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

FPICOT6207A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop forest management systems and processes

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPICOT6207A - Develop forest management systems and processes
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to develop, plan and implement systems to manage environmentally sustainable practices in forestry environments. It supports the establishment of a sound forestry management system necessary to produce outcomes that meet international treaties, conventions and initiatives; and commonwealth, state or territory legislation and policiesGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves designing and managing systems for forestry management within workplaces, including developing and implementing processes in operations of all sizes in a variety of work settings, such as: native forestsplantationsagroforestryfarm forestryThe 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 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Quantify and qualify factors to be included in the organisational forest management system
  • Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to developing forest management systems and processes are identified and followed
  • Strategic factors impacting on organisational compliance with legislation and policies are identified and quantified
  • Range and scope of activities being undertaken by the organisation within legislative and policy guidelines are quantified
  • Information is monitored to identify and maintain knowledge of forestry management issues
  • Qualifying strategic and operational factors impinging on organisational forestry management processes are measured
       
Element: Establish forestry management plan and system
  • Strategic priorities are identified and planned that support overall legislative and policy guidelines
  • Design of the organisational forestry management system is directed and managed
  • Criteria for implementing and maintaining systems concerned with managing forests are developed
  • Methods are developed to gather and monitor forest management information
  • Forest management plans and system are regularly evaluated to ensure accuracy and compliance with legislation and policies
       
Element: Facilitate the introduction of the forest management system
  • Processes for forestry management are developed and introduced
  • Processes are circulated within the organisation and sign-off by staff, employees and contractors is obtained
  • Compliance of staff, employees and contractors is monitored
  • Feedback systems are developed, circulated and maintained to ensure all stakeholders can support the forestry management process
       
Element: Implement forest management system
  • Methods for determining effectiveness of the major elements of the forest management system are introduced
  • Resources are allocated to the implementation process in line with timelines and budget
  • Those involved in implementing the system are informed of expected outcomes, and responsibility for designated roles is assigned
  • Operational controls for implementing plans are established
  • Staff are trained to ensure that quality assurance practices are applied to the forestry management process on a daily basis
       
Element: Monitor and evaluate forest management system
  • Routine monitoring of forestry management plans and programs is conducted
  • Information on the condition of forests is evaluated and considered for ongoing improvements
  • Reports are monitored for compliance with regulations and controls
  • Corrective action is taken to ensure compliance
  • System is regularly evaluated and modified to reflect ongoing improvement
       


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 develop forest management systems and processes

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 developing forestry management systems and processes

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to developing forestry management systems and processes

quantifying and qualifying the factors to be included in the forest management system

facilitating the implementation of a forest management system for an organisation

establishing and implementing a forest management system for an organisation

monitoring and evaluating a forest management system

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 may be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies

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 use software and communication systems to research, analyse, create and present documents and reports; develop and implement systems and processes to manage forests

Communication skills sufficient to interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace

Literacy skills sufficient to read and evaluate complex and formal documents, such as policy and legislation

Numeracy skills sufficient to analyse data for compliance with regulations and controls

Problem solving skills sufficient to review and identify system requirements; identify problems; develop and implement appropriate response processes

Planning and organisational skills sufficient to plan the forestry management system and process

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to developing forest management systems and processes

International treaties, conventions and initiatives relevant to developing forest management systems and processes

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the minimisation of carbon emissions, and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for managing forests

Environmental risks and hazards

Procedures for minimising environmental impact

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

Forestry management issues that impact on the organisation and its practices

Financial and business administration principles relevant to organisational needs

Factors to be considered in assessing forestry management issues inherent in different types of forests

Key factors that influence decisions on forestry management issues and decision making

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies; 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 implementation programs

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

procedural manuals

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)

Strategic factors may include:

international treaties, conventions and initiatives

commonwealth government legislation

national policies

state or territory legislation and policies

local authority by-laws, Acts or regulations affecting environmental issues

location and nature of sites

scope of operations and activities of the organisation

management commitment to forest management systems

organisational policy and operational guidelines

public liabilities and exposure to risk

risk-management strategies and policies

structure of the management team and apportionment of responsibilities

Legislation and policies must include:

international treaties, conventions and initiatives

commonwealth government legislation

national policies

state or territory legislation and policies

Information may include:

international publications

government publications

local government publications

Forest management plans may include:

strategic planning

forest management planning, including:

public land

park planning

private land

fire management planning

flora and fauna planning

cultural values

exploration and mining

quality plans

environmental and safety

Processes may include:

communication

monitoring

reporting

feedback

evaluation

ongoing review

Feedback systems may include:

emergency or process-breakdown communication channels

formal meetings between staff, employees and contractors on a regular basis

programmed appraisals of compliance with forestry management and environmental policy involving staff, employees and contractors

programmed reporting and environmental conformance statements and timetables

Resources must include:

people

materials

equipment

Operational controls may include:

timber harvesting

fire management operations

other activities in state or territory forests

operations in national parks

other operations on public land

activities on private land

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 developing forest management systems and processes are identified and followed 
Strategic factors impacting on organisational compliance with legislation and policies are identified and quantified 
Range and scope of activities being undertaken by the organisation within legislative and policy guidelines are quantified 
Information is monitored to identify and maintain knowledge of forestry management issues 
Qualifying strategic and operational factors impinging on organisational forestry management processes are measured 
Strategic priorities are identified and planned that support overall legislative and policy guidelines 
Design of the organisational forestry management system is directed and managed 
Criteria for implementing and maintaining systems concerned with managing forests are developed 
Methods are developed to gather and monitor forest management information 
Forest management plans and system are regularly evaluated to ensure accuracy and compliance with legislation and policies 
Processes for forestry management are developed and introduced 
Processes are circulated within the organisation and sign-off by staff, employees and contractors is obtained 
Compliance of staff, employees and contractors is monitored 
Feedback systems are developed, circulated and maintained to ensure all stakeholders can support the forestry management process 
Methods for determining effectiveness of the major elements of the forest management system are introduced 
Resources are allocated to the implementation process in line with timelines and budget 
Those involved in implementing the system are informed of expected outcomes, and responsibility for designated roles is assigned 
Operational controls for implementing plans are established 
Staff are trained to ensure that quality assurance practices are applied to the forestry management process on a daily basis 
Routine monitoring of forestry management plans and programs is conducted 
Information on the condition of forests is evaluated and considered for ongoing improvements 
Reports are monitored for compliance with regulations and controls 
Corrective action is taken to ensure compliance 
System is regularly evaluated and modified to reflect ongoing improvement 

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