Unit of competency
Modification History
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Replaces equivalent, FPICOR2205B Follow OHS policies and procedures which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 1. This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format. |
Application
The unit of competency describes the outcomes required to follow WHS policies and procedures: it covers risk identification and emergency procedures that could reasonably be expected to occur in a forestry or wood products environment.
The unit applies to applies to those working in a broad range of job roles across different work settings, including a forest environment, saw mill, wood chip mill, veneer mill, board/plywood mill, timber treatment plant, forest products factory, and forest products sales and service, horticultural, domestic, local council and emergency services.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction. In some states, this unit is one of a group of units required to obtain a Forest Operator Licence.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Forest Growing and Management
Harvesting and Haulage
Sawmilling and Processing
Timber Manufactured Products
Timber Merchandising
Wood Panel Products
Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Follow safe work practices |
1.1 Identify organisational and site WHS policies and procedures. 1.2 Operate and use tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to work task and according to manufacturer's recommendations. 1.3 Select, use and store personal protective equipment and clothing appropriate to work task requirements. 1.4 Use plant and equipment guards according to manufacturer's specifications. 1.5 Identify and follow safety signs and symbols. |
2. Identify risks |
2.1 Identify existing and potential hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel. 2.2 Identify WHS issues and risks in the work area and report to appropriate personnel. 2.3 Follow workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks and protecting the environment. 2.4 Complete hazard, accident or incident reports accurately and clearly and according to organisational policies and procedures. |
3. Follow emergency procedures |
3.1 Notify appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency. 3.2 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies. 3.3 Practise emergency and evacuation procedures and carry out emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency. 3.4 Record and accurately report emergencies and evacuation procedures. |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. |
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Range of Conditions
Not Applicable
Unit Mapping Information
FPICOR2205B Follow OHS policies and procedures
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47