Assessor Resource

FWPFGM5213
Coordinate plantation tending operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to prepare and implement a tending operation in a plantation. It includes the conduct of consultative processes, analysis of the effectiveness of the operation and the presentation of findings.

The unit applies to job roles including Arboriculture Manager, Forest Manager, Forestry Manager, Harvesting Manager, Nursery Manager, Plantation Establishment Manager, Plantation Manager and Production Manager.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Plan tending operation

1.1 Review forest plan and organisational objectives relating to tending operations for a plantation.

1.2 Identify environmental protection requirements for the plantation.

1.3 Review operational requirements for tending the plantation.

1.4 Consult with stakeholders about tending requirements.

1.5 Document a tending plan and obtain approvals for implementation.

2. Implement tending plan

2.1 Obtain required resources and authorisations to implement the tending plan.

2.2 Implement emergency treatments and hazard notification procedures.

2.3 Organise site schedule with technical operators.

2.4 Implement tending plan with reference to budget, schedule, performance indicators and objectives.

3. Monitor tending operations

3.1 Obtain data about performance at key milestones or established review periods.

3.2 Check that environmental, WHS, organisational and legislative compliance requirements are met and that documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

3.3 Maintain communication with operations supervisor throughout implementation of the plan.

3.4 Amend tending operation plan to ensure that specifications, quality and performance targets are meeting planned requirements.

4. Review tending operation

4.1 Review outcomes against established objectives.

4.2 Determine operational improvements for the future and formulate recommendations.

4.3 Record and report on tending operations to appropriate personnel.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

follow organisational policies and procedures for managing tending operations in a plantation

identify and obtain applicable licensing or certification requirements for tending operations

use consultative processes with colleagues and stakeholders to obtain inputs in developing a plan for tending operations

develop and implement a plan for tending operations

manage tending operations to meet established outcomes

keep accurate records on the tending process and make recommendations for improvements in the tending process.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental protection requirements for a forest including

soil disturbance measures

retention tree damage

fungal hygiene measures

identification of habitat trees

chemical handling and application procedures

organisational policies and procedures for managing tending operations in a forest including

end product requirements

stand treatment certification documentation

contractual requirements and obligations

environmental and public relations imperatives

current state of the forest resource

tending operations that are designed to:

maintain the health of the stand

improve productivity and long term sustainability

the management of notifiable weeds

impact of tending operations on forest productivity and various end products

authorisations and permits including

permits

approvals

licences relating to neighbouring properties

and may relate to:

hours of operation

use and application of chemicals

the environment

biology of relevant forest health problems

target species growth and development

weed species and herbicide interactions

hydrology and hydrological principles

plant identification and plant classification

ecology and ecological interactions

soil types and structure

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.

The following resources must be made available:

policies and procedures relavant to co-ordinating plantation tanding operations

PPE suitable to coordinate plantation tending operations

Plantation site suitable to coordinate tending operations

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Plan tending operation

1.1 Review forest plan and organisational objectives relating to tending operations for a plantation.

1.2 Identify environmental protection requirements for the plantation.

1.3 Review operational requirements for tending the plantation.

1.4 Consult with stakeholders about tending requirements.

1.5 Document a tending plan and obtain approvals for implementation.

2. Implement tending plan

2.1 Obtain required resources and authorisations to implement the tending plan.

2.2 Implement emergency treatments and hazard notification procedures.

2.3 Organise site schedule with technical operators.

2.4 Implement tending plan with reference to budget, schedule, performance indicators and objectives.

3. Monitor tending operations

3.1 Obtain data about performance at key milestones or established review periods.

3.2 Check that environmental, WHS, organisational and legislative compliance requirements are met and that documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

3.3 Maintain communication with operations supervisor throughout implementation of the plan.

3.4 Amend tending operation plan to ensure that specifications, quality and performance targets are meeting planned requirements.

4. Review tending operation

4.1 Review outcomes against established objectives.

4.2 Determine operational improvements for the future and formulate recommendations.

4.3 Record and report on tending operations to appropriate personnel.

Not Applicable

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

follow organisational policies and procedures for managing tending operations in a plantation

identify and obtain applicable licensing or certification requirements for tending operations

use consultative processes with colleagues and stakeholders to obtain inputs in developing a plan for tending operations

develop and implement a plan for tending operations

manage tending operations to meet established outcomes

keep accurate records on the tending process and make recommendations for improvements in the tending process.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental protection requirements for a forest including

soil disturbance measures

retention tree damage

fungal hygiene measures

identification of habitat trees

chemical handling and application procedures

organisational policies and procedures for managing tending operations in a forest including

end product requirements

stand treatment certification documentation

contractual requirements and obligations

environmental and public relations imperatives

current state of the forest resource

tending operations that are designed to:

maintain the health of the stand

improve productivity and long term sustainability

the management of notifiable weeds

impact of tending operations on forest productivity and various end products

authorisations and permits including

permits

approvals

licences relating to neighbouring properties

and may relate to:

hours of operation

use and application of chemicals

the environment

biology of relevant forest health problems

target species growth and development

weed species and herbicide interactions

hydrology and hydrological principles

plant identification and plant classification

ecology and ecological interactions

soil types and structure

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.

The following resources must be made available:

policies and procedures relavant to co-ordinating plantation tanding operations

PPE suitable to coordinate plantation tending operations

Plantation site suitable to coordinate tending operations

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review forest plan and organisational objectives relating to tending operations for a plantation. 
Identify environmental protection requirements for the plantation. 
Review operational requirements for tending the plantation. 
Consult with stakeholders about tending requirements. 
Document a tending plan and obtain approvals for implementation. 
Obtain required resources and authorisations to implement the tending plan. 
Implement emergency treatments and hazard notification procedures. 
Organise site schedule with technical operators. 
Implement tending plan with reference to budget, schedule, performance indicators and objectives. 
Obtain data about performance at key milestones or established review periods. 
Check that environmental, WHS, organisational and legislative compliance requirements are met and that documentation is accurate and up-to-date. 
Maintain communication with operations supervisor throughout implementation of the plan. 
Amend tending operation plan to ensure that specifications, quality and performance targets are meeting planned requirements. 
Review outcomes against established objectives. 
Determine operational improvements for the future and formulate recommendations. 
Record and report on tending operations to appropriate personnel. 

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