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

FWPFGM5211 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate stand nutrition

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPFGM5211 - Coordinate stand nutrition
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan and monitor the nutrition of a stand of trees.The unit applies to those in management roles in the forest and wood products industry including Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Manager, Propagation and Stand Health 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:

relevant organisational procedures, policies and requirements to co-ordinate stand nutrition

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents

forest area to implement stand nutrition

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 stand nutrition
  • Identify site environmental requirements.
  • Obtain and analyse relevant information for impacts on stand nutrition planning.
  • Select methods of ensuring adequate and appropriate level of stand nutrition.
  • Develop and document performance indicators and targets.
  • Obtain required approvals from relevant authorities.
  • Communicate stand nutrition plan and its performance indicators are communicated to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Implement and monitor stand nutrition plan
  • Communicate with operational staff to explain nutrition plan, activities and roles and responsibilities.
  • Coordinate resources and maintain documentation for fertiliser applications.
  • Monitor the implementation of the nutrition plan and make necessary adjustments.
  • Ensure compliance with organisational procedures, quality, WHS, legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and control potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area.
       
Element: Review outcomes of nutrition activities
  • Collect data on stand nutrition and review effectiveness of activities.
  • Analyse budgets and cost-effectiveness of nutrition program.
  • Document outcomes of the nutrition plan against established performance indicators and report to relevant 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 stand nutrition

1.1 Identify site environmental requirements.

1.2 Obtain and analyse relevant information for impacts on stand nutrition planning.

1.3 Select methods of ensuring adequate and appropriate level of stand nutrition.

1.4 Develop and document performance indicators and targets.

1.5 Obtain required approvals from relevant authorities.

1.6 Communicate stand nutrition plan and its performance indicators are communicated to appropriate personnel.

2. Implement and monitor stand nutrition plan

2.1 Communicate with operational staff to explain nutrition plan, activities and roles and responsibilities.

2.2 Coordinate resources and maintain documentation for fertiliser applications.

2.3 Monitor the implementation of the nutrition plan and make necessary adjustments.

2.4 Ensure compliance with organisational procedures, quality, WHS, legislative and regulatory requirements.

2.5 Identify and control potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area.

3. Review outcomes of nutrition activities

3.1 Collect data on stand nutrition and review effectiveness of activities.

3.2 Analyse budgets and cost-effectiveness of nutrition program.

3.3 Document outcomes of the nutrition plan against established performance indicators and report to relevant 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 for managing stand nutrition

develop and implement a plan for stand nutrition that includes:

relevant policies and procedures

budgets

timelines

resources (people, materials, equipment)

activities and tasks

performance indicators

identify nutritional deficiencies in target species

recommend suitable strategies to address nutritional deficiencies in target species

report on the outcomes of a plan for stand nutrition

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

environmental protection requirements relating to stand nutrition

hazards relating to stand nutrition including:

the use of chemicals and/or biological agents

infrastructure in the vicinity of the stand, including powerlines

organisational policies and procedures for stand nutrition

fertiliser technology and options for the application of fertiliser

nutritional requirements of target species

biology of target species

hydrology and hydrological principles

plant identification and classification skills

ecology and ecological interactions

soil types and structure

types of tools and equipment used for ensuring stand nutrition, and procedures for their use, operation 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. Plan stand nutrition

1.1 Identify site environmental requirements.

1.2 Obtain and analyse relevant information for impacts on stand nutrition planning.

1.3 Select methods of ensuring adequate and appropriate level of stand nutrition.

1.4 Develop and document performance indicators and targets.

1.5 Obtain required approvals from relevant authorities.

1.6 Communicate stand nutrition plan and its performance indicators are communicated to appropriate personnel.

2. Implement and monitor stand nutrition plan

2.1 Communicate with operational staff to explain nutrition plan, activities and roles and responsibilities.

2.2 Coordinate resources and maintain documentation for fertiliser applications.

2.3 Monitor the implementation of the nutrition plan and make necessary adjustments.

2.4 Ensure compliance with organisational procedures, quality, WHS, legislative and regulatory requirements.

2.5 Identify and control potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area.

3. Review outcomes of nutrition activities

3.1 Collect data on stand nutrition and review effectiveness of activities.

3.2 Analyse budgets and cost-effectiveness of nutrition program.

3.3 Document outcomes of the nutrition plan against established performance indicators and report to relevant 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
Identify site environmental requirements. 
Obtain and analyse relevant information for impacts on stand nutrition planning. 
Select methods of ensuring adequate and appropriate level of stand nutrition. 
Develop and document performance indicators and targets. 
Obtain required approvals from relevant authorities. 
Communicate stand nutrition plan and its performance indicators are communicated to appropriate personnel. 
Communicate with operational staff to explain nutrition plan, activities and roles and responsibilities. 
Coordinate resources and maintain documentation for fertiliser applications. 
Monitor the implementation of the nutrition plan and make necessary adjustments. 
Ensure compliance with organisational procedures, quality, WHS, legislative and regulatory requirements. 
Identify and control potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area. 
Collect data on stand nutrition and review effectiveness of activities. 
Analyse budgets and cost-effectiveness of nutrition program. 
Document outcomes of the nutrition plan against established performance indicators and report to relevant personnel. 

Forms

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