Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 2:04 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Access, capture and communicate forestry field data using mobile devices

Access, capture and communicate forestry field data using mobile devices

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3318
State Code
OCR49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up and use mobile or handheld devices such as a smartphone, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable media player, electronic organiser or data logger, for accessing, capturing, processing, exchanging and storing forestry field data. This unit includes selecting and using forestry applications on mobile devices, transferring data to and from mobile devices and optimising the performance of mobile devices.The unit applies to individuals who are required to set up and use mobile devices to communicate field data as part of their work in forestry field operations in either a native forest or plantation setting. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set up and customise mobile device
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order, workplace health and safety, environmental protection and emergency procedures and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Identify and report hazards according to workplace health and safety requirements to maintain safe work practices
  • 1.3 Identify types, features, uses and limitations of mobile devices used in forestry field operations
  • 1.4 Access mobile network according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Prepare, set up and configure mobile device for use according to manufacturer and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Select, use and customise interface features and settings to meet needs and improve efficiency according to manufacturer and workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Comply with workplace mobile device acceptable use policies
2. Select and use forestry applications and files on mobile device
  • 2.1 Load or select forestry-related applications and files on mobile device
  • 2.2 Identify file formats appropriate for mobile devices
  • 2.3 Use software or tools to prepare or convert files to appropriate format for mobile devices
  • 2.4 Input forestry data using touch screen, stylus, keypad and voice command accurately into a mobile device
  • 2.5 Download and complete work-related forms and documentation
  • 2.6 Create text files, including notes and email, and graphic files, including sound recording, image and video capture, on mobile device
  • 2.7 Apply workplace procedures for checking quality and accuracy of data captured on mobile device
  • 2.8 Organise, store and retrieve data efficiently on a mobile device according to workplace procedures
3. Transfer data to and from mobile devices
  • 3.1 Identify the types of secure connection methods used between devices
  • 3.2 Determine data storage capacity of mobile device relative to the data that will be collected
  • 3.3 Provide adequate data storage capacity using a storage card as necessary
  • 3.4 Transfer information to and from mobile devices using secure connection procedures
  • 3.5 Synchronise mobile device data with source data according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Recognise copyright and other constraints on the use and transfer of information
  • 3.7 Follow workplace procedures for maintaining security of information when using mobile device
4. Optimise performance of mobile device
  • 4.1 Identify factors that can affect performance of mobile device in forestry settings
  • 4.2 Apply techniques to optimise performance of mobile device according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Apply diagnostic procedures to identify and solve routine problems with mobile device according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Recognise limits of own knowledge and skill in relation to mobile devices and, when required, source expert advice on mobile device and associated applications according to workplace procedures
No information
No information
No information