Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to prepare and implement a tending operation in a plantation. It includes the conduct of consultative processes, analysis of the effectiveness of the operation and the presentation of findings.
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 tending operation | 1.1 Review forest plan and organisational objectives relating to tending operations for a plantation. 1.2 Identify environmental protection requirements for the plantation. 1.3 Review operational requirements for tending the plantation. 1.4 Consult with stakeholders about tending requirements. 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 meeting planned requirements. |
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 plantation
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
develop and implement a plan for tending operations
manage tending operations 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 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 forest including
end product requirements
stand treatment certification documentation
contractual requirements and obligations
environmental and public relations imperatives
current state of the forest resource
tending operations that are designed to:
maintain the health of the stand
improve productivity and long term sustainability
the management of notifiable weeds
impact of tending operations on forest productivity and various end products
authorisations and permits including
permits
approvals
licences relating to neighbouring properties
and may relate to:
hours of operation
use and application of chemicals
the environment
biology of relevant forest health problems
target species 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
procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
policies and procedures relavant to co-ordinating plantation tanding operations
PPE suitable to coordinate plantation tending operations
Plantation site suitable to coordinate 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