Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:49 PM AWST
22/07/2026 1:49 PM AWST
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Source information on the contribution of forestry to carbon reduction strategies
Source information on the contribution of forestry to carbon reduction strategies
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFRM5002
FWPFRM5002
State Code
ODS66
ODS66
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to source and diseminate information on the contribution of forestry to carbon reduction and forest carbon stock measurement and monitoring.The unit applies to individuals who are involved in carbon reduction activities in the forestry industry.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collate and diseminate information on forestry contribution to carbon reduction
- 1.1 Source information on role of forests in carbon cycle and impact of climate change on tree physiology and forest ecosystems
- 1.2 Research contribution of forests to climate change mitigation and how sustainable forestry practices support carbon reduction strategies, including carbon sequestration and emissions trading schemes
- 1.3 Prepare and present information to professional and non-professional audiences on contribution of forestry to carbon reduction
2. Collate and diseminate information on techniques for estimating forest carbon stock
- 2.1 Source workplace policies and procedures and reference materials on estimating forest carbon stocks
- 2.2 Gather information on methods for measuring and monitoring forest carbon stocks
- 2.3 Research quality assurance and quality control procedures required to ensure reliability of measurements, data entry, data analysis and data archiving when conducting forest carbon inventory
- 2.4 Review processes involved in interpreting sampling data and estimating carbon stocks from collected data
- 2.5 Source information on processes involved in using growth models to predict biomass and carbon stocks and comparing predicted forest carbon stocks to current available data
- 2.6 Prepare and present information to professional and operational personnel on estimating forest carbon stocks
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWK47 | FWPFGM5219 | Undertake carbon stock sampling of forests and plantations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHL6 | FWP50121 | Diploma of Forest Operations | Qualification |