Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to assess trees and apply treatments to ensure the health of a stand of trees. The unit includes reviewing and evaluating program processes against defined criteria
The unit applies to job roles including Arboriculture Supervisor, Farm Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Operations Supervisor, Harvesting Supervisor, Harvesting Team Leader, Propagation and Stand Health Supervisor and Tree Farm Supervisor.
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. Plan stand health program | 1.1 Review stand health requirements and site environmental protection measures and regulations. 1.2 Obtain and assess information that will impact on stand health planning. 1.3 Identify and select methods for encouraging stand health. 1.4 Develop and document measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets for stand health. 1.5 Obtain required approvals from authorities 1.6 Document and communicate stand health program. |
2. Implement and monitor stand health program | 2.1 Coordinate resources for stand health program. 2.2 Maintain clear and accurate documentation on stand health. 2.3 Develop and communicate work schedule for the site. 2.4 Implement and monitor stand health program ensuring health and protection of stand. 2.5 Conduct systematic checks for compliance requirements. 2.6 Make adjustments to the stand health program as required. 2.7 Manage risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled. 2.8 Ensure workplace health and safety of the site. 2.9 Respond to problems and factors affecting stand health. |
3. Review stand health program | 3.1 Assess and evaluate information on stand health operation and confirm that techniques, methodologies and budgets are consistent with the program. 3.2 Document issues and impediments to stand health. 3.3 Undertake cost benefit analysis and make recommendations for change or improvement. 3.4 Disseminate results of review of stand health program. 3.5 Follow organisational procedures for completion of all documentation on stand health program. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
follow organisational policies and procedures for the management of stand health
develop a program for the management of stand health that includes:
reference to organisational policies and procedures
plans
budgets
timelines
resources, including people, material and equipment
disposal methods, including burning, burying and chemical destruction of vegetation waste
coordinate workers and activities to ensure stand health
identify factors that may affect stand health and develop effective treatments to address these issues
manage a budget for stand health
develop and achieve targets and measures for stand health
monitor implementation of the stand health program including the following checks:
that WHS procedures, practices, policies and precautions are observed and followed
that site environmental requirements and relevant commonwealth, state or territory, and local legislation and regulations are followed
that performance indicators, targets and specifications are met
that quantity, cost and provenance information is collected in line with plan specifications
that required organisational documentation is completed clearly and accurately
review and report on the outcomes of stand health program.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
health requirements, indicators and treatment of the target species including
stress problems
pests and diseases, including insects, fungal, bacterial, viral, birds and animals
structural
storm damage
root damage
gassing
compaction
incineration
nutrient deficiencies
chemical
competition
poor draining
vandalism
salt
drought
procedures for identifying and evaluating structural defects in trees
methods to identify pests, diseases and physiological damage to trees
methods to manage tree pests and diseases
methods for analysing the nutritional status of trees
methods of collecting and storing specimens for identification
methods to improve stand health including
application of fertilisers
application of pesticides and herbicides
pruning techniques
competition management techniques
browsing control techniques
consideration of environmental sustainability issues
environmental protection requirements for the site or setting
relevant approvals including where:
the use of chemicals or biological agents is intended
browsing control techniques that may impact on neighbouring properties
consideration of environmental sustainability issues apply
WHS policies and procedures
budgets and planning tools
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
relevant policies and procedures for the management of stand health
a stand of trees and the relevant health requirements
PPE suitable for managing stand health
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. | |
Numeracy skills to: | Develop and review budgets |
Oral communication skills to: | Manage the site team |
Organisational and planning skills to: | Develop schedules Sequence work and activities |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Forest Growing and Management