information systems (GIS)
canopy density targets
outcomes in social, environmental, public health, economic, and aesthetic terms
asset value of single tree
asset value of forest
value criteria
relevant benchmarks
cost-benefit analysis
forest assets
variation in asset value
variables
performance metrics
stakeholder requirements and perceptions
policy determinations
urban forest management policy
conceptual framework
urban forest management
street tree master plans
vision statements
statement of objectives
quantifiable goals
tree inventory
mapping data
mapping data management
mapping data management software
inventories and databases
implementation plans
operational plans
urban forest management plans.
Assessment must be demonstrated consistently over time in a suitable range of contexts and have a productivity-based outcome. No single assessment event or report is sufficient to achieve competency in this unit.
Assessment may be conducted in a simulated or real work environment, however determination of competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions.
The mandatory equipment and materials used to gather evidence for assessment include:
equipment:
computer
word processing software
statistical software
internet connection
materials:
urban forest management plan
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs in the assessment of arboriculture units of competency.
Assessment must be conducted only by persons who have:
urban forestry vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed
current urban forestry skills directly relevant to the unit of competency being assessed