Practical Skills Module Specifications

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Thursday, January 17, 2019

Learner QDF: Pamela Naidoo

QDF: Beatrice Enslin

Title of the occupation: Production/Operations Foreman (Forestry)

OFO Code: 131103001

Occupational Purpose: (as per occupational profile)

A Forestry Productions Operations Foreman plans, organizes, leads, controls, coordinates and reviews a range of weekly/monthly forestry operations by interpreting at a tactical level forestry teams to set

operational plans, standards and procedures

Occupational Tasks:

1.1Implement tactical plans and transform into operational plans and report to the manager

on production quality and quantity

1.2Control and coordinate a range of forestry processes to drive and obtain production targets

1.3Monitor team production and meeting regularly with supervisors to ensure the established

production criteria are met

1.4Maintain compliance with all occupational health, safety, risk, quality, environment and

labour legislation and standards

Module Title:Develop the operational plan by interpreting the tactical plan and report accordingly

Module Number:

Module NQF Level:(C2.6)

Module Credits:(C2.5)

Module Purpose:(C2.4)The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to:

evaluate and respond to information in case studies reflecting various scenarios regarding the management of forestry operations. Learners will be developing skills related tooperationalplanning, terrain classification, work study, best operating practices, resource identification, recruitment and selection, collecting and analyzing data, making recommendations and report writing.

Occupational Responsibility
Develop the operational plan by interpreting the tactical plan (eg. Annual Plan of Operation (APO)) for reporting
Practical Skill: / Practical Skill Activity:
Given ………………
the learner must be able to: / Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. Consider the objectives and targets of the tactical plan (eg. APO)for the purpose of adjusting the sales order/silvicultural activity targets.
/ Given the tactical plan (eg. APO)and the sales order
The learner must be able to develop the operational plan by:
  1. Interpret the tactical plan (eg. APO) for the year
  2. Adjust operational plan according to sales order
  3. Determine prioritise and allocate resources to teams within different activities
  4. Prioritise tasks according to the needs of the tactical plan
  5. Assigning activities and tasks to develop the operational plan.
  6. Ensure system balancing
  7. Communicate operational objectives and operational plan to the supervisor

Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Internal Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. Tactical plans eg. APO
  2. System balancing techniques
  3. Planning techniques and processes
  4. Best operating practice
  5. Quality norms and standards
  6. Work procedures
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  1. Available options are analysed to identify the advantages and disadvantages of each
  2. Available options are analysed to identify the most suitable option
  3. System balancing according to the operational plan
  4. Correct allocation of resources per activity
  5. Operational plan is adjusted according to sales order/silvicultural activity targets

Practical Skill: / Practical Skill Activity:
Given ………………
the learner must be able to: / Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. Distinguish conditions which may impact on production, productivity and the implementation of the operational plan
/ Given the:
  1. Compartment plan template or form withthe terrain classification system, production standards; and access to a site
The learner must be able to:
  1. Conduct a site inspection to ascertain conditions impacting on the operational plan
  2. Inspect the site for special management zones such as graves, mine shafts, birds nests, etc
  3. Distinguish ground conditions (slippery, rocky, sandy, gradients, contours)
  4. Identify the possible impacts of various conditions on production
  5. Identify prevailing weather and climate conditions and be conscious of seasonal variations (winter, rain, windy, thunderstorms)
  6. Anticipate the impact of weather and climate conditions on planning and production
  7. Adjust operational plan to provide for adverse conditions
/ Yes
Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Internal Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. Production standards
  2. The terrain classification system
  3. Prevailing weather and climate conditions
  4. Health and safety procedures
  5. Loading and transporting requirements
  6. Site inspection techniques
  7. Gradients and contours
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  1. Site inspection conducted correctly
  2. Ground conditions have been distinguished
  3. Correct special management zones have been identified according to compartment plan and terrain classification system (well formulated and appropriate)
  4. Correct prevailing weather and climate conditions are anticipated on planning and production
  5. Identified and anticipated on planning and production
  6. The possible impacts of various conditions on production plans are dealt with.

