Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:13 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:13 AM AWST
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Plan for and coordinate forest site preparation operations
Plan for and coordinate forest site preparation operations
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSIL4001
FWPSIL4001
State Code
ODV95
ODV95
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for and coordinate forest site preparation activities to create favourable growing areas for seedlings and good germination spots for seeds.The unit applies to individuals involved in planning and supervising site preparation activities as part of forestry operations.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. Prepare for site preparation
- 1.1 Confirm site location and site preparation requirements according to site preparation plan
- 1.2 Confirm local authority coverage, forest establishment boundaries and forest design plan
- 1.3 Confirm site environmental protection measures to minimise detrimental or excessive soil disturbance and other adverse environmental impacts
- 1.4 Confirm fire prevention measures to minimise risk of fire in ground vegetation and logging debris
- 1.5 Review site characteristics and confirm site preparation methods and equipment to be used according to site preparation plan
- 1.6 Schedule personnel, site preparation activities, materials and equipment
- 1.7 Determine cost of site preparation operations
2. Coordinate site preparation
- 2.1 Direct personnel undertaking site preparation activities
- 2.2 Schedule implementation of site preparation activities according to site preparation plan
- 2.3 Review and adjust planned site preparation activities, taking into account actual site conditions
- 2.4 Select treatment pattern, taking into account time restraints, site characteristics, planter access and aspect according to site preparation plan
- 2.5 Communicate with forestry management company personnel and operational staff, including fire management personnel, to ensure that work is coordinated effectively on site
- 2.6 Coordinate implementation of fire prevention and control measures according to workplace procedures
3. Monitor site preparation
- 3.1 Coordinate implementation of sampling techniques to monitor site preparation operations according to workplace procedures and contract requirements
- 3.2 Communicate with operational staff to collect and collate data from sample plots
- 3.3 Review data from sample plots and coordinate remedial action as required
- 3.4 Report on site preparation operations to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXK87 | FWPFGM2202 | Prepare seedbed | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHL5 | FWP40121 | Certificate IV in Forest Operations | Qualification |