Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to improve yield through improved tree breeding. It includes conducting consultative processes and monitoring and analysis of the effectiveness of the breeding 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 FPIFGM5207A Breed trees |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves breeding trees in a forest environment or settings such as farms, agriculture, workshops, domestic, nursery, local council applications, as applicable to the unit 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. Plan tree breeding |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS ), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to tree breeding are identified and followed |
1.2. Site environmental protection measures are identified and adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations |
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1.3. Timeline and budget are identified and checked with appropriate personnel |
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1.4. Organisational strategic and marketing plans are reviewed and analysed to identify impact on tree breeding operation |
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1.5. Consultative processes are used to obtain input to the plan in line with operational requirements |
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1.6. Desirable breeding characteristics are identified for the breeding plan |
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1.7. Appropriate reproduction techniques are selected to optimise propagation of the trees |
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1.8. Breeding plan is developed, documented and communicated in line with organisational requirements |
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1.9. Necessary approvals are sought and obtained in line with organisational requirements |
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2. Implement breeding operation |
2.1. Breeding operation is implemented in line with schedule, budget and legislative requirements |
2.2. Required resources and authorisations are obtained in line with organisational and legislative requirements |
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2.3. Schedule for site is organised in conjunction with technical operators in line with organisational requirements |
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2.4. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS and organisational requirements |
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2.5. Documentation requirements are identified and recorded in line with OHS requirements |
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3. Monitor tree breeding |
3.1. Monitoring points are identified and adhered to in line with organisational procedures |
3.2. Breeding operation is checked to ensure environmental, OHS, organisational and legislative compliance requirements are met, and documentation is completed and submitted as required |
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3.3. Communication with operations supervisor is maintained in line with OHS and organisational requirements |
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3.4. Breeding plan and processes are amended as required to ensure specifications, quality and performance targets are met |
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4. Review tree breeding |
4.1. Tree breeding operation is reviewed against breeding plan and organisational requirements |
4.2. Information and data is analysed to determine effectiveness of breeding operation and improvements to future plans |
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4.3. Recommendations for future operations are prepared based on findings of analysis and consultation |
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4.4. Tree breeding operation 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 breed trees |
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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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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Tree breeding |
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Environmental protection measures may relate to: |
and may include:
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Timeline may be critical to: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Consultative processes may include: |
and may be with:
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Operational requirements may include: |
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Breeding characteristics may include: |
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Reproduction techniques may include: |
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Approvals may be required by: |
and may refer to:
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Resources may include: |
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Authorisations may include: |
and may refer to:
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Communication may include: |
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Documentation requirements |
must be clear and accurate and may include:
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Monitoring points |
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Compliance requirements may include: |
and adherence to:
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Information |
may be from numerous sources and include:
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Records and reports may refer to: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Forest Growing and Management |