Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed belo
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include:
the use of personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
fire fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire
manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian Standards
confidentiality and privacy
OHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care
heritage and traditional land owner issues
Organisational requirements
may include legal, organisational and site guidelines, quality standards for seed collection, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Seed
may be of a native or non-native species
Seed collection
work is undertaken in seed orchards, forests, soft and hardwoods, rainforest, understorey plants
Environmental protection measures
may relate to hygiene of the area, relevant national, State and local legislation and regulations

may include ground growth, canopy, general forest lean, wind speed and direction, fallen trees, density of trees, ground slope, soil and water protection, ground hazards and obstacles. Measures may also include contingencies for modifying operations during wet or other adverse weather conditions
Seed characteristics
may include provenance, potential growth characteristics, forest types, optimum time to collect, physiology/biology, dormancy, species
Implementation issues
may include scheduling, people and skills involved, materials, hazards, seed quantities and selection
Opportunities
for seed collection may be identified from field observation, organisational and other relevant information
Method
may be selected based on consideration of the geography of the local area, size and type of tree(s), available resources, organisational guidelines
of seed collection may include collecting after falling or felling, ladders, climbing, shaking, high-powered rifles, cherry pickers
Impacts
may relate to requirements for genetic diversity, frost, heat, salt hardiness, potential growth characteristics
Approvals
may be required where heritage and other issues may apply to seed collection operation
Plan
may detail organisational terminology, guidelines, plans, budgets, policies and timelines, internal memos, resources (people, materials, equipment)
Appropriate personnel
may include those who will collect the seed (organisational employees, contractors, community groups), clients, colleagues, line management
Resources
may include people, materials, equipment
Documentation requirements
may relate to provenance, seed species and location, identity of collector, weight of seed collected
Individuals, bodies and groups
may include landholders, federal, state, or local government authorities, private individuals
Checks
may include ensuring relevant organisational OHS procedures, practices, policies and precautions are observed and followed, site environmental requirements comply with relevant national, State and local legislation and regulations, performance indicators, targets and specifications are met, the quantity, cost and provenances collected accord with plan specifications, required organisational documentation is completed clearly and accurately
Communication
may include verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and cooperative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language
Limitations
may relate to job role and responsibilities, own competency level, industry requirements, own understanding of risk identification processes, own interpretation of legislation, regulations and procedures, complying with OHS requirements
Records and reports
may include difficulties or issues faced, any recommendations for future work, results, costs, collation (of information or documentation), interpret information in a way relevant to workplace requirements, organise and maintain records accurately, utilise a full range of information media (written, printed, oral, electronic, hand goals, visual display units, personal computers)
may be manual, using a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Packag
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can plan and supervise the implementation of seed collection activities within applicable environmental, legislative and organisational guidelines
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Comply with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice, including OHS, environmental and organisational policies and procedures, relevant to managing seed collection
Comply with applicable licensing or certification requirements
Communicate effectively using appropriate interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others
Develop measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets and a seed collection plan within specified budgetary guidelines
Coordinate and schedule resources and manage the work of others to achieve specific outcomes

Monitor seed collection operation ensuring relevant quality standards are complied with
Document results from seed collection activities and prepare a report for dissemination to relevant personnel
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to the management of seed collection operations
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI05 Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the essential underpinning knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role