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

FWPFGM5217 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Promote plantations as a sustainable form of land use

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency FWPFGM5217 - Promote plantations as a sustainable form of land use
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to develop, implement, monitor and review a program to promote plantations to stakeholders and the general community, including the environmental and sustainability benefits of plantations compared to other forms of land use.The unit applies to job roles including Community Liaison Officer, Designer (Manufacturing and Engineered Wood Products), Environmental Planner and Manager, Forest/Timber Harvester, Forest Auditor or Forest Planner, Forest Sustainability Manager, Forestry Manager, General Manager, Plantation Manager, Sustainability Manager, Technical Forester, Technical Services Officer, Technical Services Manager and Value Recovery 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:

Computers, keyboards, printers and software used to document plans and reports.

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: Identify target market
  • Define program need, purpose, objectives and outcomes in consultation with stakeholders.
  • Evaluate potential of program to appeal to a range of markets.
  • Identify benefits and costs of targeting specific audiences.
  • Establish markets to be targeted in consultation with appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Plan promotions program
  • Identify timeline and budget and obtain necessary approvals from appropriate personnel.
  • Select range of appropriate promotional modes and methods to reach target markets.
  • Develop tools and resources appropriate to modes and methods of program promotion and obtain necessary approvals for promotional activities.
  • Clearly document plan and communicate to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Implement promotions program
  • Obtain and coordinate required resources to implement promotions program.
  • Provide program schedule tools and resources to appropriate personnel.
  • Establish processes to monitor program quality.
       
Element: Evaluate programs
  • Evaluate programs against documented plan and objectives.
  • Analyse programs to verify effectiveness in meeting objectives and to identify future program improvements.
  • Prepare recommendations for future programs based on consultation and analysis.
       


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

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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. Identify target market

1.1 Define program need, purpose, objectives and outcomes in consultation with stakeholders.

1.2 Evaluate potential of program to appeal to a range of markets.

1.3 Identify benefits and costs of targeting specific audiences.

1.4 Establish markets to be targeted in consultation with appropriate personnel.

2. Plan promotions program

2.1 Identify timeline and budget and obtain necessary approvals from appropriate personnel.

2.2 Select range of appropriate promotional modes and methods to reach target markets.

2.3 Develop tools and resources appropriate to modes and methods of program promotion and obtain necessary approvals for promotional activities.

2.4 Clearly document plan and communicate to appropriate personnel.

3. Implement promotions program

3.1 Obtain and coordinate required resources to implement promotions program.

3.2 Provide program schedule tools and resources to appropriate personnel.

3.3 Establish processes to monitor program quality.

4. Evaluate programs

4.1 Evaluate programs against documented plan and objectives.

4.2 Analyse programs to verify effectiveness in meeting objectives and to identify future program improvements.

4.3 Prepare recommendations for future programs based on consultation and analysis.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can:

Develop individual promotional programs to communicate the benefits of tree plantations as an alternative land use, to each of the following targeted stakeholder groups:

landholders

local government councils

general public.

For each of the above programs, develop and document materials which provide advice on the following range of matters relating to plantation management:

objectives of plantation establishment

species selection

plantation designs

establishment techniques

silvicultural regimes

maintenance

fire protection

market opportunities.

For each of the above programs, choose at least two promotional methods from the following list that are suitable to the audience and document plans for delivery of promotions:

literature

self-help material

field demonstrations

field inspections

lectures

workshops

field days

brochures

information sessions

individual consultations

multimedia material.

Evaluate the effectiveness of one of the above promotional programs and complete a report including recommendations for improving future programs.

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

A range of matters relating to plantation management around which promotions can be designed, including:

objectives of plantation establishment

species selection suitable for plantation establishment for a range of soil types and climates

plantation designs

plantation establishment techniques

silvicultural regimes suitable for a range of plantation types

maintenance

fire protection and suppression in plantations.

Harvesting methods suitable for a range of plantation types.

Market opportunities for plantation products and carbon storage.

Role of wood or waste products in generating renewable energy through biomass.

Effects of plantation on soils, water quality, water quantity and biodiversity compared to other land uses.

Levels of use of fertilisers, herbicides, insecticides and other chemicals compared to other land uses.

Socioeconomic impacts of plantations on rural communities.

Use and demand for plantation products nationally and internationally.

Economic benefits of plantations compared to other land uses.

Features, benefits and practical application of promotional methods commonly used to promote plantations, including:

self-help material

field demonstrations

field inspections

lectures

workshops

field days

brochures

information sessions

individual consultations

multimedia material.

Approvals required for promotional activities:

permits, approvals and licences relating to use of resource material

use of existing plantations for demonstration purposes.

Methods to evaluate program effectiveness against plans and objectives.


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

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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. Identify target market

1.1 Define program need, purpose, objectives and outcomes in consultation with stakeholders.

1.2 Evaluate potential of program to appeal to a range of markets.

1.3 Identify benefits and costs of targeting specific audiences.

1.4 Establish markets to be targeted in consultation with appropriate personnel.

2. Plan promotions program

2.1 Identify timeline and budget and obtain necessary approvals from appropriate personnel.

2.2 Select range of appropriate promotional modes and methods to reach target markets.

2.3 Develop tools and resources appropriate to modes and methods of program promotion and obtain necessary approvals for promotional activities.

2.4 Clearly document plan and communicate to appropriate personnel.

3. Implement promotions program

3.1 Obtain and coordinate required resources to implement promotions program.

3.2 Provide program schedule tools and resources to appropriate personnel.

3.3 Establish processes to monitor program quality.

4. Evaluate programs

4.1 Evaluate programs against documented plan and objectives.

4.2 Analyse programs to verify effectiveness in meeting objectives and to identify future program improvements.

4.3 Prepare recommendations for future programs based on consultation and analysis.

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
Define program need, purpose, objectives and outcomes in consultation with stakeholders. 
Evaluate potential of program to appeal to a range of markets. 
Identify benefits and costs of targeting specific audiences. 
Establish markets to be targeted in consultation with appropriate personnel. 
Identify timeline and budget and obtain necessary approvals from appropriate personnel. 
Select range of appropriate promotional modes and methods to reach target markets. 
Develop tools and resources appropriate to modes and methods of program promotion and obtain necessary approvals for promotional activities. 
Clearly document plan and communicate to appropriate personnel. 
Obtain and coordinate required resources to implement promotions program. 
Provide program schedule tools and resources to appropriate personnel. 
Establish processes to monitor program quality. 
Evaluate programs against documented plan and objectives. 
Analyse programs to verify effectiveness in meeting objectives and to identify future program improvements. 
Prepare recommendations for future programs based on consultation and analysis. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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