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Breed Trees

Breed Trees

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFGM5215
State Code
AXK45
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to improve yield through improved tree breeding. It includes conducting consultative processes and monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the breeding.The unit applies to job roles including Arboriculture Manager, Forest Manager, Forestry Manager, Harvesting Manager, Nursery Manager, Plantation Establishment Manager, Plantation Manager and Production Manager.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan tree breeding
  • 1.1 Analyse requirement for tree breeding.
  • 1.2 Review relevant site environmental protection measures, and legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • 1.3 Check timeline and budget for breeding.
  • 1.4 Identify desirable breeding characteristics for the breeding plan
  • 1.5 Select appropriate reproduction techniques to optimise propagation of the trees
  • 1.6 Consult and obtain input to inform the breeding plan.
  • 1.7 Develop a documented breeding plan and obtain necessary approvals.
2. Implement breeding operation
  • 2.1 Obtain required resources and authorisations to implement breeding operation.
  • 2.2 Implement emergency treatments and hazard notification procedures.
  • 2.3 Communicate plan and explain roles and responsibilities to the work team.
  • 2.4 Implement breeding plan with reference to budget, schedule, performance indicators and objectives.
3. Monitor tree breeding
  • 3.1 Obtain data about performance at key milestones or established review periods.
  • 3.2 Check that environmental, WHS, organisational and legislative compliance requirements are met and that documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
  • 3.3 Maintain communication with operations supervisor throughout implementation of the plan.
  • 3.4 Amend breeding plan to ensure that specifications, quality and performance targets are meeting planned requirements.
4. Review tree breeding
  • 4.1 Review outcomes against established objectives.
  • 4.2 Determine operational improvements for the future and formulate recommendations.
  • 4.3 Record and report on tree breeding to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3825 FPIFGM5215A Breed trees Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL4 FWP50116 Diploma of Forest and Forest Products Qualification