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Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment

Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFGM4206
State Code
AXK57
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
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan, implement and review a wood volume and yield assessment within a forest area.The unit applies to job roles including Arboriculture Supervisor, Farm Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Operations Supervisor, Harvesting Supervisor, Harvesting Team Leader, Propagation and Stand Health Supervisor and Tree Farm Supervisor.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan assessment
  • 1.1 Determine required frequency and size of sample areas of assessment for particular forest area, from inventory programs, budgets and organisational guidelines.
  • 1.2 Research methods to calculate wood volume and yield for the location to be assessed.
  • 1.3 Select method to calculate wood volume and yield measurement with reference to the forest management plan.
  • 1.4 Monitor site environmental protection measures in line with relevant legislation and regulations.
  • 1.5 Document plan to assess volume and wood yield.
2. Implement plan to assess wood volume and yield
  • 2.1 Negotiate schedule for the assessment with other forest personnel.
  • 2.2 Coordinate people, materials and equipment for the assessment.
  • 2.3 Obtain permits or licences required for the assessment.
  • 2.4 Direct personnel in data collection on wood volume and yield.
  • 2.5 Ensure compliance with quality, WHS and other organisational procedures throughout the assessment.
  • 2.6 Review data for accuracy, record and report results.
3. Review assessment
  • 3.1 Assessment procedures are reviewed for potential improvements
  • 3.2 Assessment method is reviewed and diagnosed for potential improvements.
  • 3.3 Assessment outcomes are reported to the appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6013 FPIFGM4206B Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS52 FWPHAR4207 Conduct a wood volume and yield assessment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL1 FWP40116 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification