Modification History
Revision 2
Updated formatting of Performance Criteria 2.7. No content change.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to conduct forestry operations using crawler tractor including planning and preparation for work, conducting operational checks, the safe and effective operation of the crawler for a range of mandatory tasks, use of attachments and operator maintenance activities Compliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictions This unit replaces FPIHAR3203B Conduct crawler operations |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves conducting forestry operations using crawler tractor 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 crawler operation |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting forestry operations using crawler tractor 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 moved with a crawler 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. Crawler operations are planned in line with site procedures and site environmental and heritage concerns 1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Operate crawler |
2.1. All work is conducted in line with work order, environmental and OHS requirements 2.2. Equipment pre start -up checks are carried out in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site requirements |
2.3. Crawler controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, brakes and manoeuvrability are checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported 2.4. Site hazards associated with crawler operations are detected and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk 2.5. Operating techniques for the crawler are applied to achieve optimum efficiency in line with manufacturer's design specifications 2.6. Crawler is operated to work instructions in line with site operating procedures 2.7. Emergency plan procedures are followed in line with OHS, environmental, legal and site requirements |
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3. Carry out machine operator maintenance |
3.1. Crawler is safely parked, shut-down and prepared for maintenance in line with manufacturer's manual and organisational requirements 3.2. Visual inspection and fault finding processes are conducted in line with manufacturer's recommendations and organisational requirements 3.3. Defective parts are removed and replaced safely and effectively in line with manufacturer's manual and organisational requirements 3.4. Regular programmed maintenance tasks are carried out in line with manufacturer's and organisational requirements 3.5. Work area is cleared and waste materials are disposed of or recycled in line with site environmental management plan 3.6. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in line with manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices 3.7. Crawler 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 conduct forestry operations using crawler tractor 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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Crawler |
is a self-propelled tracked or wheeled purpose designed machine with an attachment mounted at the front end |
OHS requirements : |
are to be in 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:
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Hazards may include: |
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Emergency plan may include: |
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Tasks may include: |
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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 |