Practical Skill: / Practical Skill Activity:
Given ………………
the learner must be able to: / Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. Analyse operational plan and ensure that work study data or company standards are matched to the prevalent physical conditions
/ Given a new set of work study data e.g. production standards in a scenario situation
The learner must be able to:
  1. Identify the correct production standard
  2. Adjust operational plans according to the correct workstudy data
  3. Communicate with supervisors
  4. Monitor and ensure compliance to maintain production eg. Adjusting payloads on transporting equipment or tree size variation on unit output, difference of hard clay soils or sandy soils on pitting unit output

Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Internal Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. Time study techniques
  2. Production standards
/
  1. Payloads on transporting equipment correctly adjusted
  2. Tree size variation on unit output correctly adjusted
  3. Differentiate between hard clay soils and sand soils on pitting
  4. Responsibilities are communicated and allocated to supervisors

Practical Skill: / Practical Skill Activity:
Given ………………
the learner must be able to: / Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. Develop and implement the operational plan by determining workloads, workflow, deadlines, work objectives, time utilization and communicate with supervisors
/ Given the tactical plan (eg APO) in a scenario situation with a list of resources (manpower, machine, material, equipment) with their capacities and required targets and outcomes
The learner must be able to:
  1. Plan the workload per activity (manpower and machinery)
  2. Determine activity and team sizes and objectives
  3. Allocate resources for effective and efficient workflow
  4. Determine deadlines and timeframes (eg. Shift scheduling)
  5. Plan for effective and efficient time utilization
  6. Communicate and allocate responsibilities to supervisors

Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Internal Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. Here the focus is on resource requirements and planning techniques and processes
/
  1. Workload is planned according to activity
  2. Activity, team sizes and objectives are determined
  3. Resources for workflow are correctly allocated
  4. Deadlines and timeframes are determined
  5. Time is effectively and efficiently utilised

Practical Skill: / Practical Skill Activity:
Given ………………
the learner must be able to: / Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. Monitor progress of teams through on-site inspection to ensure compliance to BOPs.
/ Given the best operating practices (bops) as checklists
The learner must be able to:
  1. Read the best operating practices
  2. Interpret the best operating practices
  3. Monitor the infield/site conditions/activities to the BOP
  4. Comparethe infield/site conditions/activities to the BOP
  5. Identify deviations
  6. Consider alternative remedial action
  7. Decide on immediate remedial action with supervisor

Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Internal Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. BOPs
  2. Focus on site inspection
  3. Performance monitoring and evaluation practices
/
  1. Best operating practices (bops) are read and interpreted
  2. Infield site conditions and activities are compared and monitored to the bops
  3. Deviations are identified and considered
  4. Remedial Action is decided upon with supervisors

Practical Skill: / Practical Skill Activity:
Given ………………
the learner must be able to: / Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. Prepare and submit a consolidated report to the manager (verbal/written) with recommendations
/
  1. Given production data, information and key performance indicators (eg actual vs targets, shifts per ha, tons per shift)
  2. The learner must be able to:
  3. Identify essential information related to key performance indicators
  4. Analyse the data and collate the information
  5. Draw up a consolidated report with findings and recommendations

Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Internal Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. Verbal and written communication
  2. Methods of communication
  3. Focus on performance measurement
  4. Performance monitoring and evaluation practices
  5. Performance management tools and techniques
  6. Report writing
  7. Workplace forms and documents
  8. Principles of management and Supervision
  9. Delegation
  10. Time management
  11. Continuous personal development
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  1. Essential information related to production are identified according to the production data and key performance indicators (well formulated and appropriate to assess)
  2. Data is accurately recorded, analysed and collated
  3. A consolidated report with findings and recommendations is developed

Practical Skill: /
  1. Practical Skill Activity:
  2. Given ………………
  3. the learner must be able to:
/ Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. Maintain staff compliment according to the production plan
/ Given:
the production standards, a workforce profile together with a list of occupation, an example of a job description, an advertisement and3 curriculum vitae of applicants for the position
The learner must be able to:
  1. Identify the vacancies
  2. Compile anadvertisement according to the job description and pre-requisites
  3. Compile a shortlist of suitable candidates
  4. Conduct an interview for recruitment and selection of employees
  5. Recruit prospective employees by applying recruitment procedures

Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Internal Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. Here the focus is on recruitment and selection
/
  1. Vacancies are correctly identified according to the workforce profile and job description
  2. An advertisement is compiled according to the job description and pre-requisites
  3. A shortlist of suitable candidates is compiled from the curriculum vitae
  4. Interviews are conducted according to company policy and procedures
  5. Prospective Employees are recruited according to company recruitment procedures

Module Title:Co-ordinate and optimize the utilization of resources within forestry operational processes

Module Number:

Module NQF Level:(C2.6)

Module Credits:(C2.5)

Module Purpose:(C2.4)The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to:

evaluate and respond to classroom and infield exercises reflecting various scenarios regarding the utilisation of resources. Learners will be developing skills related to costing of resources, resource balancing, maintenance of resources, safe keeping of resources, waste management and support services.

