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Contribute to and implement a forest establishment plan

Contribute to and implement a forest establishment plan

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFOM5001
State Code
ODS48
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
160
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to and implement a forest establishment plan. The unit also applies to an area that is to be used for multiple uses, such as farm forestry.The unit applies to individuals who contribute to the development and implementation of forest establishment 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 for developing forest establishment plan
  • 1.1 Confirm location and regulatory requirements impacting on plantation site and conduct site assessment according to workplace procedures and the principles of good forest establishment planning
  • 1.2 Review site factors impacting on forest establishment planning
  • 1.3 Review regulatory requirements, existing land use and other plans to assess impact on proposed plantation
  • 1.4 Confirm location of cultural, archaeological, historic, recreational, scenic, geomorphic or biological sites within the plantation area that may be affected by plantation operations
  • 1.5 Consult with neighbouring landowners, local land care groups, Indigenous communities and stakeholders, and obtain input into the design for the site
  • 1.6 Review organisational plans and strategies and how they relate to plantation requirements
  • 1.7 Develop measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets for the plantation
  • 1.8 Report outcomes of initial analysis to appropriate personnel, and confirm further actions
2. Support development of forest establishment plan
  • 2.1 Arrange surveys and determine species tolerances for the site
  • 2.2 Develop design components and obtain approvals
  • 2.3 Liaise and seek support from senior personnel during preparation of draft forest establishment plan, as required
  • 2.4 Produce draft forest establishment plan according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.5 Communicate design plan and performance indicators to appropriate personnel and confirm further actions
3. Coordinate implementation of forest establishment plan
  • 3.1 Confirm contractual arrangements with contractors for implementation of forest establishment plan
  • 3.2 Monitor ongoing implementation of forest establishment operations against establishment plan
  • 3.3 Monitor contractor compliance with production, environmental protection and other contractual requirements
  • 3.4 Identify and resolve contractor non-compliances within scope of responsibility and workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Report on implementation of forest establishment plan to appropriate personnel
4. Review implementation of forest establishment plan
  • 4.1 Gather and assess information on implementation of forest establishment plan according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Consult with contractors, senior personnel and other stakeholders on potential improvements to forest establishment plan
  • 4.3 Report on review of forest establishment plan, including suggestions for future improvements to planning and implementation of forest establishment operations, to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK60 FWPFGM4203 Design plantations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL6 FWP50121 Diploma of Forest Operations Qualification