Unit of competency details
FWPFGM3210 - Patrol forest (Release 1)
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Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
13/May/2016 |
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 099905 | Security Services | 14/Oct/2016 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release
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Comment
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Replaces equivalent unit FPIFGM3210B Patrol forest, which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 1.
This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format.
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Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to patrol a forest estate and inspect visitor site facilities. The unit includes identifying and assessing risks and hazards, and collecting evidence in line with prescribed formats and procedures.
The unit applies to Park Ranger, Forestry Officer.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Forest Growing and Management
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
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1. Prepare for patrol
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1.1 Identify patrol requirements outlined in work instructions.
1.2 Access and prepare necessary equipment and store safely in patrol vehicle.
1.3 Establish communication links with appropriate personnel notify them of intended activities.
1.4 Prepare and communicate contingency plans to appropriate personnel.
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2. Carry out patrol
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2.1 Conduct patrol in line with work instructions.
2.2 Identify and assess risks and potential consequences to staff, the public and forest estate.
2.3 Implement control measures promptly, in line with WHS requirements and organisational procedures.
2.4 Implement appropriate follow-up action and document.
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3. Respond to complaints or breaches
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3.1 Assess complaints or breaches of legislation, in line with WHS, environmental, heritage and organisational requirements.
3.2 Collect and document evidence of breaches.
3.3 Take appropriate follow-up action.
3.4 Record and report forest patrol activities and outcomes.
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Foundation Skills
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This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Oral communication skills to:
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- appropriately question people to collect evidence of breach
- listen to complaints.
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Problem solving skills to:
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- to determine course of action to follow up on complaints and breaches of legislation.
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Planning and initiative skills
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- to follow through on course of action in response to breach
- appropriately respond to complaints.
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Range of Conditions
Not Applicable
Unit Mapping Information
FPIFGM3210B Patrol forest.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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Release
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Comment
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1
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Replaces equivalent FPIFGM3210B Patrol forest, which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 1.
Significant changes to the unit include: Performance criteria revised, range statement reduced, foundation skills revised, new evidence requirements for assessment, skills and knowledge integrated elsewhere in unit.
This is the first release of this unit in the new standards.
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Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:
- prepare for a patrol ensuring communication links are established, appropriate notification of intended patrol route and area
- prepare and communicate contingency plans of one or more of the following:
- search and rescue of lost members of the public and colleagues
- recovery of vehicles
- clearing of roads
- evacuation plans
- bush fire control assistance to emergency services or other government agencies
- administration of first aid.
- carry out a patrol, identifying and assessing risks and hazards, and demonstrating appropriate response procedures
- respond to complaints and breaches of legislation, including
- unauthorised use of roads to which public access is restricted
- unauthorised use of firearms by members of the public
- damage or theft of the forest estate by members of the public
- illegal activities by members of the public, particularly in campsites
- report forest patrol activity
- follow applicable legal, regulatory and organisational requirements, and codes of practice for patrolling a forest
Knowledge Evidence
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
- applicable regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to patrolling a forest
- organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for patrolling a forest
- environmental risks and hazards typically found in a forest, and on patrol of a forest
- typical types, use and maintenance of communications equipment
- navigating using a map or a GPS
- the geography of the patrol area
- formats and procedures for collecting and documenting evidence that includes:
- typical complaints and breaches, and appropriate response procedures and follow-up actions including:
- unauthorised use of roads or entry to areas to which public access is restricted
- unauthorised use of firearms by members of the public
- damage or theft of the forest estate by members of the public
- illegal activities by members of the public, particularly in campsites
- procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
- forest site to patrol
- relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
- workplace requirements and site standards for planning and conducting a forest patrol.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
- hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
- be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
- be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47
