Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to select and implement appropriate seedbed preparation techniques, and to survey and review the prepared seedbed General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPIFGM2202A Prepare seed bed |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves preparing seedbeds in a forest environment setting The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Select site preparation techniques |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to preparing seedbeds are identified and followed 1.2. Site environmental protection measures are identified and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations 1.3. Work order is reviewed and checked as required with appropriate personnel 1.4. Range of appropriate seedbed preparation techniques is evaluated and preferred technique is selected and recommended 1.5. Analysis and recommendations are documented and prepared in an appropriate format for approval 1.6. Required approvals are identified, sought and obtained from appropriate personnel 1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Plan and prepare site |
2.1. Site preparation plan is determined and developed in line with work order and environmental requirements 2.2. Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled 2.3. Site plan is documented and prepared in the appropriate style and format 2.4. Seedbed is prepared using appropriate techniques in line with site plan 2.5. Seedbed preparation is monitored and adjustments are made as required to accommodate contingencies in line with site plan and organisational and environmental requirements 2.6. Limitations are identified and assistance is sought as required in line with workplace procedures |
3. Survey and review seedbed |
3.1. Seedbed is surveyed in line with workplace procedures and organisational guidelines 3.2. Survey results are collated and reviewed, and remedial action is undertaken as required 3.3. Site preparation is assessed and evaluated to confirm that techniques, methodologies and budgets are in line with site plan and work order 3.4. Recommendations for improving methods and techniques used to prepare seedbeds are documented 3.5. Seedbed preparation process is recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can assess, plan and select suitable techniques to implement seedbed preparation processes, and review and report outcomes |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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OHS requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements may include: |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Environmental protection measures : |
may relate to:
may include:
measures may also include:
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Work order may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Range of seedbed preparation techniques may include: |
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Evaluation may involve: |
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Communication may include: |
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Site plan may include: |
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Limitations may relate to: |
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Recommendations may come from: |
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Records and reports may document: |
and may include:
may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Forest Growing and Management |