Field Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Review of Forest Health Surveillance unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Forestry |
Forest Health Surveillance |
5695-5697, 5870, 5871, 5873, 5874, 22894, 22895 |
The Forest Industries Training and Education Council (FITEC) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published September 2010
Planned review date December 2015
Summary
These unit standards are included in the National Certificate in Forest Health Surveillance (Level 5) [Ref: 0909] and were reviewed as part of the planned review of the content of the qualification. The other unit standards from the Forest Health Surveillance domain that are included in this qualification were either not due for review or will be removed from this qualification when it is reviewed in 2010.
These unit standards were reviewed by industry experts, and the Biosecurity Sector Operating Committee then approved the new versions of the unit standards.
Main changes
· The levels of unit standards 5695, 5696, and 5697 were reduced from level 6 to level 5.
· The credit value of unit standard 22894 was reduced from 15 credits to 10.
· The titles of unit standards 5695-5697, and 5870 were updated.
· The text of the unit standards was updated to reflect industry practice.
Impact on existing accreditations
None.
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
None.
Impact on registered qualifications
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Key to type of impact | |
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Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
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Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following FITEC qualification is impacted by the outcome of this review and will be updated when it is reviewed in 2010. The standards that generated the status Affected are listed in bold.
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Ref |
Qualification Title |
Classification or ID |
|
0909 |
National Certificate in Forest Health Surveillance (Level 5) |
5695, 5696, 5697, 5870, 22894 |
Detailed list of unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits
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Key to review category | |
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Forestry > Forest Health Surveillance
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
5695 |
Identify the characteristics and control of forest insects Describe the characteristics and management of forest insects |
6
5 |
8 |
B |
|
5696 |
Identify the characteristics and management of forest pathogens Describe the characteristics and management of forest pathogens |
6 5 |
8 |
B |
|
5697 |
Identify abiotic disorders affecting forest and tree health Describe the characteristics and management of abiotic disorders affecting forest and tree health |
6
5 |
6 |
B |
|
5870 |
Demonstrate knowledge of forest health protection principles Demonstrate knowledge of forest health protection |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
5871 |
Assess forest health from the air |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
5873 |
Assess forest health in forest nurseries |
4 |
4 |
B |
|
5874 |
Assess forest health in native forests |
5 |
6 |
B |
|
22894 |
Carry out High Risk Site Surveillance in the urban forest environment |
5 |
15 10 |
B |
|
22895 |
Assess the health of forest plantations from the ground |
5 |
10 |
B |