FPIFGM6202A
Manage tree inventory for sustainable tree management

This unit describes the outcomes required to develop a tree inventory plan to manage an inventory of forestry timber assets and varying levelsGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication

Application

The unit mainly applies to people who manage forests for enterprises but may also apply to people who have responsibility for sustainable tree management in urban or rural enterprises

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. Conduct risk assessment for managing tree inventory

1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to managing tree inventory for sustainable tree management are identified and followed

1.2. Nature of resource and site characteristics are identified

1.3. Enterprise requirements and enterprise outputs are identified

1.4. External influences are researched and assessed

1.5. Risk and potential outcomes are identified

2. Use developed risk assessment to support development of a tree inventory plan

2.1. Sustainable tree management requirements are researched and analysed

2.2. Appropriate stakeholders are consulted and support obtained for the development of a tree inventory plan

2.3. Management approval is obtained for identified inventory management approach

3. Prepare tree inventory plan for sustainable tree management

3.1. Administrative tools, physical resources and recording methodology are identified

3.2. Necessary human resources are identified

3.3. Financial requirements are forecast

3.4. Quality assurance system is established

3.5. Communicationplan is established

4. Manage the implementation of tree inventory plan

4.1. Action is taken to ensure participating stakeholders are clear about their responsibilities and the plan requirements

4.2. Support is provided to stakeholders to ensure the quality of expected outcomes and objectives are met

4.3. Record keeping systems are maintained

4.4. Plans for monitoring finances and resources are implemented and monitored

4.5. Risk management is undertaken as required to ensure outcomes are met

4.6. Plan outcomes and objectives are met

5. Review tree inventory plan

5.1. Data is collected and analysed

5.2. Variations from plan are identified and investigated

5.3. Appropriate stakeholders are consulted with about desired and actual outcomes

5.4. Outcomes and processes are reviewed against tree inventory plan

5.5. Lessons learnt are documented and reported within the organisation

Required Skills

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

Required skills

Research, technical, planning and organisational skills sufficient to d manage a tree inventory for sustainable tree management

Technical skills sufficient to undertake surveys and map information; interpret data generated from manual and electronic surveying and mensuration

Management skills sufficient to manage databases; prepare a tree inventory plan; undertake appropriate consultation; undertake risk assessment

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with stakeholders

Literacy skills sufficient to record and report workplace information, maintain documentation and collect data

Numeracy analytical skills sufficient to analyse relevant workplace information and collected data

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems; identify appropriate response procedures

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 managing tree inventory for sustainable tree management

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for managing tree inventory for sustainable tree management

Environmental risks and hazards

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

Minimising environmental impact

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

OHS in relation to operations

Database management and document control systems

Relevant species behaviour characteristics

Silvicultural practices associated with management objectives

Key sustainability indicators

Mensuration theory

Inventory tools and their application

Trigonometry associated with surveying and tree measuring

Established communication channels and protocols including notification of authorities

Problem identification and resolution strategies

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Procedures for recording and reporting 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 that they can safely and efficiently manage a tree inventory for sustainable tree management

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 managing tree inventory for sustainable tree management

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to developing and managing a tree inventory plan in line with sustainable tree management principles

gaining support for the development of a tree inventory plan in line with sustainable tree management principles

preparing a tree inventory plan in line with sustainable tree management principles

managing the implementation of a tree inventory plan

reviewing a tree inventory plan in meeting organisational and sustainable tree management requirements

communicating the plan to all stakeholders

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 follow 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 may be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies

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

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

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

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

procedural manuals

continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

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

Resource may include:

species identification

size

age and class

condition

forest or land area

Site characteristics may include:

elevation

slope

orientation

neighbouring estates

microclimate

rainfall

soil type

Enterprise requirements may include:

quality policy

environmental policy

cost benefit or net present value analyses

management objectives

Enterprise outputs may include:

solid timber

chip

carbon storage

nature reserve

streetscapes

community forestry

recreational use

External influences may include:

international forestry and environmental standards

Australian forestry and environmental standards

State/Territory and local legislation and subordinate legislation

advisory standards and codes of practice

land tenure and access

neighbouring tenure and access

habitat

cultural and heritage sites

agriforestry arrangements

fire management

data availability

human resource skills and availability

Risk may include:

biological

pests and diseases

weather/climate change

economic risk

erosion

fire

market failure

natural disaster

sabotage

water

structural failure

Outcomes may include:

established growth rates

established volumes

forecasted outputs

forecasted sustainability

monitored sustainability

preserved forest sustainability

Stakeholders may include:

shareholders or investors

customers

contractors

operational staff or contractors

administrative staff or contractors

technical staff or contractors

professional staff or contractors

government

community

Administrative tools may include:

computer hardware and software

filing systems

field templates

operational manual

land access information

gantt charts

flow charts

Physical resources may include:

measuring/diameter tapes

dataloggers and laptops
log sheets

compass

clinometer

height sticks

prisms

mobile GPS

maps

survey and title data

survey equipment

Recording methodology may include:

dataloggers

log sheets

manual or electronic data transfer

analytical techniques and formulae

radio/UV/laser advanced technology

digital dataloggers and laptop computers

desk or field surveys

testing and calibration records

Financial requirements may include:

budget and forecast financials

appropriate allocations to field and desk activities

time adjusted forecasts

management overhead

Quality assurance may include:

data collection and submission protocols

data verification protocols

documented analytical protocols

documented and controlled system

testing and calibration protocols

Communication plan may include:

accessibility

organisational chart

consultation

directives

monitoring procedures

recording and reporting procedures

time management

emergency procedures

contingency procedures

confidentiality


Sectors

Not Applicable


Competency Field

Forest Growing and Management


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor