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Unit of Study FOR00104 - Forest Operations (2016)

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Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 demonstrate skills in project management including stakeholder identification and consultation; preparation of project plans including milestones and work schedules; preparation of budgets and expenditure review; contingency plans
2 exhibit knowledge of and skills in business management principles; legislative compliance and contracts
3 demonstrate skill in the design and conduct of mechanised forest operations including; site preparation and planting; pruning thinning and harvesting
4 demonstrate knowledge of the principle motivations that underpin machinery design including maximising forest product value, optimising costs of production and minimising landscape impacts
5 demonstrate skills in the design of road transport infrastructure including pavements, runoff control infrastructure and water course crossings.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate skills in project management including stakeholder identification and consultation; preparation of project plans including milestones and work schedules; preparation of budgets and expenditure review; contingency plans
    • GA4:
  2. exhibit knowledge of and skills in business management principles; legislative compliance and contracts
    • GA4:
  3. demonstrate skill in the design and conduct of mechanised forest operations including; site preparation and planting; pruning thinning and harvesting
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
    • GA6:
  4. demonstrate knowledge of the principle motivations that underpin machinery design including maximising forest product value, optimising costs of production and minimising landscape impacts
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
    • GA6:
  5. demonstrate skills in the design of road transport infrastructure including pavements, runoff control infrastructure and water course crossings.
    • GA4:
    • GA6:

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