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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
fire fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
fatigue management
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 line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and 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
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
quality assurance
procedural manuals
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures
ethical standards
recording and reporting requirements
equipment use and maintenance and storage requirements
environmental management requirements (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
access and equity principles and practices
Stand nutrition may be:
used to improve the marketability of the stand
Environmental requirements may relate to:
hygiene of the area
relevant national, State and local legislation and/or regulations
Information may include:
aerial photo interpretation
ground surveys
Method(s) may include:
pruning using mechanical or hand tools
the use of chemicals or biological agents
Approvals may be:
required where the use of chemicals or biological agents is intended
Plan may detail:
organisational terminology
guidelines
budgets
policies and timelines
internal memos
resources (people, materials, equipment)
Appropriate personnel may include:
operational personnel
clients
colleagues
sub-contractors
line management
relevant external authorities and agencies
Documentation may include:
maps
plans
reports
forms
Individuals/bodies/groups may include:
neighbouring landholders
Checks may ensure that:
relevant organisational OHS procedures, practices, policies and precautions are observed and followed
site environmental requirements comply with relevant national, State and local legislation and/or 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
Hazards may include:
the use of chemicals and/or biological agents
infrastructure in the vicinity of stand, such as powerlines
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
Report may document:
difficulties or issues faced
recommendations for future work
results
costs
data analysis
Maintenance may include:
collation (of information or documentation)
interpreting information in a way relevant to workplace requirements
organising and maintaining accurate records
utilising a full range of information media (written/printed, oral, electronic, visual display units/personal computers)

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can coordinate stand nutrition
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
following applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice, including OHS, environmental and organisational policies and procedures, relevant to coordinating stand nutrition
following organisational policies and procedures relevant to coordinating stand nutrition
effective communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others
determining measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets and developing a stand nutrition plan within specified budgetary guidelines
coordinating and scheduling of resources and managing the work of others to achieve specific outcomes
monitoring the provision of stand nutrition and ensuring relevant legal, OHS and environmental requirements are complied with
documenting results from stand nutrition operation and reporting preparation 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 required 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 undertaking work applicable to this unit
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 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 required knowledge
Assessment methods applicable to this unit may include direct observation of tasks with questioning of required knowledge and the completion of projects, assignments or written tests
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required 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