Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to measure trees, record tree measurement data and identify tree abnormalities.
The unit applies to measuring trees in a forest environment.
The unit applies to Forestry worker, Arboriculture worker, Farm 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.
Elements and 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 tree measuring requirements | 1.1 Interpret and check work order, as required with appropriate personnel 1.2 Select tools appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations 1.3 Establish and maintain communication with colleagues and others in line with WHS requirements.. |
2. Measure and record tree measurements and abnormalities | 2.1 Undertake work by using established safe operating practices in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 2.2 Select, use and maintain suitable personal protective equipment and clothing 2.3 Identify site environmental concerns in line with relevant regulations and workplace requirements 2.4 Identify from the work order the forest area to be worked within and locate on the ground 2.5 Obtain, check and record accurately tree measurements in the appropriate style and format in line with organisational and environmental requirements 2.6 Identify, assess and record tree abnormalities in line with workplace procedures. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
on native or plantation trees, carry out tree measuring procedures without causing damage to tree, environment, equipment or personnel and including:
calculating stand height in line with sampling technique
measuring log volume and length
diameter and girth (over or under bark at breast height or ground level)
classifying stem form or crown class
identify and follow applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to measuring trees
identify tree form and abnormalities, including:
butt swell
double leaders
heavy branching
ramicorns
use and maintain appropriate measuring tools including:
diameter tapes
length tapes
optical wedges
clinometers
locate forest or plot area from map or plan
communicate effectively and work safely with others
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
tree measuring techniques, including relevant mathematical calculations and basic trigonometry including:
tolerances, allowances, calibration requirements and special procedures
tree diameter and girth (over or under bark at breast height or ground level)
tree height
log length
organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for measuring trees
environmental risks and hazards
species and characteristics of vegetation to be measured, including plantation and native forest trees
tree abnormalities including:
butt swell
double leaders
heavy branching
ramicorns
types of measuring tools, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance, including:
diameter tapes
length tapes
optical wedges
clinometers
established communication channels and protocols
problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques
procedures for recording and reporting workplace information
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace that includes plantation or native forest trees
materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit including:
diameter tapes
length tapes
optical wedges
clinometers
specifications and work instructions
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
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. | |
Learning skills to: | review own skills in relation to assessing abnormalities in trees |
Numeracy skills to: | use mathematical techniques to calculate stand height and measure dimension and volume in relation to trees identify, estimate and measure common angles and shapes when measuring trees |
Oral communication skills to: | select and use appropriate spoken communication strategies with work colleagues and other personnel when measuring and assessing trees |
Reading skills to: | interpret instructions which combine pictorial and written information on equipment , site plans and in workplace manuals when measuring and assessing trees |
Writing skills to: | record accurately and legibly tree measurements and factual information about tree abnormalities |
Problem solving skills to: | identify problems and equipment faults when measuring trees and demonstrate appropriate response procedures |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Forest Growing and Management