Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan and implement the regeneration or revegetation of an area of native forest for timber production. It includes conducting consultative processes and evaluation of the effectiveness of the regeneration plan against organisational marketing, strategic and business objectives.
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. Prepare regeneration plan | 1.1 Analyse requirement for a native forest regeneration plan. 1.2 Review relevant site environmental protection measures, and legislative and regulatory requirements. 1.3 Check timeline and budget for regeneration 1.4 Select method of regeneration and trees. 1.5 Consult and obtain input to the plan. 1.6 Seek necessary approvals and obtain in line with site requirements 1.7 Develop a documented plan the native forest regeneration and obtain necessary approvals. |
2. Implement regeneration plan | 2.1 Obtain required resources and authorisations to implement the native forest regeneration. 2.2 Implement emergency treatments and hazard notification procedures. 2.3 Communicate plan and explain roles and responsibilities to the work team. 2.4 Implement native forest regeneration plan with reference to budget, schedule, performance indicators and objectives. |
3. Monitor forest regeneration | 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 native forest regeneration plan to ensure that specifications, quality and performance targets are meeting planned requirements. |
4. Review forest regeneration | 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.
plan a native forest regeneration operation with reference to organisational objectives, policies and procedures
use consultative processes with colleagues and stakeholders to determine performance criteria, specifications and targets
ensure efficient and safe processes and timelines
safely implement native forest regeneration activities according to a documented plan and budget, and making adjustments to the plan or operation
review and analyse operations and outcomes
use data to document improvements to future operations
maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation
prepare a report on costs, processes and analysis of findings on the regeneration operation.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice for native forests
organisational policies and procedures relating to native forest regeneration
environmental protection requirements for native forests including
soil disturbance measures
retention tree damage
fungal hygiene measures
identification of habitat trees
chemical handling and application procedures.
Authorisations and permits relevant to forest regeneration plans
permits
approvals
licences relating to neighbouring properties
and may relate to:
hours of operation
use and application of chemicals
the environment
methods of regeneration including
prescription burning
infill planting to support directional natural regeneration
pathways
direct seeding
crop tree retention
consultation aspects and stakeholders that are relevant to native forest regeneration plans including
clients
neighbours
relevant groups/bodies
local, State and federal government bodies and agencies
local interest/lobby groups
friends' groups
representatives of industry bodies
biology of the target species
hydrology and hydrological principles
plant identification and classification skills
ecology and ecological interactions
seed collecting and distribution seasons for the target species
organisational marketing, business and strategic plans
original and potential ecosystems for the target area
common diseases, pests and nutritional deficiencies
soil types and structure
procedures for recording workplace information.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
organisational policies and procedures relevant to forest regeneration
a suitable forest area from which to develop a forest regeneration plan
PPE suitable to develop a forest regeneration plan
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. | |
Writing skills to: | develop and document a plan for tending operations report on outcomes |
Planning and organising skills to: | schedule activities to meet established goals and objectives. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Forest Growing and Management