Modification History
New unit, no equivalent unit.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to drive trucks carrying forestry produce from a forestry harvesting site and deliver it to its intended destination according to organisational procedures and regulations. General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit. Specific licences and certification may be required subject to enterprise requirements. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves transporting forestry produce using trucks from a forestry harvesting site to a variety of work settings, including log dumps, saw mills, wood chip mills, veneer mills, board/plywood mills and other settings, such as farms and agriculture. The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person’s job and authority. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills This unit contains employability skills
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Prepare to transport forestry produce |
1.1. Appropriate work/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) , environmental and organisational policies and procedures relevant to transporting forestry produce using trucks are identified and followed 1.2. 1.3. Coupe map is located and examined for truck access areas 1.4. Routes to enter and exit coupe are planned to ensure minimal environmental impact and site protection 1.5. Truck, ancillary equipment, accessories and configuration are checked for serviceability according to manufacturer specifications and statutory regulations |
2. Load and unload forestry produce |
2.1. Access is identified and manoeuvring approach established with site personnel for loading and unloading sites 2.2. Safe loading and unloading procedures are agreed to with relevant worksite personnel 2.3. Communication between driver and machine operators is established and maintained to determine safe location during loading and unloading of forestry produce 2.4. Load is checked to ensure it meets load requirements and complies with transport regulatory requirements 2.5. Load is secured with appropriate securing devices as per loading guidelines and transport regulatory requirements 2.6. Suitable transport routes are planned to ensure the most efficient, safe, secure and legal movement of forestry produce |
3. Transport forestry produce |
3.1. Truck and/or configuration is operated and driven to manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements using primary and subsidiary controls as appropriate to road and weather conditions 3.2. Truck gauges and warning devices are monitored through observation of performance to detect operating faults 3.3. Forestry produce is transported following planned or modified route with consideration for road surfaces and conditions and fatigue management legislation and guidelines 3.4. Communication methods with other drivers and road users are established and operated during transport of forestry produce to inform location of truck and possible hazards 3.5. Communication channels are kept open in line with organisational arrangements to ensure location is known at all times so that timely emergency assistance can be provided if required 3.6. Regular load safety checks are conducted according to statutory requirements and road conditions, as required 3.7. Operating faults are identified, recorded and reported , and responded to as necessary according to organisational requirements |
4. Unload forestry produce and complete log transport operations |
4.1. Site procedures for unloading are established with appropriate personnel and site inductions are completed 4.2. Truck is parked in designated area or unloading point as instructed by appropriate personnel to maintain site, equipment and operator safety 4.3. Engine is shut down and truck secured according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 4.4. Site unloading procedures are followed to ensure safe unloading of forestry produce 4.5. Forestry produce shifting process and truck operations, including faults, are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Required skills
- Technical skills to:
- use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment
- efficiently and safely transport forestry produce using trucks
- Communication skills to:
- use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others
- use oral communication skills, including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice when required
- Literacy skills to:
- record and report workplace information
- maintain documentation
- Numeracy skills to:
- record and estimate weights
- calculate work and rest times
- record hours in work diary
- Problem solving skills to:
- identify problems and equipment faults
- demonstrate appropriate response procedures
- determine appropriate transport routes
- Map reading skills to interpret coupe and road transport maps
Required knowledge
- WHS/OHS, environmental, and organisational policies, procedures and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for the transport of forestry produce using trucks
- Environmental protection requirements, including noise, emissions, damage to habitat, safe disposal of waste material and the minimisation of carbon emissions
- Environmental risks and hazards associated with the transport of forestry produce using trucks
- Energy efficient practices, including minimising fuel consumption
- Scheduling and routing procedures
- Transport regulatory requirements relating to the transport of forestry produce
- Truck capabilities and capacities
- Statutory road regulations
- Techniques for load construction, including types of load restraints for forestry produce
- Established communication channels and protocols
- Fatigue management legislation and guidelines
- Problem identification and resolution strategies and common fault finding techniques
- Types of tools and equipment used for the transport of forestry produce and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance
- Appropriate mathematical procedures for measuring load sizes, estimating and recording weights, and calculating time to complete tasks
- Applicable fall from heights regulations and compliance requirements
- Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information
Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely transport forestry produce using trucks according to organisational requirements |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
RANGE STATEMENT |
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Work/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements : |
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Environmental requirements may include: |
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Forestry produce may include: |
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Work order may include: |
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Transportation documentation may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Truck may include: |
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Ancillary equipment may include: |
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Accessories may include: |
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Configuration is to include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Securing devices may include: |
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Primary controls may include: |
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Subsidiary controls may include: |
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Gauges and warning devices may include: |
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Communication methods may include: |
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Records and reports : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.