Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan and manage forest assessments, based on an inventory program. The unit includes conducting consultative processes, and monitoring and analysing the effectiveness of the program.
The unit applies to job roles including Arboriculture Manager, Forest Manager, Forestry Manager, Harvesting Manager, Nursery Manager, Plantation Establishment Manager, Plantation Manager and Production Manager.
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 inventory program | 1.1 Analyse requirements for an inventory program. 1.2 Review relevant site environmental protection measures, and legislative and regulatory requirements. 1.3 Check timeline and budget for inventory program. 1.4 Review organisational plans to check impact on tree breeding operation 1.5 Determine and document methods of measurement and frequency of inventory assessment. 1.6 Consult and obtain input to inventory program. 1.7 Develop a documented plan for inventory program and obtain necessary approvals. 1.8 Communicate the plan to relevant personnel. |
2. Implement inventory program | 2.1 Implement inventory program according to planned methods, schedule, budget and legislative requirements. 2.2 Coordinate required resources and authorisations. 2.3 Communicate schedule for inventory assessment to coordinating personnel. 2.4 Maintain documentation for all stages of the inventory. |
3. Monitor inventory assessment | 3.1 Identify monitoring points and check inventory assessment to ensure compliance with environmental, WHS, organisational and legislative requirements 3.2 Amend or revise inventory program and assessment processes to ensure specifications, quality and performance targets are met. |
4. Review inventory assessment | 4.1 Review inventory assessment against inventory program and organisational requirements 4.2 Analyse data and information to determine effectiveness of inventory assessment and improvements to future programs. 4.3 Make recommendations for future programs based on findings of analysis and consultation conducted 4.4 Record and report on inventory program outcomes to the 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.
Follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to planning and managing an inventory program
Plan an inventory program that includes a process to:
calculate the current and expected wood volume and yield within a forest, or
set a monitoring process in place to enable reporting against marketing, strategic and business plans.
select sampling techniques and create sampling designs
identify species growing in the target area
recognise common diseases, pests and nutritional deficiencies in a forest
use appropriate consultative, communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and stakeholders
present clear and succinct written and verbal information to colleagues
analyse qualitative and quantitative information and data
prepare reports, documentation and submissions
prepare site maps and plans
use and adapt complex maps and diagrams.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
procedures for the development and implementation of environmental management strategies
data collection and analysis methods
map and plan preparation techniques
characteristics and growth habits of local vegetation
identification of plant species and their ecological interactions with the environment
soil characteristics and topography of local area
use and application of appropriate survey and assessment equipment
statistical analysis techniques
sampling techniques applicable to forest assessments
principles of hydrology and the interaction/implications between forests/plantations and water use
procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
organisational inventory procedures
data, images, geographic and topogrpahic information, maps and diagrams relating to inventory assessments
survey and assessment equipment
computers, keyboards, printers and software
documents, plans, reports and proformas commonly used for inventory planning and assessment
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
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Forest Growing and Management