FWPCOT4212 — Implement environmental management practices to a forestry operation site

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What an assessment for FWPCOT4212 must cover

48 assessable components: 5 elements (19 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 21 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify and communicate measures for enhancing environmental sustainability at forestry work site

1.1Consult site plans and documents to identify environment protection measures required at forestry work site
1.2Apply consultative processes to negotiate and agree on environment protection measures to be implemented, processes, objectives and timelines
1.3Establish action plan for implementation of environment protection measures
1.4Communicate action plan to contractors, site personnel and other stakeholders
1.5Confirm processes for assessing effectiveness of environment protection measures and revising measures to ensure ongoing improvement

2 Maintain quality of water, water bodies and adjacent land areas

2.1Confirm environment protection measures to minimise the impact of forestry operations on water bodies/courses, adjacent land areas and water quality
2.2Source and use water from locations other than mains water according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements
2.3Optimise use of run-off water according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements
2.4Implement strategies to minimise the impact of forestry operations on the integrity of water bodies/courses, adjacent areas and water quality

3 Maintain soil integrity

3.1Confirm environment protection measures to minimise the impact of forestry operations on soil degradation, soil erosion, soil compaction and the siltation of water bodies
3.2Implement environment protection measures to minimise soil erosion, nutrient removal, compaction, changes in organic matter content and soil water status

4 Maintain integrity of natural and cultural heritage assets

4.1Confirm location of natural and cultural heritage assets in forestry operations site and adjacent land areas
4.2Confirm environment protection measures to minimise the impact of forestry operations on natural and cultural heritage assets
4.3Implement environment protection measures to minimise the impact of forestry operations on natural and cultural heritage assets

5 Complete environmental audit

5.1Determine need and confirm procedures for an environmental audit
5.2Conduct environmental audit according to workplace procedures
5.3Engage contractors, site personnel and other stakeholders in the conduct of the environmental audit
5.4Document the outcomes of the environmental audit and provide detailed and verifiable recommendations for improvements to environment protection measures
5.5Communicate outcomes of audit, including recommendations, to appropriate person according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

identified and planned environmental protection measures for each of the following assets: water bodies, soil, natural and cultural heritage
communicated environmental protection measures to relevant contractors, site personnel and other stakeholders
managed implementation of environmental protection measures for at least one asset type
conducted and documented an environmental audit for at least one asset type that includes recommendations for improving environmental protection practices

Knowledge evidence

purpose and key content of environmental protection laws applicable to forestry operations
key content of current government and industry environmental sustainability initiatives, codes of practice and guidelines
environmental sustainability protection measures for forest settings:
minimising temporary, short-term, long-term and permanent damage to natural flora, fauna and landscape
returning the environment to its original or near to original condition on completion of activity
soil and water protection
management of fire and weeds
disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste
composting waste
safely cleaning plant, tools and equipment
protecting flora and fauna
maintenance of culturally significant landscapes, natural or anthropogenic formations and constructions
measures to maintain integrity of water bodies/courses and adjacent land areas
irrigation and watering strategies that aim to:
minimise evaporation
minimise run-off
accurately deliver water
environment protection measures to minimise soil erosion, nutrient removal, compaction, changes in organic matter content and soil water status
format, content and use of audit reports
environment protection measures to conserve natural and cultural heritage assets
workplace policies and procedures for sustainable forestry practices.

Foundation skills

Reading: Read and interpret complex written documents and workplace procedures related to environment protection measures
Writing: Prepare written reports using technical language where precise meaning is required and rationale for recommendations is justified
Oral communication: Conduct face-to-face discussions with diverse audiences on environment protection measures
Numeracy: Analyse quantitative information and data

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