Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to conduct loader operations including planning and preparation for work, conducting operational checks, the safe and effective operation of the loader 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 FPIHAR3205B Conduct loader operations |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves conducting loader 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 loader operations |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting loader 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 loader 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. Loader operations are planned in line with site procedures and environmental and heritage concerns |
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1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
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2. Operate loader |
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. Loader controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, brakes and manoeuvrability are checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported 2.4. Site hazards associated with loader operations are detected and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk 2.5. Operating techniques for the loader are applied to achieve optimum efficiency in line with manufacturer's design specifications 2.6. Loader 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. Weight of load is established in line with site procedures 3.3. Lifting 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 work site procedures |
4. Segregate and stack logs |
4.1. Planned landing layout and log handling procedures are identified from work order 4.2. Location of stacks provides space for other landing operations and access to all appropriate site equipment 4.3. Log stacks are positioned and maintained in accordance with planned layout to provide for anticipated stock levels, stock rotation requirements, size, segregation of lengths, species and grades 4.4. Stacks are constructed to provide stability and minimise problems from slippage and falling of logs 4.5. Logs delivered to landing are visually assessed 4.6. Logs are directed or moved to appropriate location for further processing or stacking consistent with species, diameter, length, grade, landing layout and stock rotation requirements 4.7. Logs are identified and records maintained in accordance with standard site procedures |
5. Load and unload logs |
5.1. Work is planned to minimise equipment and log movement and to load/unload logs safely in accordance with regulations and site operating plans and procedures 5.2. Loader is positioned to enable access to the logs to be loaded/unloaded within load reach and movement limits 5.3. Weight of logs is estimated to determine lifting requirement and compliance to load plate 5.4. Logs are segregated or selected by size and grade in accordance with work requirements and logs suitable for base and side of load are selected, transferred and placed 5.5. Individual logs are separated and rolled/lifted using all relevant movements in accordance with normal equipment operating procedures 5.6. Logs are bunched using lifting gear to optimise loaded movements 5.7. Trial lift is carried out when warranted by load size or stability and load is lowered for corrective action to be taken where unacceptable operational situation is revealed 5.8. Loads are lifted, turned and placed using all relevant equipment movements in accordance with standards and regulations to achieve optimum load shape 5.9. Logs which do not meet requirements for size or grade - within the scope of operator's knowledge - are rejected or referred to others for regrading 5.10. Logs are supported or compressed to enable placement of slipper or chocks where necessary 5.11. Placement of logs meets all requirements for positioning, ensuring stability of load and stack is maintained at all times |
6. Carry out machine operator maintenance |
6.1. Loader is safely parked, shut-down and prepared for maintenance in line with manufacturer's manual and organisational requirements 6.2. Inspection and fault finding processes are conducted in line with manufacturer's recommendations and organisational requirements 6.3. Defective parts are removed and replaced safely and effectively in line with manufacturer's manual and organisational requirements 6.4. Regular programmed maintenance tasks are carried out in line with manufacturer's and organisational requirements 6.5. Work area is cleared and waste materials are disposed of or recycled in line with site environmental management plan 6.6. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in line with manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices 6.7. Loader 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 loader 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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Loader |
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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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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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Weight of load |
is that prescribed by the manufacturer as not exceeding the allowable capacity of the loader |
Lifting gear may include: |
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Stability |
is to ensure the loader is positioned and operates so as not to topple over during operations |
Visual assessment of logs includes identifying and determining: |
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Estimation |
of timber weight is used to determine lifting requirements and compliance to load plate |
Lifting |
may be conducted on a trial basis when an issue with load size or stability or other unacceptable operational situation is determined |
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 |