Modification History
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Unit replaces FPIHAR3202A Harvest trees manually (intermediate) |
Unit Descriptor
This unit specifies the outcomes required to assess, plan and safely carry out manual tree-felling operations using a chainsaw in a commercial harvesting environment. This unit covers the felling procedures for trees with a level of complexity that requires significant tree assessment and practical felling skills. Persons competent in this unit should be able to effectively fell most trees with the exception of the very large, and those with significant defects and/or characteristics causing excessive complexity. Techniques for trees with a diameter greater than the bar length would generally be regarded as within the scope of this unit. |
Application of the Unit
This unit involves felling trees in a commercial harvesting operation in a forest environment producing forest products. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the person’s job and authority. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Compliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictions.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable
Employability Skills Information
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
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1. Determine harvesting requirements |
1.1 Identify and comply with applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to harvesting trees 1.2 Identify and adhere to site environmental protection measures according to harvesting plan and relevant legislation and regulations 1.3 Review job requirements and check as required with appropriate personnel 1.4 Identify log extraction method and requirements 1.5 Identify requirements for product quality 1.6 Determine harvesting requirements, and plan tree felling sequence and general falling directions 1.7 Establish and maintain communication with others according to OHS requirements |
2. Assess harvest site |
2.1 Assess location and stability of harvest site for conditions likely to affect harvesting activities 2.2 Identify and assess environmental conditions according to harvest plan 2.3 Identify trees to be felled according to harvest plan 2.4 Assess factors affecting harvesting requirements and detect and control specific forest or site risks and hazards 2.5 Note and monitor other personnel working on the site and modify activity where required |
3. Visually assess trees and plan felling |
3.1 Locate and visually assess trees for felling characteristics 3.2 Check planned falling direction and propose deviation if required 3.3 Select cutting pattern to optimise time and manageable removal of sections 3.4 Plan sequence of cuts to fell tree according to standard felling procedures and log quality requirements 3.5 Identify trees considered outside own skill level and seek assistance from appropriate personnel 3.6 Select suitable escape route 3.7 Clear work site and escape route of growth and debris according to environmental care principles and statutory requirements |
4. Prepare equipment |
4.1 Select tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements and check them for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations 4.2 Sharpen and adjust chainsaw or change components according to manufacturer recommendations 4.3 Carry out pre start-up checks on equipment according to felling requirements |
5. Fell trees |
5.1 Fell individual trees using selected cutting techniques according to OHS and job requirements 5.2 Adjust cutting technique in response to movement and condition of tree 5.3 Use planned escape route when tree starts to fall 5.4 Monitor fall and movement of tree on ground until determined stable 5.5 Fell trees to meet production levels, log extraction methods and site requirements 5.6 Identify and implement procedures for removal of trees that are hung-up |
6. Maintain equipment |
6.1 Inspect equipment on completion of harvesting activities 6.2 Identify damaged saws and cutting attachments for repair or replacement according to organisational requirements and manufacturer recommendations 6.3 Remove, clean, adjust or replace chain and other components according to manufacturer recommendations 6.4 Maintain tools and equipment according to OHS requirements and manufacturer recommendations |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can assess, plan and safely and efficiently operate chainsaw equipment to manually harvest trees at the intermediate level in a forest environment |
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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The following resources should be made available:
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Range Statement
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Trees typical to the scope of this unit may include the following characteristics: |
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Environmental protection measures may include action to limit the impact to: |
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Harvesting plan: |
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Job requirements may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Log extraction methods may include: |
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Requirements for product quality may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Environmental conditions may relate to: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Trees considered outside own skill level include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Cutting techniques : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Harvesting and Haulage
Competency field
Competency Field |
n/a |