Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to operate a single grip harvester. The unit includes planning and preparation for work, the conduct of operational checks, and the safe and effective operation of the single grip harvester for a range of mandatory tasks. It also includes the fitting, use and removal of cutting attachments and operator maintenance activities Compliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictions This unit replaces FPIHAR3214B Operate a single grip harvester |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves operating a single grip harvester in a forest environment 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
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for operation |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating a single grip harvester are identified and followed 1.2. Site environmental protection measures are adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations 1.3. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.4. Type and quantity of material to be processed with a single grip harvester is assessed and prepared 1.5. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.6. Single grip harvester operations are planned in line with site procedures and environmental and heritage concerns 1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Operate a single grip harvester |
2.1. All work is conducted in line with work order, environmental and OHS requirements 2.2. Pre start -up checks are carried out on equipment in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site requirements 2.3. Single grip harvester controls and functions, including manoeuvrability are checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported 2.4. Site hazards associated with single grip harvester operations are detected and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk 2.5. Operating techniques for the single grip harvester are applied to achieve optimum efficiency in line with manufacturer's design specifications 2.6. Single grip harvester is operated in line with operating procedures 2.7. Emergency plan procedures are followed in line with OHS , environmental , legal and site requirements |
3. Fell and process trees |
3.1. Communication practices associated with processing of materials are conducted in line with site procedures and checked between parties 3.2. Single grip harvesting head is used in line with safe working requirements and OHS legislation 3.3. Machinery is positioned ensuring stability and located to effectively process felled trees in line with job specifications 3.4. Felled trees are processed safely and effectively in line with industry safety standards and manufacturer's specifications |
4. Select, remove and fit cutting attachments |
4.1. Cutting attachment is selected for the task 4.2. Cutting attachment is removed and fitted in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site requirements 4.3. Cutting attachment is tested to ensure correct fitting and operation as specified in manufacturer's recommendations 4.4. Cutting attachment is used in line with manufacturer's recommendations and design limits 4.5. Removed attachments are cleaned and stored in designated location in line with manufacturer's recommendations |
5. Carry out machine operator maintenance |
5.1. Single grip harvester is safely parked, shut-down and prepared for maintenance in line with manufacturer's recommendations and organisational requirements 5.2. Visual inspection and fault finding operations are conducted in line with manufacturer's recommendations and organisational requirements 5.3. Defective parts are removed and replaced safely and effectively in line with manufacturer's recommendations and organisational requirements 5.4. Regular programmed maintenance tasks are carried out in line with manufacturer's recommendations and organisational requirements 5.5. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in line with site environmental management plan 5.6. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in line with manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices 5.7. Single grip harvester operational records and reports are completed accurately and processed in line with site procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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 and efficiently operate a single grip harvester in line with 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 |
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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. |
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OHS requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements may include : |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Environmental protection measures |
may include action to limit the impact to:
may include action to limit the impact of:
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Work order is to include: |
and may include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Equipment is to include: |
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Environmental and heritage concerns may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Pre start-up checks |
are conducted to ensure:
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Hazards may include: |
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Emergency plan may include: |
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Single grip harvesting head |
is a piece of equipment capable of felling and processing trees, attached to a tracked or wheeled carrier |
Stability |
is to ensure the single grip harvester is positioned and secured so as not to topple over during operations |
Cutting attachments may include: |
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Tasks |
may include processing materials such as:
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Harvesting and Haulage |