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

FWPFGM4205 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor regeneration rates

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPFGM4205 - Monitor regeneration rates
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to monitor and coordinate the assessment of new plant stocks within a forestry area. The unit includes the assessment of germination, survival, regeneration and basal area surveys.The unit applies to job roles including Arboriculture Supervisor, Farm Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Operations Supervisor, Harvesting Supervisor, Harvesting Team Leader, Propagation and Stand Health Supervisor and Tree Farm Supervisor.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:

a forest area that is undergoing regeneration

organisational policies and procedures relevant to monitoring regeneration rates

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

PPE suitable to monitor regeneration rates.

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 monitoring
  • Determine frequency of assessment for particular forest area, and calculate size of sample area from inventory programs, budgets and organisational guidelines.
  • Research and record types of regeneration for the location to be assessed.
  • Select methods of measurement of regeneration measurement according to the forest management plan.
  • Identify and follow site environmental protection measures in the course of the monitoring
       
Element: Implement assessment of regeneration rates
  • Select method of assessment according to the forest type, and local, environmental and organisational guidelines.
  • Coordinate people, materials and equipment for the assessment.
  • Develop a schedule for the assessment in conjunction with other relevant forest operations personnel.
  • Obtain necessary permits or licences required for the assessment.
  • Direct personnel undertake the assessment and collect the data on regeneration rates.
  • Interpret, translate and report on data retrieved from the assessment.
       
Element: Monitor and review assessment
  • Ensure compliance with environmental protection measures, relevant legislation and regulations.
  • Communicate with operational staff and contractors during the assessment phase to ensure smooth operation and progress
  • Monitor and review operational activities and consult operational staff and contractors for potential improvements
  • Review assessment method for potential improvements.
  • Record and report on assessment results according to organisational procedures.
       


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 monitoring

1.1 Determine frequency of assessment for particular forest area, and calculate size of sample area from inventory programs, budgets and organisational guidelines.

1.2 Research and record types of regeneration for the location to be assessed.

1.3 Select methods of measurement of regeneration measurement according to the forest management plan.

1.4 Identify and follow site environmental protection measures in the course of the monitoring

2. Implement assessment of regeneration rates

2.1 Select method of assessment according to the forest type, and local, environmental and organisational guidelines.

2.2 Coordinate people, materials and equipment for the assessment.

2.3 Develop a schedule for the assessment in conjunction with other relevant forest operations personnel.

2.4 Obtain necessary permits or licences required for the assessment.

2.5 Direct personnel undertake the assessment and collect the data on regeneration rates.

2.6 Interpret, translate and report on data retrieved from the assessment.

3. Monitor and review assessment

3.1 Ensure compliance with environmental protection measures, relevant legislation and regulations.

3.2 Communicate with operational staff and contractors during the assessment phase to ensure smooth operation and progress

3.3 Monitor and review operational activities and consult operational staff and contractors for potential improvements

3.4 Review assessment method for potential improvements.

3.5 Record and report on assessment results according to organisational procedures.

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:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to monitoring regeneration rates

accurately and safely monitor regeneration in a sample area

coordinate people, resources and equipment for the efficient monitoring of regeneration

identify methods of improvement for the monitoring of regeneration

accurately interpret data on regeneration

record and report on the outcomes of monitoring regeneration in a forest.

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

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for monitoring regeneration rates

environmental risks and hazards in a forest setting

types and rates of regeneration of the following

seeding

seedlings

coppice

standard sprouts

assessment techniques for regeneration rates, including

monitoring germination and survival rates

observing the effects of browsing, the distribution of new growth in square metres and regeneration rates

calculating basal areas

types of tools, and equipment used for measuring regeneration in a forest, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance.


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 monitoring

1.1 Determine frequency of assessment for particular forest area, and calculate size of sample area from inventory programs, budgets and organisational guidelines.

1.2 Research and record types of regeneration for the location to be assessed.

1.3 Select methods of measurement of regeneration measurement according to the forest management plan.

1.4 Identify and follow site environmental protection measures in the course of the monitoring

2. Implement assessment of regeneration rates

2.1 Select method of assessment according to the forest type, and local, environmental and organisational guidelines.

2.2 Coordinate people, materials and equipment for the assessment.

2.3 Develop a schedule for the assessment in conjunction with other relevant forest operations personnel.

2.4 Obtain necessary permits or licences required for the assessment.

2.5 Direct personnel undertake the assessment and collect the data on regeneration rates.

2.6 Interpret, translate and report on data retrieved from the assessment.

3. Monitor and review assessment

3.1 Ensure compliance with environmental protection measures, relevant legislation and regulations.

3.2 Communicate with operational staff and contractors during the assessment phase to ensure smooth operation and progress

3.3 Monitor and review operational activities and consult operational staff and contractors for potential improvements

3.4 Review assessment method for potential improvements.

3.5 Record and report on assessment results according to organisational procedures.

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
Determine frequency of assessment for particular forest area, and calculate size of sample area from inventory programs, budgets and organisational guidelines. 
Research and record types of regeneration for the location to be assessed. 
Select methods of measurement of regeneration measurement according to the forest management plan. 
Identify and follow site environmental protection measures in the course of the monitoring 
Select method of assessment according to the forest type, and local, environmental and organisational guidelines. 
Coordinate people, materials and equipment for the assessment. 
Develop a schedule for the assessment in conjunction with other relevant forest operations personnel. 
Obtain necessary permits or licences required for the assessment. 
Direct personnel undertake the assessment and collect the data on regeneration rates. 
Interpret, translate and report on data retrieved from the assessment. 
Ensure compliance with environmental protection measures, relevant legislation and regulations. 
Communicate with operational staff and contractors during the assessment phase to ensure smooth operation and progress 
Monitor and review operational activities and consult operational staff and contractors for potential improvements 
Review assessment method for potential improvements. 
Record and report on assessment results according to organisational procedures. 

Forms

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