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

FWPFGM5215 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Breed Trees

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPFGM5215 - Breed Trees
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to improve yield through improved tree breeding. It includes conducting consultative processes and monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the breeding.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 policies and procedures relevant to breeding trees

selection of trees suitable for breeding operations

resources relevant to implementing breeding operations

PPE suitable to breed trees

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 tree breeding
  • Analyse requirement for tree breeding.
  • Review relevant site environmental protection measures, and legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Check timeline and budget for breeding.
  • Identify desirable breeding characteristics for the breeding plan
  • Select appropriate reproduction techniques to optimise propagation of the trees
  • Consult and obtain input to inform the breeding plan.
  • Develop a documented breeding plan and obtain necessary approvals.
       
Element: Implement breeding operation
  • Obtain required resources and authorisations to implement breeding operation.
  • Implement emergency treatments and hazard notification procedures.
  • Communicate plan and explain roles and responsibilities to the work team.
  • Implement breeding plan with reference to budget, schedule, performance indicators and objectives.
       
Element: Monitor tree breeding
  • Obtain data about performance at key milestones or established review periods.
  • Check that environmental, WHS, organisational and legislative compliance requirements are met and that documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
  • Maintain communication with operations supervisor throughout implementation of the plan.
  • Amend breeding plan to ensure that specifications, quality and performance targets are meeting planned requirements.
       
Element: Review tree breeding
  • Review outcomes against established objectives.
  • Determine operational improvements for the future and formulate recommendations.
  • Record and report on tree breeding to 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 tree breeding

1.1 Analyse requirement for tree breeding.

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

1.3 Check timeline and budget for breeding.

1.4 Identify desirable breeding characteristics for the breeding plan

1.5 Select appropriate reproduction techniques to optimise propagation of the trees

1.6 Consult and obtain input to inform the breeding plan.

1.7 Develop a documented breeding plan and obtain necessary approvals.

2. Implement breeding operation

2.1 Obtain required resources and authorisations to implement breeding operation.

2.2 Implement emergency treatments and hazard notification procedures.

2.3 Communicate plan and explain roles and responsibilities to the work team.

2.4 Implement breeding plan with reference to budget, schedule, performance indicators and objectives.

3. Monitor tree breeding

3.1 Obtain data about performance at key milestones or established review periods.

3.2 Check that environmental, WHS, organisational and legislative compliance requirements are met and that documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

3.3 Maintain communication with operations supervisor throughout implementation of the plan.

3.4 Amend breeding plan to ensure that specifications, quality and performance targets are meeting planned requirements.

4. Review tree breeding

4.1 Review outcomes against established objectives.

4.2 Determine operational improvements for the future and formulate recommendations.

4.3 Record and report on tree breeding 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:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to breeding trees

plan a tree breeding operation using consultative processes with colleagues and stakeholders to obtain inputs

ensure efficient and safe processes in tree breeding and that established timelines are met

implement a tree breeding operation according to a documented plan and budget, and make adjustments to plan or operation

review and analyse data on breeding operation and use findings to document improvements to future operations

prepare and present a report on tree breeding outcomes including costs, processes and analysing findings of the breeding operation.

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

applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice for breeding trees

environmental protection requirements for breeding trees including:

soil disturbance measures

retention tree damage

fungal hygiene measures

identification of habitat trees

chemical handling and application procedures

organisational policies and procedures for breeding trees

tree breeding data collection and analysis methods

tree breeding characteristics including:

growth rate

tree form

branch angle

fibre length

fibre orientation

extractive content

salt tolerance

drought tolerance

density

flowering times for target species

reproduction techniques for target species including:

self and cross pollination

cuttings

grafting

layering

stolons

suckers

pollination techniques

desirable features for selection of breeding stock

genetic characteristics of target species

hydrology and hydrological principles

plant identification and classification skills

ecology and ecological interactions

soil types and structure

authorisations and permits relevant to breeding trees including:

permits

approvals

licences relating to neighbouring properties

and may relate to:

hours of operation

use and application of chemicals

the environment

resources required to implement breeding operations

procedures for recording and reporting workplace records and information.

Submission Requirements

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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 tree breeding

1.1 Analyse requirement for tree breeding.

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

1.3 Check timeline and budget for breeding.

1.4 Identify desirable breeding characteristics for the breeding plan

1.5 Select appropriate reproduction techniques to optimise propagation of the trees

1.6 Consult and obtain input to inform the breeding plan.

1.7 Develop a documented breeding plan and obtain necessary approvals.

2. Implement breeding operation

2.1 Obtain required resources and authorisations to implement breeding operation.

2.2 Implement emergency treatments and hazard notification procedures.

2.3 Communicate plan and explain roles and responsibilities to the work team.

2.4 Implement breeding plan with reference to budget, schedule, performance indicators and objectives.

3. Monitor tree breeding

3.1 Obtain data about performance at key milestones or established review periods.

3.2 Check that environmental, WHS, organisational and legislative compliance requirements are met and that documentation is accurate and up-to-date.

3.3 Maintain communication with operations supervisor throughout implementation of the plan.

3.4 Amend breeding plan to ensure that specifications, quality and performance targets are meeting planned requirements.

4. Review tree breeding

4.1 Review outcomes against established objectives.

4.2 Determine operational improvements for the future and formulate recommendations.

4.3 Record and report on tree breeding 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
Analyse requirement for tree breeding. 
Review relevant site environmental protection measures, and legislative and regulatory requirements. 
Check timeline and budget for breeding. 
Identify desirable breeding characteristics for the breeding plan 
Select appropriate reproduction techniques to optimise propagation of the trees 
Consult and obtain input to inform the breeding plan. 
Develop a documented breeding plan and obtain necessary approvals. 
Obtain required resources and authorisations to implement breeding operation. 
Implement emergency treatments and hazard notification procedures. 
Communicate plan and explain roles and responsibilities to the work team. 
Implement breeding plan with reference to budget, schedule, performance indicators and objectives. 
Obtain data about performance at key milestones or established review periods. 
Check that environmental, WHS, organisational and legislative compliance requirements are met and that documentation is accurate and up-to-date. 
Maintain communication with operations supervisor throughout implementation of the plan. 
Amend breeding plan to ensure that specifications, quality and performance targets are meeting planned requirements. 
Review outcomes against established objectives. 
Determine operational improvements for the future and formulate recommendations. 
Record and report on tree breeding to appropriate personnel. 

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