Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to select and implement appropriate seedbed preparation techniques, and to survey and review the prepared seedbed. Work is completed in a forest environment setting.
The unit applies to Arboriculture worker, Farm forestry worker, Forestry worker, Nursery worker
Plantation establishment worker, Plantation forest officer, Silviculturist
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Where licensing for load shifting or other mobile equipment is required, the relevant units of competency should also be accessed and are to be met concurrently or prior to the achievement of this unit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Select site preparation techniques and equipment | 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Select seedbed preparation technique in line with work order and obtain approval from appropriate personnel. 1.3 Select appropriate tools, equipment, personal protective and other safety and check for serviceable condition. |
2. Plan and prepare site | 2.1 Record site preparation plan in line with work order and environmental protection practices. 2.2 Prepare seedbed using appropriate techniques in line with site preparation plan. 2.3 Monitor seedbed preparation for issues, adjusting techniques and seeking assistance as required. |
3. Survey and review seedbed | 3.1 Inspect seedbed and record findings in line with organisational procedures. 3.2 Identify improvements to seedbed preparation methods and techniques and take remedial action as required. 3.3 Record and report seed bed preparation processes and improvement suggestions to appropriate personnel. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
develop a basic site preparation plan with information on:
forest area to be prepared
particular preparation techniques to be used
scheduling
resource requirements
responsibilities
select and use appropriate equipment for seedbed preparation including:
self propelled or trailed plows, disks, chisels, sweeps for primary tillage
harrows, rakes, packers, bed formers, and levellers for final preparation
manual and trailed sprayers
excavator or skidder for clearing and rough heaping
using the above site preparation plan, prepare a seedbed using each of the following site preparation techniques:
application of herbicides
burning
clearing
rough-heaping
cultivation
ripping
post-raking
adjust seedbed preparation in response to issues
for the seedbed prepared above, complete a basic report describing:
survey results
suggestions for improvements to seedbed preparation methods and techniques.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
environmental protection practices specific to the seedbed site
techniques for seedbed preparation:
application of herbicides using manual and trailed sprayers
burning
clearing
rough-heaping
cultivation
ripping
post-raking
site preparation requirements for particular seed species
key specific seedbed requirements required for sowing suitable seed species:
range of species to be sown or planted
season
area topography
organisational procedures specific to preparing seedbeds:
workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment
communication reporting lines
recording and reporting site preparation plans, survey results and preparation processes.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
site for seedbed preparation
tools and equipment used to prepare seedbeds
personal protective equipment suitable for seedbed preparation
work order with specific instructions for seedbed preparation
documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proformas for recording site preparation plans, survey results, preparation processes and suggestions for improvements
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
organisational procedures for seedbed preparation.
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
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Numeracy skills to: | complete routine measurements of seedbed dimensions estimate space required in seedbed for multiple seed species. |
Oral communication skills to: | ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to clarify contents of work orders make accurate verbal reports on selection of seedbed techniques. |
Reading skills to: | interpret: workplace health and safety and other organisational procedures work orders manufacturers’ instructions. |
Writing skills to: | complete basic records of survey results and seedbed preparation processes prepare basic site plans and reports suggesting process improvements. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Forest Growing and Management