Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 6:50 AM AWST
23/07/2026 6:50 AM AWST
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Identify, evaluate and mark quality seed trees
Identify, evaluate and mark quality seed trees
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPNSY3004
FWPNSY3004
State Code
ODS51
ODS51
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, evaluate, mark and record the position of potential seed trees.The unit applies to individuals who are involved in tree nursery 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 or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for locating and evaluating seed trees
- 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction, and where required seek clarification from appropriate personnel
- 1.2 Confirm safety and environmental requirements, including use of personal protective equipment, for the task according to workplace procedures
- 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with identifying, evaluating and marking seed trees
- 1.4 Identify emergency and evacuation procedures to follow in the event of an incident or accident
- 1.5 Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
- 1.6 Select tools, equipment and materials, and check for serviceability according to workplace procedures
2. Identify and evaluate proposed seed tree
- 2.1 Identify the genus, species and location of potential seed trees according to foliage, fruit and flower characteristics
- 2.2 Verify the provenance of the stand in which the seed trees are located
- 2.3 Identify the sex of the proposed seed trees and proximity to male specimens
- 2.4 Identify evaluative criteria used to determine the suitability of the proposed seed trees as timber producers
- 2.5 Assess potential seed trees according to their suitability as timber producers
- 2.6 Identify the silvicultural history of the stand in which the potential seed trees are located in relation to the suitability of the trees as seed producers
- 2.7 Record data on the potential seed trees and the surrounding stand according to workplace procedures
3. Confirm location of seed trees
- 3.1 Mark and demarcate seed trees within the general stand according to workplace procedures
- 3.2 Record position of seed tree using hard copy maps/plans, Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates or digital maps according to workplace procedures
- 3.3 Report location of seed trees to appropriate person
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