Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for tree felling, fell small trees and complete felling operations where hazards have been assessed as low risk.
The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when felling trees under general supervision, with limited autonomy or accountability.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
The prerequisite unit of competency for this unit is:
- AHCMOM213 Operate and maintain chainsaws.
Unit Sector
Plant Culture and Management (PCM)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Assist in preparation of worksite |
1.1 Identify location of worksite and correct tree from scope of works, and confirm with supervisor 1.2 Identify site hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor 1.3 Confirm work zone with work crew, and monitor site 1.4 Confirm first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures 1.5 Document and implement site health and safety in the workplace, environmental and traffic control measures according to workplace procedures |
2. Identify tree felling requirements |
2.1 Identify hazards and risks relevant to felling operation, and implement safe working practices to manage risks 2.2 Examine topography and site conditions 2.3 Identify factors influencing the tree felling operation, and confirm with supervisor 2.4 Identify trees considered outside own skill level for felling, and seek assistance from appropriate personnel 2.5 Determine natural direction of fall, safe fall zone and exclusion zone, and confirm with supervisor 2.6 Confirm tree felling operations and instructions with supervisor prior to undertaking work |
3. Prepare for tree felling |
3.1 Select and prepare felling equipment and component options appropriate to the task being undertaken 3.2 Prepare, transport and position support tools to minimise felling delays 3.3 Select and maintain safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) according to workplace health and safety requirements 3.4 Fit and use safety equipment and PPE applicable to the task being undertaken 3.5 Clear fall zone of obstacles and articles that may be damaged by felled tree 3.6 Establish clear escape route appropriate to site |
4. Fell tree |
4.1 Note and monitor location of other personnel 4.2 Carry out tree felling operation according to scope of works 4.3 Communicate with work team during operations using voice, hand or whistle signals 4.4 Determine standard tree felling techniques, patterns and cut sequences by ground conditions and state of canopy 4.5 Take corrective action in response to changing conditions or problems encountered 4.6 Use planned escape route when tree starts to fall 4.7 Monitor fall of tree and movement on ground until felled tree is stable 4.8 Undertake tree felling activities using documented low risk work methods |
5. Complete tree felling operation |
5.1 Determine appropriate method of clearing the site of felled tree 5.2 Select and use machinery required for removal of felled tree 5.3 Clear fall site of tree and all tree debris according to supervisor instructions 5.4 Clean and return machinery, tools and equipment to required location 5.5 Identify and report unserviceable machinery, tools and equipment according to workplace procedures 5.6 Report tree felling activities according to workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Oral communication |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCPCM205 Fell small trees |
AHCPCM203 Fell small trees |
Minor changes to application Major changes to performance criteria Foundation skills added Assessment requirements updated |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72