Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:10 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Select and mark trees for tending operations

Select and mark trees for tending operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSIL2001
State Code
ODS00
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select and mark trees for tending treatments including thinning, pruning and treating for pests and other tending treatments used to provide a healthy environment for tree and forest growth.The unit applies to individuals who select and mark trees as part of forestry operations. 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 for tree selection and marking operations
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction, and where required seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm safety and environmental requirements, including use of personal protective equipment, for the task according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with tree selection and marking operations
  • 1.4 Identify emergency and evacuation procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
  • 1.5 Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
  • 1.6 Select tools, equipment and materials required for task according to workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Plan tree selection and marking operations according to work order or instruction
2. Select and mark trees for tending
  • 2.1 Locate forest area for tree selection according to work order
  • 2.2 Designate trees for particular tending treatments according to work order
  • 2.3 Mark or re-mark trees using appropriate marking method and equipment
  • 2.4 Make recommendations for further tree selection to appropriate personnel
  • 2.5 Complete records of tree selection and marking operations and forward to appropriate personnel
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL80 FWPCOT2220 Select trees for tending operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL8 FWP20121 Certificate II in Forest Operations Qualification
BHK9 FWP20122 Certificate II in Forest Operations Qualification