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

FPIFGM3206B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and implement non-commercial thinning operations

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPIFGM3206B - Plan and implement non-commercial thinning operations
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to control non-commercially thin species growing on site and stocking rate to ensure maximum vigour and optimum product outcome. The unit includes treatment with chemicals and the use of mechanical equipmentGeneral 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 FPIFGM3206A Plan and implement non-commercial thinning operations
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves planning and implementing non-commercial thinning operations in a variety of work settings, including:forest environmentsfarmsagriculturenurserieslocal councilsThe 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 Forest Growing and Management
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: Plan thinning operations
  • Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to planning and implementing non-commercial thinning operations are identified and followed
  • Site environmental protection measures are identified and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations
  • Thinning operation parameters and method of operation are identified and checked with appropriate personnel
  • Relevant plans, legislation and regulations are reviewed and assessed to identify impact on thinning operations
  • Sample area is identified and trees are measured in line with organisational procedures
  • Level of overwood treatment is recommended, accounting for habitat or seed tree considerations in line with organisational procedures
  • Necessary approvals are sought and obtained in line with organisational procedures
       
Element: Implement thinning operations
  • Thinning operations are implemented in line with plans, budget, OHS, environmental and legislative requirements
  • Communication with others is established and maintained in line with plans and OHS requirements
  • Required resources, equipment and authorisations are coordinated and obtained in line with organisational and legislative requirements
  • Schedule for operations is organised with appropriate personnel in line with organisational requirements
  • Trees are marked for treatment in line with plan and organisational procedures
  • Documentation requirements are identified and completed in line with OHS requirements
       
Element: Monitor thinning operations
  • Monitoring points are identified and adhered to in line with organisational procedures
  • Operation is checked to ensure compliance with environmental, OHS, organisational and legislative requirements
  • Communication with coordinating personnel is maintained in line with OHS requirements
  • Operations are amended as required to ensure specifications, quality and performance targets are met
       
Element: Review thinning operations
  • Operation is reviewed against inventory program and organisational and environmental requirements
  • Information and data are analysed to determine effectiveness of thinning operations and improvements to future operations
  • Recommendations for future operations are prepared, based on assessment of information collected
  • Operation processes are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel
       


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 plan, implement and review non-commercial thinning operations

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 planning and implementing non-commercial thinning operations

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to planning and implementing non-commercial thinning operations

planning non-commercial thinning operations in consultation with management to obtain inputs, and ensure efficient and safe processes and timelines

safely conducting a non-commercial thinning operation in line with documented plan and budget, including marking trees for appropriate treatment

reviewing operations and using findings to document improvements to future operations

preparing and presenting a detailed report, including costs, processes and assessment of the operation

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 analyse qualitative and quantitative information and data; handle retained stems without causing damage; protect stand from subsequent wind damage; collate and assess information against specified criteria; undertake treatments for overwood trees; recognise common diseases, pests and nutritional 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; assess and extract critical information from sources, such as legislation and forest biology; record and report workplace information; maintain documentation

Numeracy skills sufficient to measure, estimate and calculate time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to review and identify work requirements; identify problems and equipment faults; 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 planning and implementing non-commercial thinning operations

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the safe use and storage of chemicals, and the minimisation of noise and environmental impact

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for planning and implementing non-commercial thinning operations

Environmental risks and hazards

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

Available products for thinning operations

Available thinning methods

Environmental imperatives for forest area

Hazards associated with treatments

Pests, diseases, tree form and nutritional defects

Possible causes of damage to the stand

Relevant biology and stand dynamics for the species

Stand parameters for forest type

Treatments available for overwood trees

Weed species and herbicide interactions

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)

Thinning operations

may be designed to:

maintain the health of the stand

improve productivity and long-term sustainability

provide for end product mix requirements

manage notifiable weeds

and may impact:

organisation's public relations

Environmental protection measures may relate to:

ground growth

canopy

general forest lean

wind speed and direction

fallen trees

density of trees

ground slope

soil and water protection

ground hazards and obstacles

contingencies for modifying operations during wet or other adverse weather conditions

hygiene of the area

relevant commonwealth, state or territory, and local legislation and regulations, including issues related to notification of neighbours

Parameters

may affect treatment recommendations and include:

forest type

size and geography of treatment area

equipment and personnel available

budget available

local environmental conditions

age and size of trees and stand parameters, including DBH distribution, basal area, crown health, tree size, species and tree bark characteristics

Method

may be in line with:

sampling undertaken

forest type

species

stand history

organisational requirements or procedures

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

management

colleagues

clients

relevant groups

contractors

Relevant plans may include:

tending plans

harvesting plans

organisational marketing and strategic plans

plans or regulations relating to chemical use and environmental requirements

Measured may include:

girth

height

number

spread

Overwood treatment may be:

expressed as a number of trees per hectare removed

and may include:

felling

poisoning

sapringing

ringbarking

Approvals

may be required by:

environmental bodies

local, state or territory, and federal government bodies and agencies

long-term budget processes

Communicationmay include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Resources may include:

time

people

materials

chemicals

Equipment may include:

geographic information systems

aerial photography

hand tools

mechanical equipment, such as chainsaw and harvesting equipment

Authorisations may include:

permits

approvals

licences relating to neighbouring sites or properties

hours of operation

use and application of chemicals

the environment

Documentation requirements:

may be required where chemical agents are used for treatment

and may include changes to:

prescriptions

supplementary notifications and approvals

reports

amendments to maps and plans

Monitoring points:

may be time-based and frequency-based

and may include:

stream monitoring

mechanical damage to trees

Checked may include:

following OHS, organisational, legislative and environmental regulations, procedures, practices and precautions

adherence to site environmental imperatives

specifications, quality and performance targets

documentation completed and submitted as required

Information

may be:

written

printed

verbal

electronic

visually displayed

may include:

aerial photographs

history of forest

visual observation

local regulations and by-laws

Records and reports may include:

difficulties or issues faced during planning and implementing the program

forest assessments

recommendations for future work

results

costs

data analysis

and may be:

manual

a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system

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 planning and implementing non-commercial thinning operations are identified and followed 
Site environmental protection measures are identified and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations 
Thinning operation parameters and method of operation are identified and checked with appropriate personnel 
Relevant plans, legislation and regulations are reviewed and assessed to identify impact on thinning operations 
Sample area is identified and trees are measured in line with organisational procedures 
Level of overwood treatment is recommended, accounting for habitat or seed tree considerations in line with organisational procedures 
Necessary approvals are sought and obtained in line with organisational procedures 
Thinning operations are implemented in line with plans, budget, OHS, environmental and legislative requirements 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with plans and OHS requirements 
Required resources, equipment and authorisations are coordinated and obtained in line with organisational and legislative requirements 
Schedule for operations is organised with appropriate personnel in line with organisational requirements 
Trees are marked for treatment in line with plan and organisational procedures 
Documentation requirements are identified and completed in line with OHS requirements 
Monitoring points are identified and adhered to in line with organisational procedures 
Operation is checked to ensure compliance with environmental, OHS, organisational and legislative requirements 
Communication with coordinating personnel is maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Operations are amended as required to ensure specifications, quality and performance targets are met 
Operation is reviewed against inventory program and organisational and environmental requirements 
Information and data are analysed to determine effectiveness of thinning operations and improvements to future operations 
Recommendations for future operations are prepared, based on assessment of information collected 
Operation processes are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel 

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