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Plan unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) collection of forestry data

Plan unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) collection of forestry data

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFRM5010
State Code
ODS19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) collection of forestry data. This includes preparing for UAV data collection, interpreting user requirements or specifications for spatial and environmental data collection, identifying the UAV platform and sensors required for the data collection task, and preparing a data collection plan.The unit applies to individuals whose work involves planning UAV collection of forestry data in a forest or plantation setting. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for UAV collection of forestry data
  • 1.1 Review work order, workplace health and safety, environmental protection and emergency procedures to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Identify and report hazards according to workplace health and safety requirements to maintain safe work practices
  • 1.3 Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
  • 1.4 Confirm that planned forestry data collection activities comply with legislative, regulatory and workplace requirements
2. Plan UAV collection of forestry data
  • 2.1 Locate, read and interpret user requirements or specifications for spatial and environmental data collection
  • 2.2 Determine type and payload of UAV platform best suited to data collection task
  • 2.3 Determine type and specification of sensors required for forestry data collection task
  • 2.4 Determine ground control station (GCS) configuration according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Identify appropriate file formats
  • 2.6 Establish time, frequency, location and optimal conditions for forestry data collection task
  • 2.7 Plan flight path that meets data collection, regulatory and safety requirements
  • 2.8 Implement protocols to ensure that forestry data collection activities meet privacy and data security regulations
3. Optimise UAV collection of forestry data
  • 3.1 Identify and provide ways of overcoming potential delays and setbacks in UAV data collection
  • 3.2 Plan workflow for managing UAV forestry data collection according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Document forestry data collection plan according to workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHL6 FWP50121 Diploma of Forest Operations Qualification