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

FWPFGM3210 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Patrol forest

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPFGM3210 - Patrol forest
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency 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 procedures. The unit applies to Park Ranger, Forestry Officer.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

forest site to patrol

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

workplace requirements and site standards for planning and conducting a forest patrol.

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: Prepare for patrol
  • Identify patrol requirements outlined in work instructions.
  • Access and prepare necessary equipment and store safely in patrol vehicle.
  • Establish communication links with appropriate personnel notify them of intended activities.
  • Prepare and communicate contingency plans to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Carry out patrol
  • Conduct patrol in line with work instructions.
  • Identify and assess risks and potential consequences to staff, the public and forest estate.
  • Implement control measures promptly, in line with WHS requirements and organisational procedures.
  • Implement appropriate follow-up action and document.
       
Element: Respond to complaints or breaches
  • Assess complaints or breaches of legislation, in line with WHS, environmental, heritage and organisational requirements.
  • Collect and document evidence of breaches.
  • Take appropriate follow-up action.
  • Record and report forest patrol activities and outcomes.
       


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.

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. Prepare for patrol

1.1 Identify patrol requirements outlined in work instructions.

1.2 Access and prepare necessary equipment and store safely in patrol vehicle.

1.3 Establish communication links with appropriate personnel notify them of intended activities.

1.4 Prepare and communicate contingency plans to appropriate personnel.

2. Carry out patrol

2.1 Conduct patrol in line with work instructions.

2.2 Identify and assess risks and potential consequences to staff, the public and forest estate.

2.3 Implement control measures promptly, in line with WHS requirements and organisational procedures.

2.4 Implement appropriate follow-up action and document.

3. Respond to complaints or breaches

3.1 Assess complaints or breaches of legislation, in line with WHS, environmental, heritage and organisational requirements.

3.2 Collect and document evidence of breaches.

3.3 Take appropriate follow-up action.

3.4 Record and report forest patrol activities and outcomes.

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:

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

prepare and communicate contingency plans of one or more of the following:

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.

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

respond to complaints and breaches of legislation, including

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

report forest patrol activity

follow applicable legal, regulatory and organisational requirements, and codes of practice for patrolling a forest

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

applicable regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to patrolling a forest

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for patrolling a forest

environmental risks and hazards typically found in a forest, and on patrol of a forest

typical types, use and maintenance of communications equipment

navigating using a map or a GPS

the geography of the patrol area

formats and procedures for collecting and documenting evidence that includes:

verbal

written

physical

typical complaints and breaches, and appropriate response procedures and follow-up actions including:

unauthorised use of roads or entry to areas 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

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.

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.

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. Prepare for patrol

1.1 Identify patrol requirements outlined in work instructions.

1.2 Access and prepare necessary equipment and store safely in patrol vehicle.

1.3 Establish communication links with appropriate personnel notify them of intended activities.

1.4 Prepare and communicate contingency plans to appropriate personnel.

2. Carry out patrol

2.1 Conduct patrol in line with work instructions.

2.2 Identify and assess risks and potential consequences to staff, the public and forest estate.

2.3 Implement control measures promptly, in line with WHS requirements and organisational procedures.

2.4 Implement appropriate follow-up action and document.

3. Respond to complaints or breaches

3.1 Assess complaints or breaches of legislation, in line with WHS, environmental, heritage and organisational requirements.

3.2 Collect and document evidence of breaches.

3.3 Take appropriate follow-up action.

3.4 Record and report forest patrol activities and outcomes.

Not Applicable
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
Identify patrol requirements outlined in work instructions. 
Access and prepare necessary equipment and store safely in patrol vehicle. 
Establish communication links with appropriate personnel notify them of intended activities. 
Prepare and communicate contingency plans to appropriate personnel. 
Conduct patrol in line with work instructions. 
Identify and assess risks and potential consequences to staff, the public and forest estate. 
Implement control measures promptly, in line with WHS requirements and organisational procedures. 
Implement appropriate follow-up action and document. 
Assess complaints or breaches of legislation, in line with WHS, environmental, heritage and organisational requirements. 
Collect and document evidence of breaches. 
Take appropriate follow-up action. 
Record and report forest patrol activities and outcomes. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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