Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FPICOT5201B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement sustainable forestry practices

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPICOT5201B - Implement sustainable forestry practices
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to prepare and implement sustainable forestry practices. It requires an ability to undertake consultative and audit processes to assess the effectiveness of environmental management strategies and to identify areas for change or improved practiceGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publicationThis unit replaces FPICOT5201A Implement sustainable forestry practices
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves implementing sustainable forestry practices in a forest environment settingThe skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field Common Technical
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for and implement sustainable forestry strategies
  • Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to implementing sustainable forestry practices are identified and followed
  • Environmental management strategies are developed and implemented using available resources in line with organisational guidelines
  • Consultative processes are used to negotiate and agree strategy processes, objectives and timelines
  • Strategies are assessed for effectiveness in reducing waste disposal in line with organisational environmental management policies
  • Strategies are revised to ensure ongoing improvement in line with organisational requirements
       
Element: Manage integrity of water bodies
  • Water is sourced and used from locations other than mains water, as required in line with organisational and legislative guidelines
  • Run-off water is managed to optimise use and minimise pollutants in line with organisational environmental management practice
  • Planting strategies are developed to efficiently and appropriately use available water supply and manage run-off
  • Irrigation/watering strategies are developed in line with organisational guidelines
       
Element: Manage integrity of soil
  • Wind and water erosion is minimised by planting patterns and species
  • Nutrients and texture of the soil are managed to maintain soil productivity
  • Irrigation/watering strategies are developed in line with organisational guidelines
       
Element: Undertake an environmental audit
  • Need for environmental audit is determined and audit is conducted in line with organisational policies and procedures
  • Environmental considerations are covered in the audit, in line with organisational policies and legislative requirements
  • Recommendations are developed that are verifiable and sufficiently detailed to meet audit and organisational requirements
  • Business equipment and technology are used to access, analyse and organise information in line with organisational requirements
       


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 safely and efficiently implement sustainable forestry practices in line with organisational and legislative guidelines

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 implementing sustainable forestry practices

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to implementing sustainable forestry practices

communicating and consulting with colleagues and stakeholders to obtain feedback and negotiate strategic processes, objectives and timelines in order to implement sustainable forestry practices

using business equipment and technology to prepare and implement environmental management strategies using available resources and incorporating sound environmental management practices

auditing and evaluating environmental management strategies and implementing identified changes and improved practices

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

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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 recognise common diseases, pests and nutrition deficiencies

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

Literacy skills sufficient to prepare a range of reports, documentation and submissions where precise meaning is required

Numeracy skills sufficient to analyse qualitative and quantitative information and data

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems; demonstrate appropriate response procedures

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 implementing sustainable forestry practices

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the minimisation of 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 implementing sustainable forestry practices

Environmental risks and hazards

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

Procedures for developing and implementing a range of environmental management strategies

Energy flow and food web frameworks

Stages of nutrient cycling

Principles of sustainable agriculture systems

Principles of composting and waste management

Soil testing processes and procedures and results interpretation

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)

Sustainable forestry practices may include:

management of fire and weeds

soils, including tropical soils

tropical forestry practices

Consultative processes may include:

face-to-face meetings

telephone

facsimile

written and email communication

Improvement may include:

ongoing waste reduction

energy and water efficiency

taking advantage of newly available technologies

Pollutants

may enter the river and drainage systems

Irrigation/watering strategies may include:

minimising evaporation

run-off

accurate delivery of water

Considerations may include:

topography

water use

current policies and practices

waste emissions and materials

energy use

characteristics of area

legal obligations

sustainable forestry management

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 implementing sustainable forestry practices are identified and followed 
Environmental management strategies are developed and implemented using available resources in line with organisational guidelines 
Consultative processes are used to negotiate and agree strategy processes, objectives and timelines 
Strategies are assessed for effectiveness in reducing waste disposal in line with organisational environmental management policies 
Strategies are revised to ensure ongoing improvement in line with organisational requirements 
Water is sourced and used from locations other than mains water, as required in line with organisational and legislative guidelines 
Run-off water is managed to optimise use and minimise pollutants in line with organisational environmental management practice 
Planting strategies are developed to efficiently and appropriately use available water supply and manage run-off 
Irrigation/watering strategies are developed in line with organisational guidelines 
Wind and water erosion is minimised by planting patterns and species 
Nutrients and texture of the soil are managed to maintain soil productivity 
Irrigation/watering strategies are developed in line with organisational guidelines 
Need for environmental audit is determined and audit is conducted in line with organisational policies and procedures 
Environmental considerations are covered in the audit, in line with organisational policies and legislative requirements 
Recommendations are developed that are verifiable and sufficiently detailed to meet audit and organisational requirements 
Business equipment and technology are used to access, analyse and organise information in line with organisational requirements 

Forms

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