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Interpret and use image data in forestry planning and management

Interpret and use image data in forestry planning and management

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFRM5001
State Code
ODS47
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
031199 - Geomatic Engineering, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
115
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to select and interpret image data, including satellite images, aerial photographs, LiDAR images and other remotely sensed or scanned data used in forestry planning and management. The unit covers accessing image data, querying and interpreting image data from different sources, collating image data and archiving image data. The unit requires the ability to use geographic information system (GIS) software to access, manipulate, archive, retrieve and validate image data.The unit applies to individuals who work as GIS officers, harvest managers, forestry planners, forestry supervisors and field foresters in a forest or plantation setting.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select image data for use in forestry planning and management
  • 1.1 Identify and document image data requirements in consultation with appropriate persons
  • 1.2 Retrieve image data from data storage and other sources according to task and workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Assess image data for suitability to meet task requirements
  • 1.4 Transfer image data from the supplied format into format required to meet task requirements
  • 1.5 Identify and review image metadata for accuracy and completeness
2. Interpret image data
  • 2.1 View image data using appropriate equipment and software application to complete task requirements
  • 2.2 Identify forest attributes and required forest management information from different forms of image data
  • 2.3 Verify integrity and relevance of image data using standard industry and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Identify, resolve and document irregularities in image data according to workplace procedures
3. Collate and store image data
  • 3.1 Collate image data according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Select appropriate format and database for image data according to workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Archive image data according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK54 FWPFGM4209 Interpret and use aerial photographs for forest management Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL6 FWP50121 Diploma of Forest Operations Qualification