Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements:
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
fire fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
fatigue management
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire
manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying
Environmental requirements may include:
legislation
organisational policies and procedures
workplace practices
Legislative requirements:
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian Standards
confidentiality and privacy
OHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care
Organisational requirements may include:
legal
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
quality assurance
procedural manuals
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures
ethical standards
recording and reporting requirements
equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements
environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Stem improvement
may be used to encourage tree growth to suit marketing requirements
Environmental requirements may include:
hygiene of the area
relevant commonwealth, state or territory and local legislation and regulations
Information may include:
organisational strategic and tending plans
appropriate regulations
Methods may include:
pruning using mechanical or hand tools
using chemicals or biological agents
recycling pruned material
disposing of pruned material that cannot be recycled due to chemicals or biological agents used
Approvals
may be required where:
use of chemicals or biological agents is intended
browsing control techniques may impact on neighbouring properties
Plan may detail:
organisational terminology
guidelines and budgets
policies and timelines
internal memos
resources (people, material and equipment)
tools (chainsaws)
Appropriate personnel may include:
operational personnel
colleagues
clients
line management
external authorities
agencies
Documentation
may be required where:
there is use of chemical or biological agents
operation is to be contracted out
Individuals, bodies and groups may include:
contractors
clients
peers
local, federal, state or territory government agencies/bodies
Checks may include:
ensuring:
relevant organisational OHS procedures, practices, policies and precautions are observed and followed
site environmental requirements follow relevant commonwealth, state or territory and local legislation and regulations
performance indicators, targets and specifications are met
quantity, cost and provenances collected are in line with plan specifications
required organisational documentation is completed clearly and accurately
Hazards may include:
use of machinery
use of chemicals or biological agents
adverse weather conditions
adverse terrain conditions
Communication may include:
verbal and non-verbal language
constructive feedback
active listening
questioning to clarify and confirm understanding
use of positive, confident and cooperative language
use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences
control of tone of voice
Limitations may relate to:
job role and responsibilities
own competency level
industry requirements
own understanding of risk identification processes
own interpretation of legislation, regulations and procedures
OHS and environmental requirements
Records and reports may include:
difficulties or issues faced
results
costs
data analysis
recommendations for future work
and may be:
manual
a computer-based system
other appropriate organisational communication system

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently plan and supervise the implementation of stem improvement activities within applicable environmental, legislative and organisational guidelines
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to coordinating stem improvement
following organisational policies and procedures relevant to coordinating stem improvement
identifying measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets and developing a stem improvement plan within specified budgetary guidelines
identifying and recommending methods and strategies to manage stem quality and growth
monitoring stem improvement operation, ensuring relevant legal, OHS and environmental requirements are followed
documenting results from stem improvement activities and preparing a report for dissemination to relevant personnel
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role