Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to improve yield through improved tree breeding. It includes conducting consultative processes and monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the breeding.
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 tree breeding | 1.1 Analyse requirement for tree breeding. 1.2 Review relevant site environmental protection measures, and legislative and regulatory requirements. 1.3 Check timeline and budget for breeding. 1.4 Identify desirable breeding characteristics for the breeding plan 1.5 Select appropriate reproduction techniques to optimise propagation of the trees 1.6 Consult and obtain input to inform the breeding plan. 1.7 Develop a documented breeding plan and obtain necessary approvals. |
2. Implement breeding operation | 2.1 Obtain required resources and authorisations to implement breeding operation. 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 breeding plan with reference to budget, schedule, performance indicators and objectives. |
3. Monitor tree breeding | 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 breeding plan to ensure that specifications, quality and performance targets are meeting planned requirements. |
4. Review tree breeding | 4.1 Review outcomes against established objectives. 4.2 Determine operational improvements for the future and formulate recommendations. 4.3 Record and report on tree breeding 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 relevant to breeding trees
plan a tree breeding operation using consultative processes with colleagues and stakeholders to obtain inputs
ensure efficient and safe processes in tree breeding and that established timelines are met
implement a tree breeding operation according to a documented plan and budget, and make adjustments to plan or operation
review and analyse data on breeding operation and use findings to document improvements to future operations
prepare and present a report on tree breeding outcomes including costs, processes and analysing findings of the breeding 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 and codes of practice for breeding trees
environmental protection requirements for breeding trees including:
soil disturbance measures
retention tree damage
fungal hygiene measures
identification of habitat trees
chemical handling and application procedures
organisational policies and procedures for breeding trees
tree breeding data collection and analysis methods
tree breeding characteristics including:
growth rate
tree form
branch angle
fibre length
fibre orientation
extractive content
salt tolerance
drought tolerance
density
flowering times for target species
reproduction techniques for target species including:
self and cross pollination
cuttings
grafting
layering
stolons
suckers
pollination techniques
desirable features for selection of breeding stock
genetic characteristics of target species
hydrology and hydrological principles
plant identification and classification skills
ecology and ecological interactions
soil types and structure
authorisations and permits relevant to breeding trees including:
permits
approvals
licences relating to neighbouring properties
and may relate to:
hours of operation
use and application of chemicals
the environment
resources required to implement breeding operations
procedures for recording and reporting workplace records and information.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
organisational policies and procedures relevant to breeding trees
selection of trees suitable for breeding operations
resources relevant to implementing breeding operations
PPE suitable to breed trees
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 tree breeding 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