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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select site preparation techniques and equipment
   • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
   • Select seedbed preparation technique in line with work order and obtain approval from appropriate personnel.
   • Select appropriate tools, equipment, personal protective and other safety and check for serviceable condition.
2. Plan and prepare site
   • Record site preparation plan in line with work order and environmental protection practices.
   • Prepare seedbed using appropriate techniques in line with site preparation plan.
   • Monitor seedbed preparation for issues, adjusting techniques and seeking assistance as required.
3. Survey and review seedbed
   • Inspect seedbed and record findings in line with organisational procedures.
   • Identify improvements to seedbed preparation methods and techniques and take remedial action as required.
   • Record and report seed bed preparation processes and improvement suggestions to appropriate personnel.

Range Statement

Not Applicable

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Performance Evidence

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:

develop a basic site preparation plan with information on:

forest area to be prepared

particular preparation techniques to be used

scheduling

resource requirements

responsibilities

select and use appropriate equipment for seedbed preparation including:

self propelled or trailed plows, disks, chisels, sweeps for primary tillage

harrows, rakes, packers, bed formers, and levellers for final preparation

manual and trailed sprayers

excavator or skidder for clearing and rough heaping

using the above site preparation plan, prepare a seedbed using each of the following site preparation techniques:

application of herbicides

burning

clearing

rough-heaping

cultivation

ripping

post-raking

adjust seedbed preparation in response to issues

for the seedbed prepared above, complete a basic report describing:

survey results

suggestions for improvements to seedbed preparation methods and techniques.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

environmental protection practices specific to the seedbed site

techniques for seedbed preparation:

application of herbicides using manual and trailed sprayers

burning

clearing

rough-heaping

cultivation

ripping

post-raking

site preparation requirements for particular seed species

key specific seedbed requirements required for sowing suitable seed species:

range of species to be sown or planted

season

area topography

organisational procedures specific to preparing seedbeds:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting site preparation plans, survey results and preparation processes.

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