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Design plantations

Design plantations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFGM4203
State Code
AXK60
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to design a plantation or monoculture. The unit also applies to an area that is to be used for multiple uses, such as farm forestry. The unit applies to job roles including Arboriculture Supervisor, Farm Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Operations Supervisor, Harvesting Supervisor, Harvesting Team Leader, Propagation and Stand Health Supervisor and Tree Farm Supervisor.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for plantation design
  • 1.1 Assess site and identify site environmental protection measures.
  • 1.2 Review and analyse relevant plans to assess impacts on proposed plantation.
  • 1.3 Consult with stakeholders and obtain input into the design for the site.
  • 1.4 Review organisational maps, plans and strategies and how they relate to plantation requirements.
  • 1.5 Develop measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets for the plantation.
2. Design components of plantation
  • 2.1 Arrange surveys and determine species tolerances for the plantation site.
  • 2.2 Develop plan for site preparation.
  • 2.3 Develop design components and obtain approvals.
  • 2.4 Communicate design plan and performance indicators to appropriate personnel.
3. Review plantation design
  • 3.1 Assess plantation data and documentation against plans and adjacent plantations
  • 3.2 Prepare recommendations and design improvements.
  • 3.3 Record and report on plantation design processes.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG897 FPIFGM4203C Design plantations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS48 FWPFOM5001 Contribute to and implement a forest establishment plan Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL1 FWP40116 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification
AD580 FWPSS00025 Skill set for carbon accounting Skill set