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.
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 coupe establishment | 1.1 Establish local authority coverage, land ownership and boundaries. 1.2 Check coupe location including map and grid references. 1.3 Identify and apply for land use zoning and planning permits. |
2. Plan coupe harvesting | 2.1 Analyse forest type, available species and topography and document in line site procedures. 2.2 Calculate gross area of coupe and net area to be harvested. 2.3 Calculate and report volume estimates. 2.4 Plan operational activities including site preparation, environmental considerations and access. 2.5 Issue tenders and award harvesting and cartage contracts and establish cartage routes. 2.6 Develop, check and communicate schedule for harvesting. |
3. Plan coupe regeneration | 3.1 Select regeneration method best suited to the site conditions 3.2 Plan and instigate environmental protection measures for the landscape, soil and drainage. 3.3 Create and schedule seeding process or seedling planting regime 3.4 Plan and schedule silviculture systems. 3.5 Record and report management of coupe planning 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 relevant to managing coupe planning
plan for the establishment, harvest and regeneration of forest coupes
select regeneration methods, create and schedule seeding processes or seedling regimes, and plan silviculture systems
communicate effectively with the work team
record and report workplace information, maintain documentation
read and interpret maps
estimate and calculate volume, gross and net areas
manage risks and contingencies
report on the outcomes of coupe planning
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
environmental protection requirements relevant to coupe planning including limiting impact on:
selected forest vegetation
fauna
habitat
soil and water features
organisational policies and procedures for managing coupe planning
coupe establishment and planning methods
harvesting methodologies
regeneration principles and methods
hydrology and hydrological principles
plant identification and classification skills
ecology and ecological interactions
soil types and structure
types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their use, operation and maintenance, for coupe planning
procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.
The following resources must be made available:
organisational policies and procedures relevant to coupe planning
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents
PPE suitable to managing coupe planning
a suitable forest area.
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.