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Evidence Guide: FPIFGM4202B - Manage stand health

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FPIFGM4202B - Manage stand health

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan stand health program

  1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to managing stand health are identified and followed
  2. Site environmental protection measures are monitored and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations
  3. Relevant information is obtained, analysed and assessed for impacts on stand health planning
  4. Methods of encouraging stand health are identified and selected
  5. Measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets are developed and documented
  6. Required approvals are identified, sought and obtained from relevant authorities
  7. Stand health program and its performance indicators are clearly documented and communicated to appropriate personnel
Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to managing stand health are identified and followed

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Site environmental protection measures are monitored and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations

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Relevant information is obtained, analysed and assessed for impacts on stand health planning

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Methods of encouraging stand health are identified and selected

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Measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets are developed and documented

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Required approvals are identified, sought and obtained from relevant authorities

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Stand health program and its performance indicators are clearly documented and communicated to appropriate personnel

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Implement and monitor stand health program

  1. Resources required for the stand health program are coordinated and scheduled and requireddocumentation is completed clearly and accurately
  2. Schedule for the site is organised and relevant individuals, groups and bodies are consulted as required using appropriate interpersonal techniques
  3. Stand health program is implemented and monitored to ensure health and protection of stand
  4. Systematic checks are carried out to ensure that compliance requirements relevant to stand health activities are followed
  5. Adjustments to the stand health program are made as required and communicated to appropriate personnel
  6. Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled
  7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
  8. Limitations are identified and assistance is sought as required in line with workplace procedures
Resources required for the stand health program are coordinated and scheduled and requireddocumentation is completed clearly and accurately

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Schedule for the site is organised and relevant individuals, groups and bodies are consulted as required using appropriate interpersonal techniques

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Stand health program is implemented and monitored to ensure health and protection of stand

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Systematic checks are carried out to ensure that compliance requirements relevant to stand health activities are followed

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Adjustments to the stand health program are made as required and communicated to appropriate personnel

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Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled

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Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements

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Limitations are identified and assistance is sought as required in line with workplace procedures

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Review stand health program

  1. Information from stand health operation is assessed and evaluated to confirm that techniques, methodologies and budgets are in line with program
  2. Issues and impediments to stand health activities and program costs are identified and documented
  3. Cost benefit analysis is prepared and recommendations are made, based on the analysis of data and identified issues
  4. Results of stand health program are clearly communicated and disseminated to appropriate personnel
  5. Stand health management process is recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel
Information from stand health operation is assessed and evaluated to confirm that techniques, methodologies and budgets are in line with program

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Issues and impediments to stand health activities and program costs are identified and documented

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Cost benefit analysis is prepared and recommendations are made, based on the analysis of data and identified issues

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Results of stand health program are clearly communicated and disseminated to appropriate personnel

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Stand health management process is recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently plan and supervise the implementation of a stand health program within applicable environmental, legislative and organisational guidelines

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to managing stand health

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to managing stand health

developing a stand health program within specified budgetary guidelines, incorporating measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets

identifying and recommending methods and strategies to manage health and protection of stand

monitoring implementation of the stand health program and ensuring relevant legal, OHS and environmental requirements are followed

documenting results from stand health program and preparing a report for dissemination to relevant personnel

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to use relevant tools, equipment and resources; supervise operational staff and contractors to achieve specific outcomes; recognise common diseases, pests and nutritional deficiencies

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others, including landholders, and internal and external bodies and groups; present information orally and in writing to a wide range of individuals and groups

Literacy skills sufficient to collate and assess information against specified criteria; interpret and act on written information, including maps, plans and reports; complete data and quality control; write reports and submissions in appropriate style and format; record and report workplace information; maintain documentation

Numeracy skills sufficient to interpret numerical data; identify quantities and costings

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults; demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for managing stand health

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the minimisation of environmental impact, and the safe use and storage of chemicals

Environmental risks and hazards

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for managing stand health

Health requirements of the target species

Procedures for identifying and evaluating structural defects in trees

Principles of identifying pests, diseases and physiological damage to trees

Methods of attacking tree pests and diseases

Methods of analysing the nutritional status of trees

Methods for recognising and identifying a range of species

Methods of collecting and storing specimens for identification

Plant identification sources

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Stand health may include:

stress problems

pests and diseases, such as insects, fungal, bacterial, viral, birds and animals

structural

storm damage

root damage

gassing

compaction

incineration

nutrient deficiencies

chemical

changes in levels

competition

poor draining

vandalism

salt

drought

Environmental protection measures may include:

ground growth

canopy

general forest lean

wind speed and direction

fallen trees

density of trees

ground slope

soil and water protection

ground hazards and obstacles

contingencies for modifying operations during wet or other adverse weather conditions

hygiene of the area

relevant commonwealth, state or territory, and local legislation and regulations

Information may include:

organisational strategic and tending plans

appropriate regulations

Methods may include:

application of fertilisers

application of pesticides and herbicides

pruning techniques

competition management techniques

browsing control techniques

consideration of environmental sustainability issues

Approvals may be required:

where the use of chemicals or biological agents is intended

where browsing control techniques may impact on neighbouring properties

where consideration of environmental sustainability issues applies

Program may include:

organisational terminology

guidelines

plans

budgets

policies and timelines

internal memos

resources, including people, material and equipment

disposal methods, such as burning, burying and chemical destruction

Appropriate personnel may include:

operational staff and contractors

clients

colleagues

line management

relevant external authorities and agencies

Required documentation may include:

maps

plans

reports

Individuals and groups may include:

neighbouring landholders

Checks may include:

ensuring:

relevant organisational OHS procedures, practices, policies and precautions are observed and followed

site environmental requirements and relevant commonwealth, state or territory, and local legislation and regulations are followed

performance indicators, targets and specifications are met

quantity, cost and provenances collected are in line with plan specifications

required organisational documentation is completed clearly and accurately

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Limitations may include:

job role and responsibilities

own competency level

industry requirements

own understanding of risk identification processes

own interpretation of legislation, regulations and procedures

OHS and environmental requirements

Records and reports may include:

difficulties or issues faced

costs

data analysis

results

recommendations for future work

and may be:

manual

a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system