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Apply silvicultural principles

Apply silvicultural principles

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3255
State Code
AXL08
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/02/2018
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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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to access, interpret and apply sustainable silvicultural principles to forests. It applies to those who identify target species, and who select and maintain merchantable trees for forest operations.The unit applies to Forestry technician, Nursery technician, Supervisor (Forestry operations), Tree planter, Silviculturist, Arboriculture technicianNo licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for silvicultural work
  • 1.1 Identify and review information on regulatory requirements for sustainable forest operations for various forest types.
  • 1.2 Identify and interpret key principles and requirements that inform sustainable silvicultural methods and techniques.
  • 1.3 Identify target species in line with approved forest operational plan and organisational procedures.
  • 1.4 Review work order and identify and clarify sustainable forest requirements.
2. Assess forest condition
  • 2.1 Select and use appropriate techniques and tools to measure tree and stand height.
  • 2.2 Calculate basal area and assess tree dominance and crown vigour using an approved industry process.
  • 2.3 Determine and record standing tree defects.
  • 2.4 Identify and mark merchantable trees in line with organisational procedures.
3. Implement silvicultural practices
  • 3.1 Calculate and apply tree retention and stocking criteria according to operational plan.
  • 3.2 Select appropriate silvicultural methods and techniques to meet environmental and production requirements.
  • 3.3 Identify situations requiring specialist advice and seek assistance.
4. Monitor work practices
  • 4.1 Monitor and maintain sustainable forest practices.
  • 4.2 Monitor and adjust work practices to meet changing conditions.
  • 4.3 Identify and report non-compliant work practices to appropriate personnel.
  • 4.4 Identify improved work practices and recommend improvements to silvicultural operations.
5. Maintain records
  • 5.1 Revise and update forest operational plan and organisational procedures as required.
  • 5.2 Record and report silvicultural activities to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF818 FPICOT3255 Apply silvicultural principles Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS05 FWPSIL3001 Apply sustainable silviculture treatments Unit of competency