FPIFGM5214A
Develop a native forest regeneration plan

This unit describes the outcomes required to plan and implement the regeneration or revegetation of an area of native forest for timber production. It includes conducting consultative processes and evaluation of the effectiveness of the regeneration plan against organisational marketing, strategic and business objectives Compliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictionsThere may be Codes of Practice to be followed in different forest types and forest areas This unit replaces FPIFGM5206A Develop a native forest regeneration plan

Application

This unit involves developing a native forest regeneration plan in a forest environment

The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority


Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare regeneration plan

1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to native forest regeneration are identified and followed

1.2. Relevant plans and budgets are reviewed, analysed and considered for impact on regeneration planning

1.3. Method of regeneration and trees are selected in line with broad policies and site requirements

1.4. Consultative processes are used to obtain input to the plan in line with site requirements

1.5. Regeneration plan is developed, documented and communicated in line with site requirements

1.6. Necessary approvals are sought and obtained in line with site requirements

2. Implement regeneration plan

2.1. Regeneration plan is implemented in line with schedule, budget and legislative requirements

2.2. Required resources and authorisations are coordinated and obtained in line with site and legislative requirements

2.3. Schedule for site is organised in conjunction with operational personnel in line with site requirements

2.4. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS and organisational requirements

2.5. Documentation is completed in a format suitable for analysis in line with OHS requirements

3. Monitor forest regeneration

3.1. Monitoring points and processes are determined and adhered to in line with site procedures

3.2. Forest regeneration is checked to ensure environmental, OHS, organisational and legislative compliance requirements are met, and documentation is completed and submitted as required

3.3. Regeneration plan and processes are amended as required to ensure performance indicators, targets and specifications are met

4. Review forest regeneration

4.1. Forest regeneration is reviewed against regeneration plan and site requirements

4.2. Information and data is analysed to determine effectiveness of forest regeneration and improvements to future plans

4.3. Recommendations for future regeneration are prepared based on findings of analysis and consultation

4.4. Regeneration planning processes are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to accurately interpret aerial photography and to accurately identify common diseases, pests and nutritional deficiencies

Communication skills and interpersonal techniques sufficient to interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace

Literacy skills sufficient to accurately prepare a range of reports, documentation and submissions where precise meaning is required

Numeracy skills sufficient to efficiently analyse qualitative and quantitative information and data

Problem solving skills sufficient to demonstrate effective time and project planning and management

Planning and organisational skills sufficient to coordinate and obtain required resources and authorisations and coordinate and schedule regeneration plans

Required knowledge

Applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for developing a native forest regeneration plan

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for developing a native forest regeneration plan

Biology of the target species

Hydrology and hydrological principles

Botany, including plant identification and classification skills

Ecology and ecological interactions

Seed collecting and distribution seasons for the target species

Organisational marketing, business and strategic plans

Original and potential ecosystems for the target area

Common diseases, pests and nutritional deficiencies

Soil types and structure

A range of forest regeneration techniques

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their use, operation and maintenance relevant to developing a native forest regeneration plan

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording workplace information

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence and demonstrate that they can safely and efficiently plan, implement and review a native forest regeneration operation

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to native forest regeneration and compliance with organisational policies and procedures relevant to forest regeneration

planning a native forest regeneration operation using consultative processes with colleagues and stakeholders to determine performance criteria, specifications and targets, and ensure efficient and safe processes and timelines

safely implementing forest regeneration activities in line with documented plan and budget, and making adjustments to the plan or operation

reviewing and analysing operation and using findings to document improvements to future operations

preparing a detailed report including costs, processes and analysing findings of the regeneration operation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment methods applicable to this unit may include direct observation of tasks with questioning of required knowledge and the completion of projects, assignments or written tests

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

heritage and traditional land owner issues

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use and maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Native forest regeneration

will be in line with organisational marketing plan and local environmental imperatives

Relevant plans may include:

marketing plans

strategic plans

business plans

Method of regeneration may include:

prescription burning

infill planting to support directional natural regeneration

pathways (such as after gap harvesting)

direct seeding

crop tree retention

Consultative processes may include:

face-to-face meetings

telephone

facsimile

written and email communication

and may be with:

clients

neighbours

relevant groups/bodies such as environmental bodies

local, State and federal government bodies and agencies

local interest/lobby groups

friends' groups

representatives of industry bodies

Approvals may be required by:

environmental bodies

local, State and federal government bodies and agencies

and may refer to:

long-term budget approvals

Resources may include:

people

materials

equipment

Authorisations may include:

permits

approvals

licences relating to neighbouring properties

and may relate to:

hours of operation

use and application of chemicals

the environment

Communication may include:

regular communication with:

individuals

groups and bodies

operational staff

clients

Documentation

must be clear and accurate and may include:

changes to the plan or process maps

plans and reports

supplementary approvals

supplementary notifications

Monitoring points

should be performed at key stages of the process

Compliance requirements may include:

compliance with:

OHS, organisational, legislative and environmental regulations, procedures, practices and precautions

and adherence to:

site environmental imperatives

performance indicators

targets

specifications

Information may be:

extracted from various sources and may include:

legislation

forest biology

tree physiology

new technology

aerial photos

Records and reports may refer to:

difficulties or issues faced during conduct of forest regeneration

recommendations for future work

results

costs

data analysis

and may be:

manual

using a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system


Sectors

Not Applicable


Competency Field

Forest Growing and Management


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor