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Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment

Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPHAR4207
State Code
ODS52
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement a wood volume and yield assessment within a forest area.The unit applies to individuals involved in conducting wood volume and yield assessment as part of forestry operations.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, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan wood volume and yield assessment
  • 1.1 Determine required frequency and size of sample areas of assessment for particular forest area from inventory programs, budgets and workplace guidelines
  • 1.2 Research methods to calculate wood volume and yield for the location to be assessed
  • 1.3 Select method and equipment required to calculate wood volume and yield with reference to the forest management plan
  • 1.4 Monitor site environmental protection measures
  • 1.5 Document plan to assess volume and wood yield
2. Implement wood volume and yield assessment
  • 2.1 Negotiate schedule for the assessment with other forest personnel
  • 2.2 Coordinate people, materials and equipment for the assessment
  • 2.3 Obtain permits or licences required for the assessment
  • 2.4 Direct personnel in data collection on wood volume and yield
  • 2.5 Ensure compliance with quality and workplace health and safety procedures throughout the assessment
  • 2.6 Collate and analyse data according to workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Record and report wood volume and yield assessment results
3. Review wood volume and yield assessment
  • 3.1 Review assessment procedures for potential improvements
  • 3.2 Report outcomes of review to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK57 FWPFGM4206 Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL5 FWP40121 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification