Unit of competency Outline

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Contribute to and implement a forest roading operational plan

Contribute to and implement a forest roading operational plan

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFOM5002
State Code
ODS27
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
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
135
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development and implementation of a forest roading operational plan.The unit applies to individuals with responsibility for the development and implementation of forest roading operational plans.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 forest roading operational plan
  • 1.1 Review forest management plan and road development requirements
  • 1.2 Obtain and assess logging and topography details and environmental management considerations
  • 1.3 Review road location, design and construction requirements and analyse costs, benefits and impact on the forest
  • 1.4 Review timeframe for use of the road and likely weather conditions and determine impact on road and track design and operational plans
  • 1.5 Confirm scope of logging operations, including extraction methods, falling and recovery rates, type of logging equipment and delivery schedules, and determine impact on road and track design and operational plans
  • 1.6 Consult with authorities and obtain approvals for road development
  • 1.7 Liaise with and seek support from senior personnel during preparation of plan, as required
  • 1.8 Produce draft plan according to workplace procedures
  • 1.9 Forward draft plan to appropriate personnel and confirm further actions
2. Oversee implementation of forest roading operational plan
  • 2.1 Brief supervisors on road and track design and operational plans
  • 2.2 Monitor road construction and maintenance activities
  • 2.3 Maintain communication with supervisors, operational staff, clients and contractors throughout maintenance activities to ensure smooth operations
  • 2.4 Monitor compliance with environmental, safety and quality standards
  • 2.5 Check that performance indicators, targets and specifications are being met and that process or methods are amended as required
  • 2.6 Provide technical assistance to site personnel in constructing and maintaining roads and tracks
3. Review and report on implementation of road construction and maintenance plan
  • 3.1 Analyse data and documentation from construction or maintenance activities, and measure performance against forest roading operational plan
  • 3.2 Make recommendations for improvements and further work
  • 3.3 Prepare reports on implementation of road construction and maintenance plan according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK53 FWPFGM5208 Manage road construction and maintenance Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL6 FWP50121 Diploma of Forest Operations Qualification