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

FWPFGM2202 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare seedbed

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPFGM2202 - Prepare seedbed
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to select and implement appropriate seedbed preparation techniques, and to survey and review the prepared seedbed. Work is completed in a forest environment setting.The unit applies to Arboriculture worker, Farm forestry worker, Forestry worker, Nursery workerPlantation establishment worker, Plantation forest officer, SilviculturistNo licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Where licensing for load shifting or other mobile equipment is required, the relevant units of competency should also be accessed and are to be met concurrently or prior to the achievement of this unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

site for seedbed preparation

tools and equipment used to prepare seedbeds

personal protective equipment suitable for seedbed preparation

work order with specific instructions for seedbed preparation

documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proformas for recording site preparation plans, survey results, preparation processes and suggestions for improvements

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational procedures for seedbed preparation.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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: Select site preparation techniques and equipment
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Select seedbed preparation technique in line with work order and obtain approval from appropriate personnel.
  • Select appropriate tools, equipment, personal protective and other safety and check for serviceable condition.
       
Element: Plan and prepare site
  • Record site preparation plan in line with work order and environmental protection practices.
  • Prepare seedbed using appropriate techniques in line with site preparation plan.
  • Monitor seedbed preparation for issues, adjusting techniques and seeking assistance as required.
       
Element: Survey and review seedbed
  • Inspect seedbed and record findings in line with organisational procedures.
  • Identify improvements to seedbed preparation methods and techniques and take remedial action as required.
  • Record and report seed bed preparation processes and improvement suggestions to appropriate personnel.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Select site preparation techniques and equipment

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select seedbed preparation technique in line with work order and obtain approval from appropriate personnel.

1.3 Select appropriate tools, equipment, personal protective and other safety and check for serviceable condition.

2. Plan and prepare site

2.1 Record site preparation plan in line with work order and environmental protection practices.

2.2 Prepare seedbed using appropriate techniques in line with site preparation plan.

2.3 Monitor seedbed preparation for issues, adjusting techniques and seeking assistance as required.

3. Survey and review seedbed

3.1 Inspect seedbed and record findings in line with organisational procedures.

3.2 Identify improvements to seedbed preparation methods and techniques and take remedial action as required.

3.3 Record and report seed bed preparation processes and improvement suggestions to appropriate personnel.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

develop a basic site preparation plan with information on:

forest area to be prepared

particular preparation techniques to be used

scheduling

resource requirements

responsibilities

select and use appropriate equipment for seedbed preparation including:

self propelled or trailed plows, disks, chisels, sweeps for primary tillage

harrows, rakes, packers, bed formers, and levellers for final preparation

manual and trailed sprayers

excavator or skidder for clearing and rough heaping

using the above site preparation plan, prepare a seedbed using each of the following site preparation techniques:

application of herbicides

burning

clearing

rough-heaping

cultivation

ripping

post-raking

adjust seedbed preparation in response to issues

for the seedbed prepared above, complete a basic report describing:

survey results

suggestions for improvements to seedbed preparation methods and techniques.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental protection practices specific to the seedbed site

techniques for seedbed preparation:

application of herbicides using manual and trailed sprayers

burning

clearing

rough-heaping

cultivation

ripping

post-raking

site preparation requirements for particular seed species

key specific seedbed requirements required for sowing suitable seed species:

range of species to be sown or planted

season

area topography

organisational procedures specific to preparing seedbeds:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting site preparation plans, survey results and preparation processes.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Select site preparation techniques and equipment

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select seedbed preparation technique in line with work order and obtain approval from appropriate personnel.

1.3 Select appropriate tools, equipment, personal protective and other safety and check for serviceable condition.

2. Plan and prepare site

2.1 Record site preparation plan in line with work order and environmental protection practices.

2.2 Prepare seedbed using appropriate techniques in line with site preparation plan.

2.3 Monitor seedbed preparation for issues, adjusting techniques and seeking assistance as required.

3. Survey and review seedbed

3.1 Inspect seedbed and record findings in line with organisational procedures.

3.2 Identify improvements to seedbed preparation methods and techniques and take remedial action as required.

3.3 Record and report seed bed preparation processes and improvement suggestions to appropriate personnel.

Not Applicable

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 
Select seedbed preparation technique in line with work order and obtain approval from appropriate personnel. 
Select appropriate tools, equipment, personal protective and other safety and check for serviceable condition. 
Record site preparation plan in line with work order and environmental protection practices. 
Prepare seedbed using appropriate techniques in line with site preparation plan. 
Monitor seedbed preparation for issues, adjusting techniques and seeking assistance as required. 
Inspect seedbed and record findings in line with organisational procedures. 
Identify improvements to seedbed preparation methods and techniques and take remedial action as required. 
Record and report seed bed preparation processes and improvement suggestions to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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