Unit of competency details
FWPHAR3228 - Operate loader (Release 1)
Summary
Usage recommendation:
Current
Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
21/Feb/2018 |
Companion volumes:
Unit of competency
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Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
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Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 030717 | Plant And Machine Operations | 22/Feb/2018 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 3.0.
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Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate an articulated front-end wheel loader for log production and use optimised production processes in a commercial forest harvesting environment. The main job functions are to load log trucks and/or sort log stacks at roadside or landing area for transportation. Other functions include slash removal. Activities are to be conducted safely and efficiently.
The unit applies to individuals who work as loader operators in small or larger harvesting crews. Operators generally work under broad direction to complete routine activities related to crawler tractor operations and take responsibility for their work.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Harvesting (HAR)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements
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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.
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1. Plan and prepare to operate a loader
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1.1 Review production plan, confirm its targets for felling and processing and assess wood flow requirements to ensure efficient machine operation and overall productivity
1.2 Confirm type, size and quantity of logs or slash to be clamped to ensure that loads and machine are in line with safe working requirements and industry standards for operations
1.3 Confirm, identify and report health, safety, environmental and heritage risks of operation in line with standard operating procedures and site safety and environmental management plans
1.4 Apply risk control measures in line with standard operating procedures, site operational plan, legislative requirements and industry standards to eliminate or minimise risks
1.5 Identify emergency plan procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
1.6 Use production plan to identify layout of landing or roadside area and access to logs for efficient process and minimum interference with other forestry operations
1.7 Assess terrain characteristics to establish machine stability
1.8 Carry out pre-operational checks on machine in line with workplace procedures or manufacturers' recommendations to ensure optimal production performance and operational effectiveness
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2. Operate loader to load log trucks and/or sort log stacks
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2.1 Use industry-accepted warning signs, vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems and procedures to maintain communication and workplace safety during operation
2.2 Position loader for stability and safe access to logs/slash, by adjusting the technique in response to terrain conditions
2.3 Use machine cabin controls to clamp bunches of logs/slash, and load trucks and/or sort stacks, while ensuring that the bunch size is suited to the log clamp capacity and terrain conditions
2.4 Systematically load trucks and/or construct log/slash stacks by using handling techniques to avoid log damage in line with the production plan requirements and ensure safety and stability of truck and/or stacks
2.5 Use appropriate techniques to maintain log product separation in the truck when multiple product grades are loaded or in line with the production plan requirements
2.6 Drive the machine and manoeuvre log clamp safely and efficiently to avoid logs, machine and environment damage in line with the production plan requirements
2.7 Ensure all merchantable product and/or slash from the site is loaded or sorted in line with the production plan requirements
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3. Segregate and stack stems and/or logs
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3.1 Visually assess and measure products for size, species and quality characteristics at the felling site and during staking at the roadside or landing bay, to ensure they are placed in the appropriate stack and in line with the production plan requirements
3.2 Mark and report logs that cannot be clearly and safely assessed in line with the production plan requirements
3.3 Position and construct stacks of stems or logs to avoid product damage, provide stability, restrict height for efficient extraction and facilitate safe access and conduct of other landing and machine operations in line with worksite layout and production plan requirements
3.4 Maintain stack separation and identification to ensure products are correctly presented on roadside and/or landing bay for an optimum transport and logistics cycle time in line with industry standards and production plan requirements
3.5 Clean area of all debris resulting from loader operation in line with resource management policies
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4. Carry out machine operator maintenance
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4.1 Park, shut-down, de-energise and isolate loader in line with workplace procedures or manufacturers' recommendations
4.2 Clean, check and carry out routine maintenance tasks on loader to maintain optimum operational performance
4.3 Identify and report machine faults, malfunctions or problems in line with workplace procedures or manufacturers' recommendations
4.4 Clean work area and dispose of or recycle waste materials in line with site environmental management plan
4.5 Record loader operations and maintenance activities
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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
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Description
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Reading
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- read production plans, site safety and environmental management plans in a forest harvesting environment
- read standard operating procedures and/or manufacturers' instructions for the operation of forest harvesting machinery
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Writing
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- record operation, production and machine maintenance on paper based or electronic media
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Oral Communication
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- interact verbally and non-verbally using agreed systems and processes to communicate with others on site to ensure safe and effective machine operations
- use appropriate vocabulary, including technical language directly relevant to role
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Numeracy
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- interpret gauges relevant to safe operation of harvesting machinery
- determine construction of stable log stack
- estimate the weight of logs to determine loading requirements and compliance to machine specifications
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Navigate the world of work
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- understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role
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Interact with others
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- use modes of communication suitable to purpose to confirm and clarify understanding
- communicate and report operational and safety information to on-site personnel
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Get the work done
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- recognise and respond to routine problems
- plan and organise own work activities and resources
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Unit Mapping Information
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Code and title current version
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Code and title previous version
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Comments
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Equivalence status
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FWPHAR3228 Operate loader
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FWPHAR3218 Conduct loader operations
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Significant changes to reflect industry requirements for a safe, appropriate and efficient operation, including product quality. A new element and new PCs were added, most PCs were edited and PE and KE increased in content to map against the revised PCs.
