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Plan for and coordinate tending operations in a native forest or plantation

Plan for and coordinate tending operations in a native forest or plantation

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSIL4009
State Code
ODR92
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
135
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for and implement tending operations within a forested area, which may be a managed native forest or plantation.The unit applies to individuals responsible for coordinating the implementation of tending operations in either managed native forests or plantations.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. Plan tending operation
  • 1.1 Review plan for forested area and confirm objectives of tending operations
  • 1.2 Identify environmental protection requirements for the forested area
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with tending operations
  • 1.4 Review workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, chemical safety and safe use of tools and equipment
  • 1.5 Review tending and associated operational requirements for the forested area
  • 1.6 Consult with stakeholders about tending requirements for the forested area
  • 1.7 Document a tending plan, incluing specifications, quality, hazard analysis and performance targets and obtain approvals for implementation according to workplace procedures
2. Implement tending plan
  • 2.1 Obtain resources required to implement the tending plan
  • 2.2 Implement emergency treatments and hazard notification procedures
  • 2.3 Organise site schedule with technical operators
  • 2.4 Operationalise tending plan with reference to budget, schedule, performance indicators and objectives
3. Monitor tending operations
  • 3.1 Obtain data about performance at key milestones or established review periods
  • 3.2 Check that environmental, workplace health and safety and legislative compliance requirements are met and that documentation is accurate and up-to-date
  • 3.3 Maintain communication with operations supervisor throughout implementation of the plan
  • 3.4 Amend tending operation plan to ensure that specifications, quality and performance targets are met
4. Review tending operation
  • 4.1 Review outcomes against established objectives
  • 4.2 Determine operational improvements for the future and formulate recommendations
  • 4.3 Record and report on tending operations to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK47 FWPFGM5213 Coordinate plantation tending operations Unit of competency
AXK50 FWPFGM5210 Manage tending operations in a native forest Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL5 FWP40121 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification