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Evidence Guide: FPIFGM5213A - Coordinate plantation tending operations

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FPIFGM5213A - Coordinate plantation tending operations

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

Plan tending operation

  1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to plantation tending operations are identified and followed
  2. Timeline and budget are identified and checked with appropriate personnel
  3. Operation requirements are reviewed and analysed for inputs and impact on the overall plan in line with site requirements
  4. Consultative processes are used to obtain input to the plan in line with site requirements
  5. Tending plan is developed, documented and communicated in line with site requirements
  6. Necessary approvals are sought and obtained in line with site requirements
Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to plantation tending operations are identified and followed

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Timeline and budget are identified and checked with appropriate personnel

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Operation requirements are reviewed and analysed for inputs and impact on the overall plan in line with site requirements

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Consultative processes are used to obtain input to the plan in line with site requirements

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Tending plan is developed, documented and communicated in line with site requirements

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Necessary approvals are sought and obtained in line with site requirements

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Implement tending operation

  1. Tending operation is implemented in line with plan, schedule, budget and legislative requirements
  2. Required resources and authorisations are coordinated and obtained in line with site and legislative requirements
  3. Emergency treatments and hazard notification procedures are implemented in line with legislative requirements
  4. Schedule for site is organised in conjunction with technical operators in line with site requirements
  5. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS and organisational requirements
  6. Documentation requirements are identified and communicated in line with OHS requirements
Tending operation is implemented in line with plan, schedule, budget and legislative requirements

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Required resources and authorisations are coordinated and obtained in line with site and legislative requirements

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Emergency treatments and hazard notification procedures are implemented in line with legislative requirements

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Schedule for site is organised in conjunction with technical operators in line with site requirements

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

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Documentation requirements are identified and communicated in line with OHS requirements

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Monitor tending operation

  1. Monitoring points are identified and adhered to in line with organisational procedures
  2. Compliance requirements are checked to ensure tending operation is compliant with environmental, OHS, organisational and legislative requirements and documentation is completed and submitted as required
  3. Communication with operations supervisor is maintained in line with OHS and organisational requirements
  4. Tending operation plan and processes are amended as required to ensure specifications, quality and performance targets are met
Monitoring points are identified and adhered to in line with organisational procedures

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Compliance requirements are checked to ensure tending operation is compliant with environmental, OHS, organisational and legislative requirements and documentation is completed and submitted as required

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Communication with operations supervisor is maintained in line with OHS and organisational requirements

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Tending operation plan and processes are amended as required to ensure specifications, quality and performance targets are met

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Review tending operation

  1. Tending operation is reviewed against documented plan and site requirements
  2. Information and data is analysed to check effectiveness of tending operation and improvements to future plans
  3. Recommendations for future operations are prepared based on findings of analysis and consultation conducted
  4. Plantation tending operations are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel
Tending operation is reviewed against documented plan and site requirements

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Information and data is analysed to check effectiveness of tending operation and improvements to future plans

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Recommendations for future operations are prepared based on findings of analysis and consultation conducted

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Plantation tending operations are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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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 coordinate plantation tending operations

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 coordinating tending operations

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to coordinating tending operations

planning a tending operation using consultative processes with colleagues and stakeholders to obtain inputs, and ensuring efficient and safe processes

safely implementing a tending operation in line with documented plan and budget, and making adjustments to plan or operation

reviewing and analysing operation and use of findings to document improvements to future operations

preparing and presenting a detailed report including costs, processes and analysis findings of the tending operation

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 comply with 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 methods applicable to this unit may include direct observation of tasks with questioning of required knowledge and the completion of projects, assignments or written tests

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 accurately prepare a range of reports, documentation and submissions where precise meaning is required

Communication skills and interpersonal techniques sufficient to interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace

Literacy skills sufficient to present written and oral information to a wide range of individuals and groups

Numeracy skills sufficient to analyse qualitative and quantitative information and data

Problem solving skills sufficient to demonstrate time and project management

Planning and organisational skills sufficient to coordinate and schedule operations and to coordinate required resources and authorisations

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 coordinating tending operations in a plantation

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for coordinating tending operations in a plantation

Problem identification and resolution

Procedures for the development and implementation of a range of environmental management strategies

Impact of tending operations on forest productivity and various end products

Biology of relevant forest health problems

Tree growth and development

Weed species and herbicide interactions

Hydrology and hydrological principles

Botany, including plant identification and classification skills

Ecology and ecological interactions

Soil types and structure

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their use, operation and maintenance relevant to coordinating plantation tending operations

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:

Codes of Practice

environmental management requirements including waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines

and may be related to:

road, river/stream reserves

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

heritage and traditional land owner issues

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 and maintenance and storage requirements

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

Tending operations

may have the potential to impact on the site's public relations

and may be designed to:

maintain the health of the stand

improve productivity and long-term sustainability

provide for end product mix requirements

manage notifiable weeds

Timeline may be critical to:

the productivity of the forest

success of the operation

suitability for various forest products (e.g. pruning certification)

Appropriate personnel may include:

operations supervisor

management

colleagues

clients

relevant groups

Operation requirements may include:

end product requirements

stand treatment certification documentation

contractual requirements and obligations

environmental and public relations imperatives

current state of the forest resource

Impact may relate to:

nature and size of the crop and non-crop species

availability and skill level of the labour force

Consultative processes may include:

face-to-face meetings

telephone

facsimile

written and email communication

and may be with:

clients

neighbours

technical operators

marketing groups

operations supervisor

colleagues

relevant groups/bodies such as environmental bodies

local, State and federal government bodies and agencies

internal policy groups

labour force

Input may include:

details of equipment

methods and consumables to be used

specifications for thinning

weed/insect management

stand health, pruning and tree selection

necessary notifications of relevant groups/bodies

specifications and quality parameters

performance indicators

Approvals may be required by:

environmental bodies

local, State and federal government bodies and agencies

and may relate to:

long-term budget

Resources may include:

people

materials and equipment

Authorisations may include:

permits

approvals

licences relating to neighbouring properties

and may relate to:

hours of operation

use and application of chemicals

the environment

Hazards may include:

use of chemicals

off-site effects

tools and equipment

dangers to the public

Communication may include:

regular communication with the operations supervisor to ensure smooth operation and progress

Documentation requirements

must be clear and accurate and may include:

changes to the plan or process

supplementary approvals

supplementary notifications

Monitoring points

should be performed at key stages of the process

Compliance requirements may include:

OHS

organisational

legislative and environmental regulations

procedures

practices and precautions

adherence to site environmental imperatives

specifications

quality

performance targets

Information

may be from numerous sources and include:

legislation

forest biology

tree physiology

new technology

Records and reports may relate to:

difficulties or issues faced during conduct of tending operation

recommendations for future work

results

costs

data analysis

and may be:

manual

using a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational system