Unit of competency Outline
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Contribute to establishment and implementation of forest management systems
Contribute to establishment and implementation of forest management systems
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT5210
FWPCOT5210
State Code
ODS78
ODS78
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
160
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the establishment and implementation of systems for forestry management that meet the requirements of international treaties, conventions and initiatives and commonwealth, state or territory law.It applies to individuals who work in forestry management roles in a variety of work settings, such as native forests, plantations, agroforestry, farm forestry and forest management companies, and includes operations of all sizes.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. Determine factors for inclusion in forest management system
- 1.1 Identify key requirements of legislation, forest certification standards, international treaties, conventions and initiatives that impact on forest management processes
- 1.2 Identify range and scope of organisational activities requiring compliance with laws, international treaties, conventions and initiatives
- 1.3 Monitor relevant information sources to identify and maintain knowledge of forest management issues
- 1.4 Assess strategic and operational factors impacting on organisational forest management processes
- 1.5 Identify strategic priorities and plan implementation to ensure compliance with laws, international treaties, conventions and initiatives
2. Support establishment of forest management plans and system
- 2.1 Contribute to the design of organisational forest management system
- 2.2 Recommend criteria for implementing and maintaining systems for forest management
- 2.3 Participate in development of methods for gathering and monitoring forest management information
- 2.4 Implement and maintain feedback systems supporting forest management processes
- 2.5 Recommend processes for forest management and refer to appropriate personnel
3. Support implementation of forest management system
- 3.1 Allocate material and equipment resources to implement systems according to workplace procedures, timelines and budget
- 3.2 Assign roles and responsibilities to appropriate personnel and provide information on expected outcomes
- 3.3 Facilitate training of personnel to ensure system and quality practices are incorporated into day-to-day work activities
- 3.4 Implement feedback methods for determining effectiveness of major elements of forest management system
- 3.5 Monitor system compliance of staff and contractors
4. Monitor and evaluate forest management system
- 4.1 Monitor forest management systems regularly for compliance with laws, international treaties, conventions and initiatives, and report non-compliance to appropriate personnel
- 4.2 Evaluate information on forest condition and make recommendations for system improvements
- 4.3 Review reports to ensure compliance requirements are consistently implemented and take corrective action as required
- 4.4 Discuss and analyse feedback for operational effectiveness of system
- 4.5 Make recommendations for required changes to system based on consultation and analysis
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWK56 | FWPCOT6207 | Develop forest management systems and processes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHL6 | FWP50121 | Diploma of Forest Operations | Qualification |