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

FPIFGM5217A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Promote plantations as a sustainable form of land use

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPIFGM5217A - Promote plantations as a sustainable form of land use
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to develop, implement monitor and review a program to promote to stakeholders and the general community, the environmental and sustainability benefits of plantations compared to other forms of land useGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit. Compliance with licensing, regulatory or certification requirements including Chain of custody certification may be required in various jurisdictions
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves promoting plantations such as agroforestry for land rehabilitation to stakeholders and to the general community including landholders and local councils 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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify target markets
  • Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to developing and managing a promotions program are identified and followed
  • Potential of program to appeal to stakeholders is identified in terms of benefits and costs
  • Potential audiences of programs are evaluated
  • Benefits of and needs for promotions program are clarified
       
Element: Plan a promotions program
  • Program purpose and objectives are defined
  • Promotions program is developed with appropriate outcomes in consultation with key stakeholders
  • Timeline and budget are identified and checked with appropriate personnel
  • Range of promotional modes and methods to reach different target sectors are selected and documented in the plan
  • Range of tools and resources appropriate to program modes and methods are developed
  • Necessary approvals are sought and obtained
       
Element: Implement promotions program
  • Promotions program is implemented in line with modes, methods, schedule, budget and legislative requirements
  • Required resources and authorisations are obtained and coordinated in line with organisational requirements
  • Schedule for program is communicated to coordinating personnel
  • Tools and resources are provided to coordinating personnel
  • Processes to monitor the quality of the program are established
       
Element: Monitor and review promotions program
  • Program is reviewed to ensure compliance with organisational and legislative requirements
  • Communication with coordinating personnel is maintained
  • Program is amended as required, to ensure objectives, quality and performance targets are met
  • Information and data from completed program are analysed to determine effectiveness of program
  • Recommendations for future programs are prepared based on findings of analysis and consultation conducted
  • Program processes are recorded and reported to 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 develop, implement, monitor and review a plantation promotions program

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, implementing, monitoring and reviewing a plantation promotions program

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing a plantation promotions program

developing a promotions program using consultative processes with colleagues and stakeholders to obtain inputs, and ensuring efficient and safe processes and timelines

implementing a promotions program in line with documented plan and budget, and making adjustments to plan or program as required

monitoring, reviewing and analysing promotions program and using findings to document improvements to future programs

preparing and presenting a detailed report including costs, processes and analysing the findings of the program

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 methods applicable to this unit may include direct observation of tasks with questioning of required knowledge and the completion of projects, assignments or written tests 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

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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 identify species suitable for plantation establishment for a range of soil types and climates; determine appropriate establishment techniques for a range of conditions; determine appropriate silvicultural regimes for a range of plantation types

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate consultative, communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues, stakeholders and community groups

Literacy skills sufficient to accurately prepare a range of reports, documentation and submissions where precise meaning is required; present written and oral information to a wide range of individuals and groups; use and adapt complex maps and diagrams

Numeracy skills sufficient to monitor and maintain timelines and budgets; analyse qualitative and quantitative information and data

Problem solving skills sufficient to demonstrate time and project management

Planning and organisational skills to coordinate the acquisition of required resources, authorisations and approvals and to develop a promotions program

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 promoting plantations as a sustainable form of land use

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

Organisational, site and management standards, requirements, policies and processes for developing and managing a plantation promotions program

Environmental risks and hazards

Role of wood or waste products in generating renewable energy through biomass

Minimising environmental impact

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

Species suitable for plantation establishment for a range of soil types and climates

Types of plantation design appropriate to achieve a range of objectives

Plantation establishment techniques

Silvicultural regimes suitable for a range of plantation types

Effects of plantation on soils, water quality, water quantity and biodiversity compared to other land uses

Levels of use of fertilisers, herbicides, insecticides and other chemicals compared to other land uses

Socioeconomic impacts of plantations on rural communities

Use and demand for plantation products nationally and internationally

Market opportunities for plantation products, including carbon storage

Harvesting methods suitable for a range of plantation types

Economic benefits of plantations compared to other land uses

Fire protection and suppression in plantations

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies

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

heritage and traditional land owner issues

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)

access and equity principles and practices

Promotions program:

must communicate the benefits of tree plantations as an alternative land use, to people including:

landholders

local government (councils)

general public

and may be:

used to provide advice on a range of matters relating to plantation management including:

objectives of plantation establishment

species selection

plantation designs

establishment techniques

silvicultural regimes

maintenance

fire protection

market opportunities

Stakeholders may include

individuals and groups both inside and outside the organisation who have some direct interest in the organisation's conduct, actions, products and services, including:

customers

employees at all levels of the organisation

government

investors

key personnel within the organisation, and specialists outside it who may have particular technical expertise

local community

other organisations

regulators

suppliers

Timelines may be:

critical to the success of the program

Appropriate personnel may include:

coordinating or operational personnel

management

colleagues

clients

relevant groups

Promotional modes and methods:

relate to promotional activities

and may include:

literature

self-help material

field demonstrations

field inspections

lectures

workshops

field days

brochures

information sessions

individual consultations

multimedia material

Resources may include:

people

materials

equipment

Approvals may be:

required by:

environmental bodies

local, State/Territory and federal government bodies and agencies

and may include:

long-term budget approvals

Authorisations may include:

permits, approvals and licences relating to use of resource material

and may relate to:

use of existing plantations for demonstration purposes

Reviewing may include:

checking compliance with:

OHS, organisational, legislative and environmental regulations

specified procedures, practices and precautions

reporting on specifications, quality, performance targets

checking that documentation is completed and submitted as required

Communication may include:

regular communication with the operations and coordinating personnel to ensure smooth progress of the promotions

Information may relate to:

extent and methods of promotions used

numbers and categories of people exposed to the promotions

numbers of enquiries received about plantation establishment before and after the promotions program

numbers and types of new plantations established before and after the promotions program

direct feedback from people exposed to the promotions program

Records and reports may include:

difficulties or issues faced during development and implementation of the promotions program

recommendations for future work

results

costs

data analysis

and may be:

manual

using a computer-based system or another appropriate 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 developing and managing a promotions program are identified and followed 
Potential of program to appeal to stakeholders is identified in terms of benefits and costs 
Potential audiences of programs are evaluated 
Benefits of and needs for promotions program are clarified 
Program purpose and objectives are defined 
Promotions program is developed with appropriate outcomes in consultation with key stakeholders 
Timeline and budget are identified and checked with appropriate personnel 
Range of promotional modes and methods to reach different target sectors are selected and documented in the plan 
Range of tools and resources appropriate to program modes and methods are developed 
Necessary approvals are sought and obtained 
Promotions program is implemented in line with modes, methods, schedule, budget and legislative requirements 
Required resources and authorisations are obtained and coordinated in line with organisational requirements 
Schedule for program is communicated to coordinating personnel 
Tools and resources are provided to coordinating personnel 
Processes to monitor the quality of the program are established 
Program is reviewed to ensure compliance with organisational and legislative requirements 
Communication with coordinating personnel is maintained 
Program is amended as required, to ensure objectives, quality and performance targets are met 
Information and data from completed program are analysed to determine effectiveness of program 
Recommendations for future programs are prepared based on findings of analysis and consultation conducted 
Program processes are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel 

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