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Design harvesting plans

Design harvesting plans

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPHAR5201
State Code
AXK17
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
200
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to design forest or farm forest harvesting plans for established coupes to maximise output and cost efficiencies across multiple coupes in a number of locations.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for coupe harvest design
  • 1.1 Analyse workplace health and safety (WHS), environmental and regulatory requirements for the design and operation of harvest activities.
  • 1.2 Determine coupe locations using map and grid references and establish boundaries.
  • 1.3 Identify local authority coverage, approved land use zonings and apply for additional approvals.
  • 1.4 Obtain land ownings.
  • 1.5 Analyse and consider ramifications of environmental issues documented in previous harvesting plans.
2. Design harvesting plans
  • 2.1 Analyse and record topography, forest types and available species.
  • 2.2 Calculate gross area of each coupe and determine nett area to be harvested.
  • 2.3 Calculate and record volume estimates for each coupe.
  • 2.4 Analyse and calculate harvesting and cartage requirements.
  • 2.5 Assess environmental conditions and plan site preparation, access and operational activities.
  • 2.6 Produce, check and communicate written harvesting plans in line with organisational formats and procedures.
3. Review harvesting plans
  • 3.1 Review harvesting plans with other harvest plan designers.
  • 3.2 Test and modify harvesting plans to suit each coupe.
  • 3.3 Record and report final harvesting plans to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6046 FPIHAR5201B Design harvesting plans Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS70 FWPFOM5003 Contribute to and implement a forest harvesting plan Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL4 FWP50116 Diploma of Forest and Forest Products Qualification