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

FPIFGM4204B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct a pests and diseases assessment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPIFGM4204B - Conduct a pests and diseases assessment
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to assess the presence and level of pests and diseases within a forest area. The unit includes the assessment of animal populations, weeds, diseases and pestsCompliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictionsThis unit replaces FPIFGM4204A Conduct a pests and diseases assessment
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves conducting a pests and diseases assessment in a forest environment setting The 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 assessment
  • Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting pest and disease assessment are identified and followed
  • Frequency of assessment for particular forest areas and size of sample areas are calculated from inventory programs, budgets and organisational guidelines
  • Pests and diseases are researched and recorded for the location to be assessed
  • Methods of pest and disease measurement are selected in line with the forest management plan
  • Site environmental protection measures are adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations
  • Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
       
Element: Implement pest and disease assessment
  • Method of assessment is selected in line with the forest type, and local, environmental and organisational guidelines
  • People, materials and equipment for the assessment are coordinated and scheduled in line with organisational guidelines
  • Schedule for the site is organised in conjunction with other relevant forest operations personnel
  • Permits or licences required for the assessment are obtained
  • Personnel are directed to undertake the assessment and collect the data on pests and diseases
  • Data retrieved from the assessment is translated and reported
       
Element: Monitor and review assessment
  • Environmental protection measures are checked to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
  • Operational staff and contractors are regularly communicated with during the assessment phase to ensure smooth operation and progress
  • Operational activities are monitored and reviewed for potential improvements
  • Assessment method is reviewed and diagnosed for potential improvements
  • Assessment results 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 conduct a pests and diseases assessment in line with organisational requirements

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 conducting a pests and diseases assessment

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to conducting a pests and diseases assessment

conducting a pests and diseases assessment in line with regulations and organisational requirements

coordinating personnel to follow planning, communications and scheduling for conducting a pests and diseases assessment

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 organise and obtain required permits or licences; efficiently and safely conduct pest and disease assessment

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

Literacy skills sufficient to coordinate and schedule resources, materials and equipment appropriate for assessment requirements; translate assessment data and report workplace information, such as results, in appropriate style and format; present written and oral information to a wide range of individuals and groups; 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; demonstrate effective time and project management

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 conducting pest and disease assessment

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the safe use and storage of chemicals, the minimisation of 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 conducting pest and disease assessment

Environmental risks and hazards

Types of pests and diseases

Methods and techniques to assess animal populations, diseases, pests and weeds

Methods of measurement and collecting data on pests and diseases

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)

Assessment is to include:

analysing the impact on the forest area of:

animal populations

diseases

pests

weeds

Pests and diseases may include:

animals, such as:

rodents

birds

feral cats

wild dogs

insects

diseases that affect plants

weeds and creeping plants

Measurement is to include:

how many pests or diseases of each type exist per designated area based on size of area

Environmental protection measures may include:

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

Communication may 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

Schedule is to include:

division of areas into a roster for undertaking assessment

Translated

is the process of converting measurement details and data of pests and diseases into useable information

Diagnosis is to include:

analysis of the assessment process and operational procedures to explore improvement potential

Records and reports may include:

detailed records and reports outlining the planning of pest and disease assessment, including:

difficulties

costs

data analysis

recommendations for future work

results

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 conducting pest and disease assessment are identified and followed 
Frequency of assessment for particular forest areas and size of sample areas are calculated from inventory programs, budgets and organisational guidelines 
Pests and diseases are researched and recorded for the location to be assessed 
Methods of pest and disease measurement are selected in line with the forest management plan 
Site environmental protection measures are adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Method of assessment is selected in line with the forest type, and local, environmental and organisational guidelines 
People, materials and equipment for the assessment are coordinated and scheduled in line with organisational guidelines 
Schedule for the site is organised in conjunction with other relevant forest operations personnel 
Permits or licences required for the assessment are obtained 
Personnel are directed to undertake the assessment and collect the data on pests and diseases 
Data retrieved from the assessment is translated and reported 
Environmental protection measures are checked to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations 
Operational staff and contractors are regularly communicated with during the assessment phase to ensure smooth operation and progress 
Operational activities are monitored and reviewed for potential improvements 
Assessment method is reviewed and diagnosed for potential improvements 
Assessment results are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FPIFGM4204B - Conduct a pests and diseases assessment
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Assessment Record Sheet

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