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

FWPFGM5201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and manage an inventory program

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPFGM5201 - Plan and manage an inventory program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan and manage forest assessments, based on an inventory program. The unit includes conducting consultative processes, and monitoring and analysing the effectiveness of the program.The unit applies to job roles including Arboriculture Manager, Forest Manager, Forestry Manager, Harvesting Manager, Nursery Manager, Plantation Establishment Manager, Plantation Manager and Production Manager.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:

organisational inventory procedures

data, images, geographic and topogrpahic information, maps and diagrams relating to inventory assessments

survey and assessment equipment

computers, keyboards, printers and software

documents, plans, reports and proformas commonly used for inventory planning and assessment

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

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: Plan inventory program
  • Analyse requirements for an inventory program.
  • Review relevant site environmental protection measures, and legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Check timeline and budget for inventory program.
  • Review organisational plans to check impact on tree breeding operation
  • Determine and document methods of measurement and frequency of inventory assessment.
  • Consult and obtain input to inventory program.
  • Develop a documented plan for inventory program and obtain necessary approvals.
  • Communicate the plan to relevant personnel.
       
Element: Implement inventory program
  • Implement inventory program according to planned methods, schedule, budget and legislative requirements.
  • Coordinate required resources and authorisations.
  • Communicate schedule for inventory assessment to coordinating personnel.
  • Maintain documentation for all stages of the inventory.
       
Element: Monitor inventory assessment
  • Identify monitoring points and check inventory assessment to ensure compliance with environmental, WHS, organisational and legislative requirements
  • Amend or revise inventory program and assessment processes to ensure specifications, quality and performance targets are met.
       
Element: Review inventory assessment
  • Review inventory assessment against inventory program and organisational requirements
  • Analyse data and information to determine effectiveness of inventory assessment and improvements to future programs.
  • Make recommendations for future programs based on findings of analysis and consultation conducted
  • Record and report on inventory program outcomes 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.

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. Plan inventory program

1.1 Analyse requirements for an inventory program.

1.2 Review relevant site environmental protection measures, and legislative and regulatory requirements.

1.3 Check timeline and budget for inventory program.

1.4 Review organisational plans to check impact on tree breeding operation

1.5 Determine and document methods of measurement and frequency of inventory assessment.

1.6 Consult and obtain input to inventory program.

1.7 Develop a documented plan for inventory program and obtain necessary approvals.

1.8 Communicate the plan to relevant personnel.

2. Implement inventory program

2.1 Implement inventory program according to planned methods, schedule, budget and legislative requirements.

2.2 Coordinate required resources and authorisations.

2.3 Communicate schedule for inventory assessment to coordinating personnel.

2.4 Maintain documentation for all stages of the inventory.

3. Monitor inventory assessment

3.1 Identify monitoring points and check inventory assessment to ensure compliance with environmental, WHS, organisational and legislative requirements

3.2 Amend or revise inventory program and assessment processes to ensure specifications, quality and performance targets are met.

4. Review inventory assessment

4.1 Review inventory assessment against inventory program and organisational requirements

4.2 Analyse data and information to determine effectiveness of inventory assessment and improvements to future programs.

4.3 Make recommendations for future programs based on findings of analysis and consultation conducted

4.4 Record and report on inventory program outcomes to the 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:

Follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to planning and managing an inventory program

Plan an inventory program that includes a process to:

calculate the current and expected wood volume and yield within a forest, or

set a monitoring process in place to enable reporting against marketing, strategic and business plans.

select sampling techniques and create sampling designs

identify species growing in the target area

recognise common diseases, pests and nutritional deficiencies in a forest

use appropriate consultative, communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and stakeholders

present clear and succinct written and verbal information to colleagues

analyse qualitative and quantitative information and data

prepare reports, documentation and submissions

prepare site maps and plans

use and adapt complex maps and diagrams.

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

procedures for the development and implementation of environmental management strategies

data collection and analysis methods

map and plan preparation techniques

characteristics and growth habits of local vegetation

identification of plant species and their ecological interactions with the environment

soil characteristics and topography of local area

use and application of appropriate survey and assessment equipment

statistical analysis techniques

sampling techniques applicable to forest assessments

principles of hydrology and the interaction/implications between forests/plantations and water use

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. Plan inventory program

1.1 Analyse requirements for an inventory program.

1.2 Review relevant site environmental protection measures, and legislative and regulatory requirements.

1.3 Check timeline and budget for inventory program.

1.4 Review organisational plans to check impact on tree breeding operation

1.5 Determine and document methods of measurement and frequency of inventory assessment.

1.6 Consult and obtain input to inventory program.

1.7 Develop a documented plan for inventory program and obtain necessary approvals.

1.8 Communicate the plan to relevant personnel.

2. Implement inventory program

2.1 Implement inventory program according to planned methods, schedule, budget and legislative requirements.

2.2 Coordinate required resources and authorisations.

2.3 Communicate schedule for inventory assessment to coordinating personnel.

2.4 Maintain documentation for all stages of the inventory.

3. Monitor inventory assessment

3.1 Identify monitoring points and check inventory assessment to ensure compliance with environmental, WHS, organisational and legislative requirements

3.2 Amend or revise inventory program and assessment processes to ensure specifications, quality and performance targets are met.

4. Review inventory assessment

4.1 Review inventory assessment against inventory program and organisational requirements

4.2 Analyse data and information to determine effectiveness of inventory assessment and improvements to future programs.

4.3 Make recommendations for future programs based on findings of analysis and consultation conducted

4.4 Record and report on inventory program outcomes to the appropriate personnel

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
Analyse requirements for an inventory program. 
Review relevant site environmental protection measures, and legislative and regulatory requirements. 
Check timeline and budget for inventory program. 
Review organisational plans to check impact on tree breeding operation 
Determine and document methods of measurement and frequency of inventory assessment. 
Consult and obtain input to inventory program. 
Develop a documented plan for inventory program and obtain necessary approvals. 
Communicate the plan to relevant personnel. 
Implement inventory program according to planned methods, schedule, budget and legislative requirements. 
Coordinate required resources and authorisations. 
Communicate schedule for inventory assessment to coordinating personnel. 
Maintain documentation for all stages of the inventory. 
Identify monitoring points and check inventory assessment to ensure compliance with environmental, WHS, organisational and legislative requirements 
Amend or revise inventory program and assessment processes to ensure specifications, quality and performance targets are met. 
Review inventory assessment against inventory program and organisational requirements 
Analyse data and information to determine effectiveness of inventory assessment and improvements to future programs. 
Make recommendations for future programs based on findings of analysis and consultation conducted 
Record and report on inventory program outcomes to the appropriate personnel 

Forms

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