The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently design a plantation, based on specific organisational plans and objectives

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to designing plantations

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to designing plantations

designing a plantation using consultative processes with colleagues and stakeholders to obtain inputs, and ensure efficient use of resources

reviewing plantation design against determined performance indicators, specifications and targets

developing recommendations for design improvements based on results of analysis and review of design and feedback received

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate consultative, communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Literacy skills sufficient to analyse qualitative and quantitative information and data; prepare a range of reports, documentation and submissions where precise meaning is required; present written and oral information to a wide range of individuals and groups; record and report workplace information; maintain documentation

Numeracy skills sufficient to measure, estimate and calculate time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to assess and modify plans to achieve specified outcomes; identify problems and equipment faults; demonstrate appropriate response procedures; demonstrate effective time and project management

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for designing plantations

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the safe use and storage of chemicals, the minimisation of environmental impact, carbon emissions and noise, and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for designing plantations

Environmental risks and hazards

Recycling and re-use guidelines

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

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Common diseases, pests and nutritional deficiencies

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Plantation design

will be in line with organisational marketing plan and local environmental imperatives

Environmental protection measures may include:

ground growth

canopy

general forest lean

wind speed and direction

fallen trees

density of trees

ground slope

soil and water protection

ground hazards and obstacles

contingencies for modifying operations during wet or other adverse weather conditions

hygiene of the area

relevant commonwealth, state or territory, and local legislation and regulations

Relevant plans may include:

tending plans

harvesting plans

organisational marketing and strategic plans

plans or regulations relating to chemical use and environmental requirements

Consultative processes may include:

face-to-face meetings

telephone

facsimile

written and email communication

may be with:

clients

technical operators

marketing groups

operations supervisor

colleagues

relevant groups or bodies, such as environmental bodies

local, state or territory, and federal government bodies and agencies

internal policy groups

labour force

Plantation requirements may include:

appropriate species

provenance

distribution and hardiness of trees to be sown or planted to suit the area to be planted

Components may include:

roads

fences

drainage channels

forest area boundaries

Approvals may include:

environmental bodies

local, state or territory, and federal government bodies and agencies

long-term budget approvals

Appropriate personnel may include:

contractors

technical experts

management

colleagues

clients

relevant groups

Records and reports may include:

difficulties or issues faced during design processes

recommendations for future work

results

costs

data analysis

and may be:

manual

a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system