Assessor Resource

FPIFGM4206B
Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


The unit involves conducting a wood volume and yield assessment in a forest environment setting

The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority

This unit describes the outcomes required to plan, implement and review a wood volume and yield assessment within a forest area. The unit includes stand assessment; assessment of timber volume by size classes, timber quality, damage, and form; and growth monitoring

General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication

This unit replaces FPIFGM4206A Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills




Evidence Required

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.

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 effectively and efficiently plan, implement and review a wood volume and yield assessment in line with organisational requirements

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 conducting a wood volume and yield assessment

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to conducting a wood volume and yield assessment

planning, conducting and reviewing a wood volume and yield assessment in line with regulations and organisational requirements

coordinating personnel to follow planning, communications and scheduling for a wood volume and yield assessment

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


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to coordinate and schedule resources, materials and equipment appropriate for assessment requirements; organise and obtain required permits or licences; assess wood volume and yield assessment requirements

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

Literacy skills sufficient to translate, record and report workplace information, such as assessment data and results, in appropriate style and format; present written and oral information to a wide range of individuals and groups; maintain documentation

Numeracy skills sufficient to implement program planning and budgeting

Problem solving skills sufficient to 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 conducting a wood volume and yield assessment

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material and the minimisation of environmental impacts

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for conducting a wood volume and yield assessment

Environmental risks and hazards

Using material effectively and efficiently

Range of wood volumes and yields

Assessment techniques for wood volume and yield

Measurement and data collection methods for wood volume and yield

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)

Assessment is to include:

analysing:

timber volume by size classes

timber quality

timber damage

form and rates of growth

Wood volume and yield may include:

quantity (gross volume) of timber per square kilometre

estimated yield (net volume) of useable timber per square kilometre

Measurement is to include:

how many trees of each type and size exist per designated area based on size of area

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

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Schedule is to include:

division of areas into a roster for undertaking assessment

Translated

is the process of converting measurement details and data of wood volume and yield into useable information

Diagnosis is to include:

analysis of the assessment process and operational procedures to explore improvement potential

Records and reports may include:

producing detailed records and reports outlining the planning of wood volume and yield assessment, including:

difficulties

costs

data analysis

efficiency and effectiveness

results

recommendations for future work

and may be:

manual

a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting a wood volume and yield assessment are identified and followed 
Frequency of assessment for particular forest areas and size of sample areas are calculated from inventory programs, budgets and organisational guidelines 
Wood volume and yield are researched and recorded for the location to be assessed 
Methods of wood volume and yield measurement are selected in line with the forest management plan 
Site environmental protection measures are monitored in line with relevant legislation and regulations 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Method of assessment is selected in line with the forest type, and local, environmental and organisational guidelines 
People, materials and equipment for the assessment are coordinated and scheduled in line with organisational guidelines 
Schedule for the site is organised in conjunction with other relevant forest operations personnel 
Permits or licences required for the assessment are obtained 
Personnel are directed to undertake the assessment and collect the data on wood volume and yield 
Data retrieved from the assessment is translated and reported 
Environmental protection measures are checked to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations 
Operational staff and contractors are regularly communicated with during the assessment phase to ensure smooth operation and progress 
Operational activities are monitored and reviewed for potential improvements 
Assessment method is reviewed and diagnosed for potential improvements 
Assessment results are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel 

Forms

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