Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to direct placement of logs brought to the landing by cable operations and unhooking the logs from the chokers. The unit includes assisting with line shifts Compliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictions This unit replaces FPIHAR2204B Perform landing duties (chaser) |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves performing landing duties (chaser) in a forest or farm 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
Prerequisite skills |
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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. Prepare for chaser operations |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to performing landing duties (chaser )are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of logs to be extracted are identified and assessed for safe working conditions and environmental protection measures 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.5. Chaser and cable operations activities are planned in line with site procedures 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Land and unhook logs |
2.1. All work is conducted in line with work order, environmental and OHS requirements 2.2. Logs entering landing area are monitored and the yarder assisted to place them using signals in line with the cable logging code of practice 2.3. Logs are checked to have at least two thirds of their length on the landing before release 2.4. Stability of logs is checked and adjusted when chokers or grapple ropes are slackened 2.5. Chokers or grapples are removed, strawlines coiled and butt rigging checked and adjusted in line with directions from the yarder operator 2.6. Landing area is maintained within industry standards to enable safe and clear log, equipment and personnel movement 2.7. Chaser process and equipment faults are reported to the yarder in line with site procedures |
3. Assist with line shifts |
3.1. All logs to be hauled with existing line position are cleared before line shift is initiated 3.2. Stumps are notched in line with code requirements for the rigging method to be used 3.3. Slack is pulled in on all lines prior to release of existing rigging 3.4. Rigging components are dismantled from the existing line, checked and set up on the new line 3.5. Obstructions which may cause binding or damage during hauling are moved as required 3.6. Rigging slinger is assisted with rigging of spars, tail trees and intermediate supports |
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 perform chaser operations to recover felled logs within 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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Chasers |
direct the landing of logs in conjunction with the yarder and unhook the logs at the landing site |
Work order is to include: |
and may include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Logs are to include: |
and may be:
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Environmental protection measures may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
and is to include:
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Cable operations may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Landing |
is the location where the yarder is positioned to receive the logs |
Yarder |
is the crane-like vehicle which winches the logs from the felling site to the landing using a cable system |
Stability |
is the physical stability of the log in-situ, that it is safe to hook up and not likely to roll off a rock, move on another log or slide down the hillside |
Chokers and grapple ropes |
are the steel wire ropes used to hook up logs ready for cable extraction |
Butt rigging |
is the sliding rig or tow to which the choker and grapple ropes are connected |
Reporting may include: |
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Line shifts |
are the moving of rigging lines from one area of operation to a new area |
Stump notching |
is the process for securing rigging components, cables and ropes |
Rigging components may include: |
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Rigging slinger role includes: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
No sector assigned |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |
Harvesting and Haulage |