Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to conduct skidder operations including planning and preparation for work, conducting operational checks, the safe and effective operation of the skidder for a range of mandatory tasks, the use of attachments and operator maintenance activities Compliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictions This unit replaces FPIHAR3204B Conduct skidder operations |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves conducting skidder operations 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 skidder operations |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting skidder operations 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 material to be moved with a skidder is assessed and prepared 1.5. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.6. Skidder operations 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. Operate skidder |
2.1. All work is conducted in line with work order, environmental and OHS requirements 2.2. Pre start -up checks are carried out on equipment in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site requirements 2.3. Skidder controls and functions, including implements, brakes and manoeuvrability are checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported 2.4. Site hazards associated with skidder operations are detected and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk 2.5. Operating techniques for the skidder are applied to achieve optimum efficiency in line with manufacturer's' design specifications 2.6. Skidder is operated to work instructions in line with company operating procedures 2.7. Emergency plan procedures are followed in line with OHS , environmental , legal and site requirements |
3. Attach, secure, lift, carry and place materials |
3.1. Communication practices associated with transportation and lifting of materials are conducted in line with site procedures and continued between parties 3.2. Log control methods are established 3.3. Lifting or towing gear is selected, attached and used in line with safe working load requirements and OHS legislation 3.4. Machinery is positioned ensuring stability and located to effectively shift materials in line with job specifications 3.5. Load is shifted safely and effectively in line with industry safety standards and manufacturer's' specifications 3.6. Load is moved in line with conventional hand and audible signals that meet OHS legislation and/or site procedures |
4. Carry out machine operator maintenance |
4.1. Skidder is safely parked, shut-down and prepared for maintenance in line with manufacturer's manual and organisational requirements 4.2. Visual inspection and fault finding processes are conducted in line with manufacturer's recommendations and organisational requirements 4.3. Defective parts are removed and replaced safely and effectively in line with manufacturer's manual and organisational requirements 4.4. Regular programmed maintenance tasks are carried out in line with manufacturer's and organisational requirements 4.5. Work area is cleared and waste materials are disposed of or recycled in line with site environmental management plan 4.6. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in line with manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices 4.7. Skidder operational records and reports are completed accurately and processed in line with site procedures |
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 skidder operations 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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Skidder |
is a self-propelled wheeled and articulated purpose designed machine used to haul timber over rough terrain. The skidder moves timber from the forest to the landing |
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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Equipment is to include: |
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Environmental and heritage concerns may include: |
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Communication 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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Emergency plan may include: |
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Log control |
is the balance and control of logs while carrying or towing as prescribed by the manufacturer, not exceeding the allowable capacity of the skidder |
Lifting or towing gear may include: |
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Stability |
is to ensure the skidder is positioned and operates so as not to topple over during operations |
Tasks may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Harvesting and Haulage |