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 plan, implement and review a forest site 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 forest site assessment

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to conducting a forest site assessment

planning, conducting and reviewing a forest site assessment in line with regulations and organisational requirements

coordinating personnel to follow planning, communications and scheduling for conducting a forest site 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

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

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to assess a forest site

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

Literacy skills sufficient to coordinate and schedule resources, materials and equipment appropriate for assessment requirements; organise and obtain required permits or licences; translate assessment data and report results in appropriate style and format; present written and oral information to a wide range of individuals and groups; record and report workplace information; maintain documentation

Numeracy skills sufficient to implement program planning and budgeting

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems; 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 conducting a forest site assessment

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the minimisation of environmental impact and carbon emissions, and returning the environment to its original or near to original condition on completion of activity

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for conducting a forest site assessment

Environmental risks and hazards

Role of wood or waste products in generating renewable energy through biomass

Using material effectively and efficiently

Forest site analysis techniques

Assessment techniques for forest site assessments

Measurement and data collection methods

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:

soils

terrain

slope

rainfall

environmental specifications

cultural aspects of a forest area

Measurement is to include:

number and size of terrain and environment factors that 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

Topography is to include:

map of the designated area showing:

terrain levels

contours

elevations

slopes

gullies

adjoining land parcels

rainfall

soil type

Schedule is to include:

division of areas into a roster for undertaking assessment

Translated

is the process of converting measurement details and data of forest site 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 conduct of a forest site 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