Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
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Release 1 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 7.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for applying situational awareness and a safety mindset while performing operational forestry-related tasks in team situations or when working in isolated, remote or out-of-line-of-sight situations.
The unit applies to those who work in operator roles in the forestry industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
The prerequisite unit of competency for this unit is:
- FWPCOR3205 Apply safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations
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- FWPCOR2210 Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures in forest and wood products operations.
Unit Sector
Common Technical (COT)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements |
Performance Criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Work safely in forestry operations |
1.1 Follow safe work procedures and safety instructions from supervisors for controlling risks identified in the work area 1.2 Observe workplace safety signage and other risk control measures 1.3 Demonstrate a safety mindset in performing all work activities 1.4 Confirm location and procedures for accessing personal protective equipment and first aid kit on site 1.5 Report unsafe work practices, incidents and accidents 1.6 Share learnings from incidents and near misses with other team members to improve workplace safety |
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2. Develop situational awareness in forestry operations |
2.1 Scan the work environment to identify hazards and assess risks that may impact on the safety of self and others 2.2 Identify changes and developments in the work environment that may impinge on the safety of self and others 2.3 Anticipate what may happen as a result of changes and developments in the work environment, and take appropriate action according to workplace procedures |
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3. Communicate with team members |
3.1 Communicate with and share information relevant to work with team members to enable safe and efficient completion of tasks 3.2 Share knowledge and skills with team members 3.3 Provide assistance and feedback to team members to ensure safe completion of tasks 3.4 Act upon feedback from team members to ensure safe completion of tasks 3.5 Facilitate communication with team members and others by using communications equipment that is suited to the work environment according to workplace procedures |
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4. Perform work in isolated, remote or out-of-line-of-sight situations |
4.1 Follow work instructions and safety requirements for planned work 4.2 Follow work instructions to ensure that regular and pre-arranged voice or visual contact is maintained with other team members for duration of planned work 4.3 Complete risk assessment according to workplace procedures 4.4 Carry out work activities according to prescribed plans and procedures 4.5 Maintain situational awareness and report changes and developments in work environment to appropriate person |
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5. Follow procedures for dealing with stress, remoteness and fatigue |
5.1 Comply with workplace procedures for reducing the workplace health and safety risks associated with fatigue, stress, drugs and alcohol, sleep deprivation and remoteness 5.2 Follow workplace procedures for maintaining effectiveness and concentration under periods of stress and high workload 5.3 Recognise personal physical and psychological limitations and request assistance to deal with difficult or abnormal situations |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Skill |
Description |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Oral communication |
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Numeracy |
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Unit Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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FWPCOT3321 Apply situational awareness and a safety mindset in operational forestry roles |
Not applicable |
The unit has been created to address a skill or task required by industry that is not covered by an existing unit |
Newly created |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47
