Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to operate a heavy production mobile chipping unit to chip logs or tree lengths on-site during forest harvesting operations Compliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictions This unit replaces FPIHAR321B Operate a heavy production mobile chipper |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves operating a heavy production mobile chipping unit 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 chipping |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating a heavy production mobile chipping unit 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 timber to be chipped is identified and assessed for safe working conditions 1.5. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.6. Chipping activities are planned in line with site procedures and environmental and heritage concerns 1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Chip timber |
2.1. All work is conducted in line with work order, environmental and OHS requirements 2.2. Chipping unit is positioned, secured and set up in line with manufacturer's specifications 2.3. Pre start -up checks are carried out on equipment in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site requirements 2.4. Site hazards associated with heavy production mobile chipper operations are detected and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk 2.5. Timber is fed into the chipper at a rate applicable to the capacity of the machinery and product quality 2.6. Timber is chipped to the chip sizes set on the chipping unit in line with the work order 2.7. Chipped timber is fed into the back of a truck or other modes of transportation 2.8. Communication with others is maintained in line with OHS requirements 2.9. Emergency plan procedures are followed in line with OHS , environmental , legal and site requirements |
3. Carry out machine operator maintenance |
3.1. Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 3.2. Chipper is checked for blunt or damaged condition 3.3. Components are removed, maintained, adjusted and replaced in line with manufacturer's recommendations 3.4. Chipper set-up is assessed and adjusted to suit chipping conditions 3.5. Chipper is kept clear of foreign matter and checked to ensure it meets relevant standards prior to use 3.6. Chipping processes and equipment faults are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel |
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 operate a heavy production mobile chipper 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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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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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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Timber may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
and is to include:
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Chipping |
is the process of converting timber into varying chip sizes using mechanised chipping units, useable on-site during forestry harvesting operations |
Environmental and heritage concerns may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Chipping unit may include: |
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Pre start-up checks |
are conducted to ensure:
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Hazards may include: |
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Capacity |
is the capacity of the machinery to cope with certain size diameters of log or branch or the speed by which timber is fed into the chipper |
Chip sizes |
may vary, dependent on the customer or work order and the capability of the chipper |
Transportation may include: |
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Emergency plan may include: |
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Foreign matter |
is the contamination of chip, stones, rocks, metal and other foreign matter which may blunt the cutters or affect operation of the chipper |
Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Harvesting and Haulage |