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Develop forest management systems and processes

Develop forest management systems and processes

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT6207
State Code
AWK56
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
200
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to develop and implement systems for forestry management that meet the requirements for international treaties, conventions and initiatives; and commonwealth, state or territory law. It applies to senior managers and can apply to a variety of work settings, such as native forests, plantations, agroforestry, farm forestry and operations of all sizes.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine factors for inclusion in forest management system
  • 1.1 Identify key requirements of relevant laws, international treaties, conventions and initiatives to confirm organisational compliance requirements.
  • 1.2 Quantify range and scope of organisational activities requiring compliance with laws, international treaties, conventions and initiatives.
  • 1.3 Monitor relevant information sources to identify and maintain knowledge of forest management issues.
  • 1.4 Measure and qualify strategic and operational factors impacting on organisational forest management processes.
  • 1.5 Identify strategic priorities and plan implementation to ensure compliance with laws, international treaties, conventions and initiatives.
2. Establish forest management plans and system
  • 2.1 Direct and manage design of organisational forest management system.
  • 2.2 Develop criteria for implementing and maintaining systems for forest management.
  • 2.3 Develop methods for gathering and monitoring forest management information.
  • 2.4 Develop, circulate and maintain feedback systems supporting forest management processes.
  • 2.5 Develop processes for forest management; circulate and obtain sign-off from appropriate personnel.
3. Implement forest management system
  • 3.1 Allocate material and equipment resources to implement systems in line with timelines and budget.
  • 3.2 Assign roles and responsibilities to appropriate personnel and provide information on expected outcomes.
  • 3.3 Coordinate training of personnel to ensure system and quality practices are incorporated into day-to-day work activities.
  • 3.4 Implement feedback methods for determining effectiveness of major elements of forest management system.
  • 3.5 Monitor system compliance of staff and contractors.
4. Monitor and evaluate forest management system
  • 4.1 Monitor forest management systems regularly for compliance with laws, international treaties, conventions and initiatives.
  • 4.2 Evaluate information on forest condition and consider system improvements.
  • 4.3 Review reports to ensure compliance requirements are consistently implemented and take corrective action as required.
  • 4.4 Discuss and analyse feedback for operational effectiveness of system.
  • 4.5 Make required changes to system based on consultation and analysis.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5984 FPICOT6207A Develop forest management systems and processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS78 FWPCOT5210 Contribute to establishment and implementation of forest management systems Unit of competency