Modification History
Replaces FPICOT3226B, Not Equivalent
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to drive log trucks to or from a forestry harvesting site, facilitate log loading and unloading, and deliver logs to their 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 logs using trucks in a variety of work settings, including forest environments, landings, 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
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 logs |
1.1. Appropriate work/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) , environmental and organisational policies and procedures relevant to transporting forestry logs using trucks are identified and followed 1.2 Logging sites and logs to be transported are identified from schedules, work orders or harvesting site personnel 1.3. Coupe map is located and examined for truck access areas 1.4. 1.5. Truck, ancillary equipment, accessories and/or configuration requirements relevant to work order and load build are located and availability is confirmed 1.6. Transportation documentation required to comply with legislation related to driving hours, load limits and dimensions is received and checked |
2. Establish route for log truck |
2.1. Route is selected and its suitability to enter and exit coupe is confirmed with appropriate personnel to ensure minimal environmental impact and site protection 2.2. Transport routes are communicated and confirmed with appropriate personnel to ensure the most efficient, safe, secure and legal movement of forestry logs 2.3. Information on height, width and load limits of road infrastructure , environmental constraints and other restrictions are adhered to, where necessary 2.4. Time required to transport logs is estimated and confirmed with relevant personnel accounting for fatigue management legislation and guidelines |
3. Facilitate log truck loading |
3.1. Access is identified and manoeuvring approach established with worksite personnel for loading areas 3.2. Truck and/or configuration are positioned to avoid site and equipment hazards and to maximise load safety and security while loading 3.3. Log positioning equipment is placed and checked for planned loading, and is reset if necessary 3.4. Safe loading procedures are agreed to with relevant worksite personnel and monitored to ensure load meets transport regulatory requirements 3.5. Communication between driver and machine operators is established and maintained to determine safe location when loading logs 3.6. Load is checked and feedback provided to loader operator, as required, to ensure safe transport |
4. Secure logs prior to transport |
4.1. Load is secured with sufficient number and type of securing devices as per loading guidelines and transport regulatory requirements 4.2. Logs are re-tensioned as required 4.3. Overhang warning devices and signage are fitted to load to comply with transport regulatory requirements |
5. Transport logs |
5.1. Logs are transported following planned or modified route with consideration for road surfaces, conditions and fatigue management legislation and guidelines 5.2. Condition of roads and tracks is monitored, and unexpected ground, water, vegetation or other environmental conditions are reported to appropriate personnel 5.3. Truck is operated and driven to manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements using primary and subsidiary controls as appropriate to conditions 5.4. Truck gauges and warning devices are monitored through observation of performance to detect operating faults 5.5. Operating faults are identified, recorded and reported , and responded to as necessary according to organisational requirements to ensure equipment is safely operated within manufacturer specifications and safety regulations 5.6. Periodic load safety checks are conducted and load is re-tensioned according to statutory requirements and road conditions 5.7. Communication methods with other drivers and road users are established and operated during log transport to inform location of truck and possible hazards 5.8. 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 |
6. Complete log transport operations for unloading |
6.1. Site procedures for unloading are established with appropriate personnel and site inductions are completed 6.2. Truck is directed to and manoeuvred into planned position for unloading 6.3. Truck is parked in designated area as instructed by appropriate personnel to avoid site and equipment hazards 6.4. Truck and trailer are shut down and truck is secured according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 6.5. Load is inspected for log movement and provision is made to support logs that cannot be controlled when released 6.6. Safe location and safe unloading zones are identified and adhered to when removing logs according to site unloading procedures 6.7. Securing devices for load restraint are released in correct sequence for truck, trailer and/or load configuration 6.8. Log shifting process and truck operations, including faults, are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel 6.9. Workplace records and documentation are completed and maintained according to workplace procedures 6.10. Truck and trailer are made safe for return journey to coupe |
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 logs using trucks
- Communication skills to:
- use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others
- use skills, including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, and seeking advice when required
- Literacy skills to:
- record and report workplace information, including log books, incident reports, and transport routes
- maintain documentation
- Numeracy skills to:
- calculate load sizes
- record and estimate weights
- calculate work and rest times
- calculate load restraint requirements
- Problem-solving skills to:
- identify problems and equipment faults
- demonstrate appropriate response procedures
- determine appropriate haulage 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 logs using trucks
- Environmental protection requirements, including noise levels, emissions, damage to habitat, safe disposal of waste material, and minimisation of carbon emissions
- Environmental risks and hazards associated with the transport of forestry logs using trucks
- Energy efficient practices, including minimising fuel consumption
- Scheduling and routing procedures
- Transport regulatory requirements relating to the transport of forestry logs
- Truck capabilities and capacities
- Statutory road regulations
- Load restraint standards and techniques
- Safe log loading and unloading methods and techniques, including load restraint
- 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 logs, and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance
- Safe manual handling techniques and/or equipment
- Applicable fall from heights regulations and compliance requirements
- Appropriate mathematical procedures for calculating load sizes, estimating and recording weights, load restraint requirements, and work and rest times
- 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 logs 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 : |
are to be in accordance 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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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Work orders may include: |
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Truck may include: |
the following:
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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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Load build : |
is to include positioning of logs on truck so as to avoid:
must also take into account:
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Transportation documentation may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Road infrastructure may include: |
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Environmental constraints may include: |
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Other restrictions may include: |
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Log positioning equipment may include: |
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Securing devices may include: |
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Overhang warning devices may include: |
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Environmental conditions 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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Records and reports : |
may include:
may be:
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Re-tensioning is to include: |
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Communication methods may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.