Manage sustainable tree inventory

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FPIFGM6203, 'Manage sustainable tree inventory'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage sustainable tree inventory' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Conduct risk assessment for managing tree inventory

1.1. Applicable work/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to managing tree inventory for sustainable tree management are identified and followed

1.2. Nature of resource and site characteristics are identified

1.3. Enterprise requirements and enterprise outputs are identified

1.4. External influences are researched and assessed

1.5. Risk and potential outcomes are identified

2. Use developed risk assessment to support development of a tree inventory plan

2.1. Sustainable tree management requirements are researched and analysed

2.2. Appropriate stakeholders are consulted and support obtained for the development of a tree inventory plan

2.3. Management approval is obtained for identified inventory management approach

3. Prepare tree inventory plan for sustainable forest management

3.1. Administrative tools, physical resources and recording methodology are identified

3.2. Forest estate is identified

3.3. Necessary human resources are identified

3.4. Financial requirements are forecast

3.5. Quality assurance system is established

3.6. Communicationplan is established

4. Manage the implementation of tree inventory plan

4.1. Action is taken to ensure participating stakeholders are clear about their responsibilities and the plan requirements

4.2. Support is provided to stakeholders to ensure the quality of expected outcomes and objectives are met

4.3. Record keeping systems are maintained

4.4. Plans for monitoring finances and resources are implemented and monitored

4.5. Review of risk management is undertaken as required to ensure outcomes are met

4.6.Review of plan outcomes and objectives is undertaken

5. Review tree inventory plan

5.1. Data is collected and analysed

5.2. Variations from plan are identified and investigated

5.3. Appropriate stakeholders are consulted about desired and actual outcomes

5.4. Outcomes and processes are reviewed against tree inventory plan

5.5. Lessons learned are documented and reported within the organisation