Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to prepare and implement a tending operation within a managed native forest. It includes the conduct of consultative processes, analysis of the effectiveness of the operation, and presentation of findings.
The unit applies to those working in a management role in the forest and wood products industry.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction
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 tending operation | 1.1 Review native forest plan and organisational objectives relating to tending operations. 1.2 Identify environmental protection requirements for the native forest. 1.3 Review operational requirements for tending the native forest. 1.4 Consult with stakeholders about tending requirements for the native forest. 1.5 Document a tending plan and obtain approvals for implementation. |
2. Implement tending plan | 2.1 Obtain required resources and authorisations to implement the tending plan. 2.2 Implement emergency treatments and hazard notification procedures. 2.3 Organise site schedule with technical operators. 2.4 Implement tending plan with reference to budget, schedule, performance indicators and objectives. |
3. Monitor tending operations | 3.1 Obtain data about performance at key milestones or established review periods. 3.2 Check that environmental, WHS, organisational and legislative compliance requirements are met and that documentation is accurate and up-to-date. 3.3 Maintain communication with operations supervisor throughout implementation of the plan. 3.4 Amend tending operation plan to ensure that specifications, quality and performance targets are on track. |
4. Review tending operation | 4.1 Review outcomes against established objectives. 4.2 Determine operational improvements for the future and formulate recommendations. 4.3 Record and report on tending operations 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.
follow organisational policies and procedures for managing tending operations in a native forest
identify and obtain applicable licensing or certification requirements for tending operations
use consultative processes with colleagues and stakeholders to obtain inputs in developing a plan for tending operations
implement, monitor and review a plan for tending operations for a native forest
manage tending operations in a native forest to meet established outcomes
keep accurate records on the tending process and make recommendations for improvements in the tending process.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
environmental protection requirements for a native forest, including:
soil disturbance measures
retention tree damage
fungal hygiene measures
identification of habitat trees
chemical handling and application procedures
organisational policies and procedures for managing tending operations in a native forest that relate to
WHS
organisational, legislative and environmental regulations, procedures, practices and precautions
adherence to site environmental imperatives
specifications
quality
performance targets
tending operations in a native forest, including the following aspects:
the health of the stand
productivity and long term sustainability
end product mix requirements
the management of notifiable weeds
impact of tending operations on forest productivity
authorisations relevant to managing tending operations:
permits
approvals
licensing
biology of relevant forest health problems
native tree growth and development
weed species and herbicide interactions
hydrology and hydrological principles
plant identification and plant classification
ecology and ecological interactions
soil types and structure
hazards related to managing tending operations:
use of chemicals
off-site effects
tools and equipment
dangers to the public
procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
a native forest area
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents
requirements, organisational policies and procedures relevant to tending operations.
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. | |
Writing skills to: | develop and document a plan for tending operations |
Planning and organising skills to: | schedule activities to meet established goals and objectives. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Forest Growing and Management