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

FPIFGM3210B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Patrol forest

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPIFGM3210B - Patrol forest
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to patrol a forest estate and inspect visitor site facilities. The unit includes identifying and assessing risks and hazards, and collecting evidence in line with prescribed formats and proceduresCompliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictionsThis unit replaces FPIFGM3210A Patrol forest
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves patrolling in a forest environmentThe 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
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for patrol
  • Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to patrolling a forest are identified and followed
  • Patrol requirements are identified in line with work instructions
  • Necessary equipment is accessed, prepared and stored in patrol vehicle in line with work instructions and organisational requirements
  • Communication links are established and appropriate personnel notified of intended activities
  • Contingency plans are made and communicated to appropriate personnel in line with organisational environmental requirements
       
Element: Carry out patrol
  • Patrol is conducted in line with work instructions, and environmental, heritage and OHS requirements
  • Risks and potential consequences to staff, the public and forest estate are identified and assessed
  • Control measures are promptly implemented in line with OHS requirements and organisational procedures
  • Appropriate follow-up action is implemented and documented in line with organisational procedures
       
Element: Respond to complaints or breaches
  • Complaints or breachesof legislation are assessed for further action in line with OHS, environmental, heritage and organisational requirements
  • Evidence is collected and documented in line with organisational and legislative requirements and formats
  • Appropriate follow-up action is taken in line with organisational requirements
  • Forest patrol outcomes 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 carry out a patrol and respond to complaints and breaches of legislation

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 patrolling a forest

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to patrolling a forest

following applicable licensing or certification requirements

preparing for a patrol ensuring communication links are established, appropriate notification of intended patrol route, and area and contingency plans

carrying out a patrol, identifying and assessing risks and hazards, and demonstrating appropriate response procedures

responding to complaints and breaches of legislation using appropriate questioning techniques, and documentation procedures and formats to collect evidence

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)


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 and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment, including communications equipment; assess risks and hazardous situations; demonstrate time and project management

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques and methods with colleagues and others; use appropriate questioning techniques to gather verbal evidence

Literacy skills sufficient to collect and document evidence; prepare a range of reports, documentation and submissions where precise meaning is required; read and interpret maps; 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 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 patrolling a forest

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, minimising environmental impact, 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 patrolling a forest

Environmental risks and hazards

Types, use and maintenance of communications equipment

Types of maps

Geography of patrol area

Formats, procedures and legislative requirements for collecting and documenting evidence

Typical complaints and breaches, and appropriate response procedures and follow-up actions

Organisational public relations guidelines

Role and interrelationship of government agencies controlling patrol area

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)

Patrol requirements may include:

defining routes and patrol area

determining and minimising potential impact on the environment

Equipment may include:

maps

forms and documents

communications equipment, such as telephones and radios (hand-held or installed in vehicles)

Communication links may include:

base and other work centres

supervisors

co-workers

appropriate authorities

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

co-workers

appropriate authorities

Contingency plans may include:

search and rescue of lost members of the public and colleagues

recovery of vehicles

clearing of roads

evacuation plans

bush fire control assistance to emergency services or other government agencies

administration of first aid

Forest estate may include:

all areas within and immediately adjacent to the forest boundaries

enterprise assets, such as offices and accommodation

structures, such as fences, roads and forest products

visitor sites, including developed and undeveloped camping

bush camping areas

day use areas

other recreational activity areas

Breachesof legislation may include:

unauthorised use of roads to which public access is restricted

unauthorised use of firearms by members of the public

damage or theft of the forest estate by members of the public

illegal activities by members of the public, particularly in campsites

Evidence may include:

physical

written

verbal

Records and reports may include:

evidence collected and clearly written

accurate and complete reports in a format that may be presented in court

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 patrolling a forest are identified and followed 
Patrol requirements are identified in line with work instructions 
Necessary equipment is accessed, prepared and stored in patrol vehicle in line with work instructions and organisational requirements 
Communication links are established and appropriate personnel notified of intended activities 
Contingency plans are made and communicated to appropriate personnel in line with organisational environmental requirements 
Patrol is conducted in line with work instructions, and environmental, heritage and OHS requirements 
Risks and potential consequences to staff, the public and forest estate are identified and assessed 
Control measures are promptly implemented in line with OHS requirements and organisational procedures 
Appropriate follow-up action is implemented and documented in line with organisational procedures 
Complaints or breachesof legislation are assessed for further action in line with OHS, environmental, heritage and organisational requirements 
Evidence is collected and documented in line with organisational and legislative requirements and formats 
Appropriate follow-up action is taken in line with organisational requirements 
Forest patrol outcomes are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FPIFGM3210B - Patrol forest
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

FPIFGM3210B - Patrol forest

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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