Additional foundation skills identified.
Code and title change for consistency with other machine operation units.
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No equivalent unit
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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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Comments
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Release 1
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This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 3.0.
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Performance Evidence
An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all the elements and performance criteria of this unit. There must be evidence that, on at least one occasion, the individual has:
- planned, prepared and safely and effectively operated loader to load logs/slash on trucks and/or sort and stack logs in line with a production plan
- checked risks associated with the operation and applied standard operating procedures
- followed the production plan requirements and site safety and environmental management plans
- determined suitability and stability of the machine for operation by considering machine specifications, terrain characteristics and type and size of logs to be clamped
- adjusted machine positioning technique in response to terrain conditions
- demonstrated knowledge of log species, quality characteristics and defects in line with the production plan requirements
- applied machine techniques to drive, clamp, load and/or stack logs or slash and minimise damage to products, machine and surrounding environment in line with the production plan requirements
- placed, stacked and presented products for efficient transportation and identification in line with the production plan requirements
- shut down, de-energised and isolated machine in line with workplace procedures and operator’s manual
- carried out routine maintenance on the machine.
Knowledge Evidence
An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
- information and requirements contained in a production plan and site safety and environmental management plans
- hazardous or safe working zones in forest harvesting operations
- health and operational hazards or risks related to loader and factors that can change or introduce new hazards
- industry-accepted work health and safety risk control measures, legal obligations of the current Work Health and Safety Acts or Occupational Health and Safety Acts and regulations and requirements of industry standards and/or codes of practice for loader operations as outlined in workplace procedures and production plan
- industry-accepted warning signs, their correct positioning, vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems and procedures to maintain communication and work safety during operations
- required emergency response procedure, including firefighting resources and emergency response
- potential impacts of loader operations on onsite and offsite environmental values, including cultural heritage, flora, fauna, ground compaction, water contamination and soil erosion
- industry-accepted environmental control measures, restrictions, legal obligations of the current Environment Protection Acts and regulations and requirements of industry standards and/or codes of practice for loader operations as outlined in workplace procedures and production plan
- landings usage
- wood flow requirements and extraction and production bottlenecks particular to a production system
- log species, quality characteristics and defects particular to the site and production system
- regional quality requirements for log products with particular end uses, markets and values
- maximum log damage or defect and minimum quality allowances particular to a production system
- techniques particular to a production system to avoid mechanical damage to logs during grappling, loading and stacking; separate and present logs for efficient transportation and identification of the product
- effects of weather on ground conditions
- effects of terrain conditions on machine stability and operation
- machine specifications, restrictions and safe operating procedures, including stability and operation in different terrain conditions, slopes and road types and methods to shut down, de-energise and isolate the machine as outlined in workplace procedures or operator’s manual
- using machine cabin controls
- techniques for safe and efficient driving of the machine during operation
- methods to conduct machine pre-operational checks and detect faults, as outlined in workplace procedures or operator’s manual
- location of machine’s major mechanical systems and parts of the machine in which energy is stored, as outlined in operator manuals for safe and efficient conduct of the machine operator maintenance tasks
- machine maintenance and servicing requirements as outlined in workplace procedures or operator’s manual
- industry-accepted reporting requirements regarding site, incident and hazard, personal reporting, check-in, production, machine maintenance and block completion.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:
- skills must be demonstrated in a forest harvesting site or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
- resources, equipment and materials:
- loader
- logs/slash for loading and/or segregation and stacking
- personal protective equipment required in harvesting operations
- vehicle-to-vehicle communication system
- access to workplace policies and procedures which cover current Work Health and Safety Acts or Occupation Health and Safety Acts, regulations and related industry standards and codes of practice applicable to forest harvesting operations
- access to workplace policies and procedures which cover current Environment Protection Acts, regulations and related industry standards and codes of practice applicable to forest harvesting operations
- access to production plan, operational plan and safety and environmental management plans
- access to site emergency procedure
- access to workplace standard operating procedures for loader or operator’s manual
- access to user manual for vehicle-to-vehicle communication system.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47
