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FWPSIL4003 — Plan for and coordinate stem improvement operations

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What an assessment for FWPSIL4003 must cover

67 assessable components: 3 elements (17 performance criteria), 14 performance evidence and 32 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 Plan stem improvement operations

  • 1.1Source information on stem improvement planning
  • 1.2Identify and select stem improvement methods for managing stem quality and growth consistent with product requirements
  • 1.3Confirm workplace health, safety and environmental policies and procedures, including use of personal protective equipment, applicable to stem improvement activities
  • 1.4Determine and document measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets for stem improvement operations
  • 1.5Identify, seek and obtain required approvals from relevant authorities
  • 1.6Document stem improvement plan according to workplace procedures
  • 1.7Disseminate stem improvement plan and performance indicators to appropriate personnel

2 Coordinate the implementation of stem improvement operations

  • 2.1Coordinate and schedule resources required for stem improvement activities
  • 2.2Schedule personnel, activities, materials and equipment required for stem improvement operations
  • 2.3Supervise the work of personnel involved in stem improvement activities to achieve planned outcomes
  • 2.4Carry out systematic checks to ensure compliance requirements are met
  • 2.5Monitor and adjust stem improvement activities as required
  • 2.6Identify and control risks and hazards in work area

3 Review stem improvement operations

  • 3.1Assess and evaluate data from operations to confirm methods and costs are consistent with plan
  • 3.2Identify and document issues and impediments to stem improvement activities and program costs
  • 3.3Review stem improvement activities and make recommendations to improve future improvement operations
  • 3.4Record and report outcomes of stem improvement activities to appropriate personnel

Performance evidence

  • An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
  • There must be evidence that the individual has planned, coordinated and monitored stem improvement activities for one sample forested area using one of the folloiwng methods:
  • pruning using mechanical or hand tools
  • using chemicals or biological agents.
  • In undertaking this activity, the individual has:
  • planned and coordinated a safe and effective stem improvement operation
  • ensured personnel involved in stem improvement operations complied with workplace health, safety and environmental policies and procedures including:
  • recycling pruned material
  • disposing of pruned material that cannot be recycled due to chemicals or biological agents used
  • identified and recommended methods and strategies to manage stem quality and growth
  • determined and documented measurable performance indicators, specifications and targets for work
  • supervised staff involved in carrying out stem improvement activities
  • monitored stem improvement operation for efficiency and effectiveness
  • reviewed and reported on outcomes of stem improvement activities.

Knowledge evidence

  • An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
  • purpose of stem improvement:
  • encourage tree growth to suit marketing requirements
  • increase yield
  • reduce tree defects
  • regulations, standards, codes of practice and safe practices for coordinating stem improvement
  • environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material and chemicals
  • stem improvement methods:
  • pruning using mechanical or hand tools
  • using chemicals or biological agents
  • pruning techniques for target species
  • tools and equipment used for stem improvement operations, and their safe use and maintenance, including:
  • pruners
  • jack saw
  • pouch
  • steps
  • epicormic remover
  • pole saw
  • ladder
  • climbing gear
  • procedures for working safely at heights
  • safe handling, use, storage and transport of chemicals
  • procedures for recycling pruned material
  • procedures for disposing of pruned material that cannot be recycled due to chemicals or biological agents used
  • recognition and identification of species and plant identification sources
  • approvals and documentation required for the use of chemical or biological agents
  • hazards that may apply to stem improvement activities, including:
  • adverse weather conditions
  • adverse terrain conditions
  • use of machinery
  • use of chemicals or biological agents
  • procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Extract information from industry guides and standard references on different types of stem improvement activities
  • Writing: Prepare written reports for different audiences on stem improvement activities
  • Oral communication: Use clear, familiar and concise language and non-verbal communication techniques when directing activities of work teams
  • Numeracy: Itemise and calculate total cost of stem improvement activities

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What does an assessment tool for FWPSIL4003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FWPSIL4003 needs to address all 67 unit components: 3 elements with 17 performance criteria, 14 performance evidence requirements, 32 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for FWPSIL4003?

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