Unit of competency details
FWPHAR2207 - Trim and cut harvested trees (Release 1)
Summary
Companion volumes:
Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
Replaced release
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 030717 | Plant And Machine Operations | 14/Oct/2016 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release
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Comment
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Replaces equivalent FPIHAR2207A Trim and cut harvested trees, which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 2.2.
This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format.
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Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to trim and cut harvested (felled) trees with a chainsaw for commercial production. Work is completed in a a forest or forest farm setting and includes operator maintenance.
The unit applies to Forestry Worker, Chainsaw Operator, Arboriculture Technician, Farm Forestry Worker, Plantation Forest Officer.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Forest Growing and Management
Harvesting and Haulage
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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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.
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1. Prepare for trimming and cutting
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1.1 Identify site environmental protection measures and adhere to in line with relevant legislation and regulations
1.2 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness, including pre-start checks.
1.4 Plan trimming and cutting activities in line with work order and environmental conditions.
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2. Visually assess trees and suitability for cutting.
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2.1 Assess tree location and stability for conditions likely to affect safety of trimming and cutting activities.
2.2 Visually assess trees for defects, grades and recovery status.
2.3 Assess trees for extraction and suitable transport method.
2.4 Mark trees too dangerous to cut safely and refer to appropriate personnel.
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3. Plan cutting.
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3.1 Move or stabilise tree for safe cutting in line with site procedures.
3.2 Select cutting pattern to optimise time, volume recovery and quality.
3.3 Plan cutting sequence to maintain control of cut sections and minimise cutting problems.
3.4 Select, measure and mark cutting positions in line with work requirements and industry standard lengths.
3.5 Clear debris from work area to allow safe access and prevent saw damage and personal injury.
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4. Use chainsaw to trim and cut trees
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4.1 Monitor location and movement of other personnel and modify work to ensure safety.
4.2 Secure tree section on each side of planned cut; evaluate and control potential movement.
4.3 Operate saw to cut tree and adjust cutting technique in response to movement and condition of tree.
4.4 Complete cut once started and minimise capping and splitting.
4.5 Square cut butts, trim accessible branches and knots and remove head of tree.
4.6 Prepare logs for extraction in line with organisational requirements.
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5. Complete operator maintenance
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5.1 Inspect equipment on completion of trimming and cutting activities.
5.2 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
5.3 Check chain for bluntness or damage.
5.4 Remove, sharpen, adjust and replace chain and other components in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
5.5 Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.
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Foundation Skills
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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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Numeracy skills to:
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- estimate felled tree dimensions, including length, diameter and volume
- plan time efficient cutting patterns and sequences
- complete routine calculations and report on size, length, diameter and grade of cut trees.
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Oral communication skills to:
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- ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to clarify contents of work plans
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Reading skills to:
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- interpret:
- workplace health and safety and other organisational procedures
- work orders
- manufacturers’ maintenance recommendations.
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Writing skills to:
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- complete accurate basic records for tree trimming and cutting process, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.
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Planning and organising skills to:
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- efficiently and logically sequence the stages of preparation for and cutting of trees using work order to guide activities.
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Range of Conditions
Not Applicable
Unit Mapping Information
FPIHAR2207A Trim and cut harvested trees
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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Release
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Comment
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1
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Replaces equivalent unit FPIHAR2207A Trim and cut harvested trees, which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 2.2. This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format.
Assessment requirements now specify the performance and knowledge evidence, as well as assessment conditions for this unit of competency. These sections simplify and replace components used in the previous unit format, including Required Skills and Knowledge, Evidence Guide and Range Statement
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Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:
- follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to trimming and cutting harvested trees
- effectively communicate and work safely
- safely and efficiently use a chainsaw to complete these activities:
- trim and cut hardwood or softwood trees
- delimb trees
- trim branches
- trim burls and other small growths
- use these cutting techniques:
- bridging cuts
- swinging cuts
- side bind cuts
- boring
- wedge cut
- use of wedges
- trim and cut trees in these environmental conditions:
- dry weather condition
- wet weather condition
- low and moderate wind speeds
- complete maintenance on a chainsaw.
Knowledge Evidence
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
- purpose, features, operation and basic non-specialist repair and maintenance of chainsaws including:
- pre-start up checks
- inspection, identification and replacement of bar, chain and drive sprockets
- chain sharpening
- bar oil checks and top-up
- aor filter, check, clean and replacement
- refuelling
- range of chainsaw cutting techniques including:
- bridging cuts
- swinging cuts
- side bind cuts
- delimbing
- boring
- wedge cut
- use of wedges
- cutting patterns used to to optimise time and recovery of product from trees
- cutting sequences used to maintain control of cut sections and minimise cutting problems
- key features of these varying environmental conditions and effects on tree cutting and trimming activities:
- general forest lean
- ground growth
- ground hazards and obstacles
- ground slope
- gullies
- presence and density of seed and habitat trees
- water courses
- wet and adverse weather conditions
- wind speed and direction
- typical tree defects and how these affect tree cutting activities and quality of finished product:
- shakes
- insect defects
- knots and resin pockets
- pipe
- lumps
- bumps
- drysides
- range of industry standard:
- lengths and tolerances and applicable terminology
- grades for log and applicable terminology
- methods for assessing chain condition
- organisational policies and procedures specific to tree trimming and cutting activities:
- workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment
- communication reporting lines
- recording and reporting production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements
- environmental protection practices for forest and farm forest settings:
- soil and water protection
- action to limit the impact to ground growth, canopy, density of trees
- reducing water and energy use
- cleaning plant, tools and equipment
- disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
- chainsaws
- chainsaw fuel and oil containers
- hardwood or softwood trees for cutting
- hammer
- axe
- wedges
- cant hook or breaking bar
- tool belt
- loggers tape
- maintenance tools and equipment for chainsaws
- personal protective equipment suitable for cutting trees and maintaining chainsaws
- manufacturers’ instructions for use and maintenance of equipment
- work order with specific instructions for tree cutting activities
- template reports for recording tree cutting outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements
- organisational policies and procedures for tree trimming and cutting activities.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
- hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
- be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
- be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47