Occupational Responsibility
Co-ordinate and optimize the utilization of resources within forestry operational processes
Practical Skill: / Practical Skill Activity:
Given ………………
the learner must be able to: / Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. The application, capabilities and impact of cost on consumables, machines, vehicles, equipment and tools is understood.
/ Given:
The forestry handbook with identified systems, machines, targets, activities and conditions, a machine specification; and an example of a checklist
The learner must be able to in a classroom situation:
  1. Match the machine to the site, activity and targets in an ideal environment
  2. Match the machine to the site, activity and targets in marginal conditions
  3. Match the system to the site activity and targets
  4. Balance machine outputs and operations in relation to production targets (hectares/tons)
  5. The cost implication of all resources is understood
  6. Compile a checklist and list all the resources required for various operations

Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. Provider to source forestry handbook
  2. Provider to source machine requirements
  3. Original manufacturer and supplier specifications of machinery and equipment
  4. Safety procedures when using machinery and equipment
  5. Production norms and standards
  6. Production data
  7. Contingency planning
  8. Understanding of formulae
machine and equipment /
  1. Correctly matched machine to site, activity and targets in an ideal environment using forestry handbook and machine specifications
  2. Correctly matched machine to site, activity and targets in marginal conditions using forestry handbook and machine specifications
  3. Correctly matched system to site activity and targets using forestry handbook and machine specifications
  4. Machine outputs and operations in relation to production targets (hectares/tons) are correctly balanced
  5. Checklist of all resources for operation is compiled
  6. Cost of resources is understood by the learner for effective utilization and co-ordination.

Practical Skill: / Practical Skill Activity:
Given ………………
the learner must be able to: / Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. Identify, monitor and minimize various types of waste
/ Given a situation infield with a list of all types of waste
The learner must be able to:
  1. Make an observation of all types of waste e.g. Time, off-cuts, breakages, leaks, quality, high stock levels etc.
  2. Make a list of all types of waste e.g. Time, off-cuts, breakages, leaks, quality, high stock levels etc.
  3. Make practical recommendations on how to minimize these types of waste

Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. Focus on waste management, waste types, minimizing waste
  2. Identify the types of audit and the principles and concepts ofsafety, financial and waste
/
  1. All types of waste are observed
  2. A list of all types of waste is compiled
  3. Recommendations of a practical nature on how to minimize waste is made

Practical Skill: / Practical Skill Activity:
Given ………………
the learner must be able to: / Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. Co-ordination of logistics to support production processes
/ Given a forestry process or operation
The learner must be able to:
  1. List all the supporting services and resources required
  2. Quantify all the supporting services and resources required
  3. Indicate the potential constraints such as machines, terrain and distance
  4. Recommend preventative steps to ensure logistical support(eg. Timeous ordering and functional re-ordering levels)
  5. Anticipate adjusting stock levels of resources
  6. Timeously communicate with service departments/administration to prevent stock outs

Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. Forestry processes and activities
  2. Focus on logistical support
  3. Focus on stock management
  4. Focus on resource management
  5. Focus on potential constraints
/
  1. A list of all supporting services and resources required is drawn up according to the forestry process or operation
  2. This list is quantified
  3. Potential constraints are identified
  4. Preventative steps to ensure logistical support is recommended
  5. Adjusting stock levels of resources is anticipated
  6. Communication with service departments/administration is conducted timeously to prevent stock outs

Practical Skill: / Practical Skill Activity:
Given ………………
the learner must be able to: / Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. Ensure compliance to daily and planned maintenance schedules for vehicles, machinery, equipment and tools.(Cleaning and lubrication)
/ Given a production plan and maintenance schedule
The learner must be able to:
  1. Compile a list of daily maintenance activities required
  2. Continuously appraise machine and equipment condition
  3. Using a practical example, the learner must calculate due date for next service
  4. Communicate with service provider/workshop
/ Yes
Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. Focus on resource requirements
  2. Focus on machine and equipment
/
  1. A list of daily maintenance activities of vehicles, machines, equipment and tools is compiled according to the production plan and maintenance schedule
  2. Continuous appraisal of machine and equipment condition
  3. Due date for next service has been correctly calculated
  4. Production plan and maintenance schedule
  5. Evidence of communication with service provider/workshop

Practical Skill: / Practical Skill Activity:
Given ………………
the learner must be able to: / Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. Ensure the safe keeping of resources (eg. chemicals, chainsaws, fuels)
/ Take the learner to a storage facility
Given a risk assessment form
The learner must be able to:
assess the facility for compliance and conduct a risk assessment
  1. Make recommendations on how best tominimize loss of resources through theft, fire, over stocking, unforeseen/uncontrollablecircumstances/natural disasters/rioting, etc
/ Yes
Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. Ensure the safe keeping of resources (eg. chemicals, chainsaws, fuels)
  2. Focus on techniques and legal, safety, health and environmental requirements
  3. Focus on resource management
  4. Focus on cleaning lubrication of vehicles, machinery, equipment and tools
  5. Stock taking of resources
/
  1. The storage facility has been assessed for compliance
  2. A risk assessment was conducted
  3. Risks and hazards are identified and responded to in a responsible manner
  4. Recommendations are made on how to best minimise loss or resources

