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Manage business operations of a forestry contractor business

Manage business operations of a forestry contractor business

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT4218
State Code
ODS79
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
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
145
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the business operations of a forestry contractor business, including the development of strategic and operational plans and strategies for stakeholder engagement, marketing, tendering and service quality.The unit applies to individuals who manage and operate forestry contractor businesses.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set up strategic and operational plans for a forestry contractor business
  • 1.1 Assess factors influencing the performance of a forestry contractor business
  • 1.2 Identify the focus of the business by investigating market opportunities
  • 1.3 Determine the most appropriate business and financial structure for the forestry contractor business
  • 1.4 Develop a strategic plan for the forestry contractor business
  • 1.5 Develop a risk management strategy, including appropriate ways of mitigating risks for the operations of a forestry contractor business
  • 1.6 Establish a detailed operations plan that sets out clear action points to fulfil the strategic goals and objectives of the forestry contractor business
2. Establish and implement stakeholder engagement strategy
  • 2.1 Identify key stakeholders that do or may impact on the operation and service delivery of the forestry contractor business
  • 2.2 Access and analyse information on the roles, influence and relative importance of key stakeholders
  • 2.3 Develop strategies for engaging with stakeholders
  • 2.4 Apply conflict resolution and negotiation techniques to reach mutually acceptable outcomes with stakeholders
  • 2.5 Identify and respond to factors that may negatively impact stakeholder communication
  • 2.6 Seek and analyse feedback on the effectiveness of the stakeholder engagement strategy
3. Establish marketing strategy for forestry contractor business
  • 3.1 Develop the marketing strategy and plan for the forestry contractor business
  • 3.2 Develop, implement and monitor marketing activities according to the marketing plan
  • 3.3 Evaluate marketing activities to determine the effectiveness of the strategy and plan
4. Establish sales and tendering strategy for forestry contractor business
  • 4.1 Identify the main features of the contract for forestry operations and the legal requirements and procedures relating to the commercial provision of forestry contractor services
  • 4.2 Promote forestry contractor services in compliance with legal requirements
  • 4.3 Maintain sales documentation according to legislative requirements
  • 4.4 Develop and implement procedures for identifying, evaluating and responding to tenders for the provision of forestry contractor services
5. Negotiate with forest management companies, suppliers and other parties
  • 5.1 Prepare for, undertake and finalise negotiations with forest management companies, suppliers and other parties according to organisational and legislative requirements
  • 5.2 Employ effective communication and persuasive techniques and tactics to navigate difficult circumstances and achieve desired outcomes in negotiations
  • 5.3 Ensure negotiation outcomes are documented, signed and exchanged between the forestry contractor business and other parties to the negotiation
6. Manage contracts for forestry contractor services
  • 6.1 Implement a contract management strategy for a forestry contractor business
  • 6.2 Monitor contract implementation to ensure that all obligations under the agreement are being met
  • 6.3 Manage close-out and renewal of contract or transition to a new contract to provide forestry contractor services
7. Establish strategies for quality control in a forestry contractor business
  • 7.1 Establish parameters for the delivery of quality forestry contractor services
  • 7.2 Establish a quality management plan for the forestry contractor business
  • 7.3 Apply procedures for identifying, assessing and responding to service quality issues
  • 7.4 Evaluate the plan of the forestry contractor services and identify any opportunities for improvement
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHL5 FWP40121 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification