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Undertake carbon storage sampling of forests and plantations

Undertake carbon storage sampling of forests and plantations

Unit of competency
National Code
FPIFGM5218A
State Code
D6021
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/05/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/06/2012
Field of Education
010599 - Chemical Sciences, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
25/06/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to assess forests and plantations for current and future carbon storage, including the use of growth modelling techniques to estimate future storageGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit. Subject to enterprise requirements specific licences/certification may be required in the following areas: Forest Sustainability CertificationChain of Custody Certification
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for carbon storage sampling activities
  • 1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to planning and managing a carbon storage sampling activity are identified and followed
  • 1.2. Purpose, objectives and scope of sample collection activity is confirmed from discussions with stakeholders
  • 1.3. Desktop study of existing forests and plantations is conducted
  • 1.4. Assessment program is designed
  • 1.5. Sampling site locations are confirmed and where required, approval obtained for site access
  • 1.6. Characteristics of sites are assessed for impact on sampling and testing
  • 1.7. Human and physical resource requirements are determined and arranged
2. Prepare for carbon storage sampling activities
  • 2.1. Surveying activity and contractors are arranged
  • 2.2. Forests and plantations are located using site maps and plans
  • 2.3. Areas of forests and plantations for sampling are identified
  • 2.4. OHS hazards are identified and risks assessed and the controls implemented are reported
  • 2.5. All administrative requirements are completed and approvals obtained
3. Conduct carbon storage sampling collection
  • 3.1. Safe working environment is established and monitored throughout sampling activities
  • 3.2. Sampling activities are coordinated at sites prior to commencement of and during, the work activity
  • 3.3. Sampling equipment is inspected and tested to ensure functionality, safety and compliance with manufacturer's instructions
  • 3.4. Surveys and sampling are conducted in line with site and legislative requirements
  • 3.5. Hazards and emergency situations are recognised and responded to in line with site and legislative requirements
  • 3.6. Results of samples and surveys are recorded in line with sampling plan
  • 3.7. Sampling activities are monitored on a regular basis against sampling plan and any required modifications or improvements implemented
4. Interpret results
  • 4.1. Sampling data is analysed
  • 4.2. Assessment is reviewed against assessment program and organisational requirements
  • 4.3. Information and data is analysed to determine effectiveness of assessment and improvements to future programs
  • 4.4. Recommendations for future programs are prepared based on findings of analysis and consultation conducted
  • 4.5. Assessment processes are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel
5. Use growth models to predict biomass and carbon storage
  • 5.1. Information and data from assessments is used in growth models to predict biomass growth and carbon storage
  • 5.2. Predicted data using growth models are regularly checked against new assessment data
  • 5.3. Growth models are modified to better represent the forests or plantations being assessed
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG898 FPIFGM5219 Undertake carbon stock sampling of forests and plantations Unit of competency
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