Resource: preparedness, machines, equipment, tools, consumables, waste control, logistics, maintenance, storage, appraisals,

Module Title:Control and coordinate a range of forestry processes to drive and achieve production targets

Module Number:

Module NQF Level:(C2.6)

Module Credits:(C2.5)

Module Purpose:The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to:

Evaluate and respond to information in case studies reflecting various scenarios regarding the production and the co-ordination and control of a range of forestry processes. Learners will be developing co-ordination skills related to operational planning anticipate possible bottlenecks or constraints and plan for contingencies

Occupational Responsibility
Control and coordinate a range of forestry processes to drive and achieve production targets
Practical Skill: (Step C2.1) (Transferred from the Occupational Profile) / Practical Skill Activity: (C2.1)
Given ………………
the learner must be able to: / Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. Implement and co-ordinate a range of forestry activities
/ Given the daily, weekly and monthly operational plans
The learner must be able to:
  1. Prioritizethe sequence of events to ensure implementation of the operational plan
  2. List the sequence of events to ensure implementation of the operational plan
  3. Give instructions to key personnel on action required eg. Drivers, supervisors, clerks, etc.
  4. Ensure that activities are coordinated and integrated within the operational plan (on time, at the right place with the right equipment)

Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. Focus on planning processes
  2. Safety procedures during the planning process
  3. Focus on forestry processes and activities
/
  1. Implementation of the operation plan is ensured by prioritizing and listing the sequence of events
  2. Instructions are given to key personnel on action required
  3. The activities within the operational plan are coordinated and integrated
  4. The operation is on time
  5. The operation is at the right place
  6. The operation has the right equipment

Practical Skill: (Step C2.1) (Transferred from the Occupational Profile) / Practical Skill Activity: (C2.1)
Given ………………
the learner must be able to: / Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. Monitor and Control of forestry operations
/ Given a compartment plan and previous days production data (infield), tool box talk checklist and an audit checklist
The learner must be able to:
  1. Observe operations to ensure execution is according to plan
  2. Determine actual vs planned output/targets by applying relevant formulae eg conversion factors
  3. Compareactual vs planned output/targets by applying relevant formulae eg conversion factors
  4. Ensure that set short interval controls are adhered to and acted upon by asking a supervisor or supplying documentary evidence
  5. Ensure safety measures are in place e.g. Water, first aid kits, etc)
  6. Compare actual activities to best operating practices and standards for operation e.g. Using an audit checklist

Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. Monitor and Control of forestry operations
  2. Performance monitoring and evaluation practices
  3. Health and safety procedures
  4. Risk assessment and risk management tools and techniques
  5. Short interval control
  6. Types of control
  7. Control frequencies
  8. Identify the types of audit and the principles and safety, financial and waste concepts
/
  1. Operations are observed to ensured correct execution of plan
  2. Actual vs planned output/targets by applying relevant formulae is determined and compared-given the compartment plan and production data
  3. Supervisor has been asked for documentary evidence to ensure short interval controls are adhered to and acted upon
  4. Safety measures and procedures are applied
  5. Audit checklist has been used to compare actual activities to best operating practices and standards

Practical Skill: (Step C2.1) (Transferred from the Occupational Profile) / Practical Skill Activity: (C2.1)
Given ………………
the learner must be able to: / Critical Practical Skills Activities to be assessed externally (Y/N)
  1. Plan for contingencies
/ In an infield operation
The learner must be able to:
  1. Evaluate a forestry activity or operational system
  2. Identify or anticipate possible bottlenecks or constraints
  3. Make recommendations on remedial action to minimize the effect of the constraint (e.g. System balancing or resource balancing within the system)

Applied Knowledge per Practical Skill: (C2.2) / Assessment Criteria per Practical Skill: (C2.3)
  1. Contingency planning methods (Short Interval Control)
  2. System and resource balancing
  3. Risk assessment and risk management tools and techniques
/
  1. A forestry activity or operational system in an infield operation is identified
  2. Possible bottlenecks or constraints have identified or anticipated
  3. Recommendations on remedial action to minimize the effect of constraint has been made

Module Title:Manage performance and productivity and determine time lapse versus productivity