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Plant trees mechanically

Plant trees mechanically

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFGM2204
State Code
AXK85
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to select suitable tree stock and plant trees mechanically. Work is completed in a forest environment setting.The unit applies to Forestry worker, Arboriculture worker, Farm forestry worker, Nursery workerPlantation establishment worker, Plantation forest officer, SilviculturistNo licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for planting operations
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.3 Obtain and prepare planting stock in line with work order
2. Prepare for planting
  • 2.1 Assess plant site for suitability and prepare in line with work order.
  • 2.2 Select stock quantity from tree stock in line with production target and stock quality.
  • 2.3 Select work methods and patterns to suit tree type, plant site and type of equipment.
  • 2.4 Identify and resolve site or equipment hazards in line with organisational safety procedures.
3. Plant forest trees
  • 3.1 Check planting machine operational effectiveness prior to planting and report faults if identified.
  • 3.2 Use planting machine to plant tree stock in line with production target, manufacturer’s instructions and organisational safety and risk minimisation procedures.
  • 3.3 Identify and dispose of unsuitable tree stock in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.4 Maintain and store equipment and remaining tree stock in line with organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5988 FPIFGM2204B Plant trees mechanically Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS04 FWPSIL3002 Plant trees mechanically Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL7 FWP20116 Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management Qualification