Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to operate a mobile hydraulic splitting unit to split timber for use in rural settings or to produce firewood General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPIHAR2205A Conduct mobile splitting operations |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves conducting mobile splitting operations in a forest or farm forest setting 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 units |
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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 splitting |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting mobile splitting operations are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of blocks to be split are identified and assessed for safe working conditions 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.5. Splitting activities are planned in line with site procedures 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Split timber |
2.1. Hydraulic splitter is positioned and secured in line with site procedures 2.2. Pre start -up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 2.3. Vertical or horizontal splitting operations are selected and tested 2.4. Timber blocks pre-cut to fit within the hydraulic splitter are positioned and secured 2.5. Timber is split into sizes which suit standard fireplaces in line with site procedures 2.6. Split timber is stacked or loaded for transportation 2.7. Split timber that does not meet size requirements is set aside for recycling or re-use in line with site procedures 2.8. Splitting processes and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel |
3. Conduct operator maintenance |
3.1. Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 3.2. Splitter is checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures 3.3. Components are removed, maintained, adjusted and replaced in line with manufacturer's recommendations 3.4. Hydraulic splitter set-up is assessed and adjusted to suit splitting conditions 3.5. Splitter is kept clear of timber shards and debris and checked to ensure it meets relevant standards prior to use |
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 mobile splitting operations 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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Work order is to include: |
and may include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Blocks |
are timber which has been cross cut into disks or lengths which fit within the hydraulic splitter |
Split |
is the process of using the mobile splitter in a horizontal or vertical splitting position to split timber blocks into two or more pieces with hydraulic pressure |
Equipment may include: |
and is to include:
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Communication may include: |
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Hydraulic splitter |
is a mobile splitting machine which is towable behind a vehicle and is powered by hydraulics |
Pre start-up checks |
are conducted to ensure:
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Transportation may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
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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 |