Assessment Requirements for FWPCOT2256 Trim and cut felled trees

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for FWPCOT2256 Trim and cut felled trees

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 6.3.
Release 1	This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 6.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has:

assessed, planned and conducted the trimming and cutting on six felled trees using a chainsaw and demonstrated three or more cut types from the list below:

bridging cuts

swinging cuts

side bind cuts

boring cuts

wedge cuts

ripping cuts

step cuts.

In performing this work, there must be evidence that the individual has:

followed workplace policies and procedures, current workplace health and safety legislation, regulations and related industry standards and codes of practice applicable to trimming and cutting felled tree operations

checked and sharpened or changed a saw chain post trimming and cutting operation on one occasion according to manufacturer instructions.

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:

environmental protection measures suitable for a worksite where trimming and cutting operations are performed:

noise control

protection of flora, fauna and habitat

protection of soil

protection of water

disposal, recycling and reuse of waste

cleaning of plant, equipment and tools

protection of adjacent land uses and fixed assets

vehicle control

access restrictions

fire prevention

protection of cultural heritage

hazard control measures suitable for a worksite where trimming and cutting operations are performed, related to:

trees and other vegetation

ground conditions

noise

fire and other emergency situations

vehicle and traffic access

foot access

plant, tools and equipment

weather conditions

adjacent land uses

dangerous goods

tree defects and how they affect tree cutting activities:

splits

falling damage

fire damage

insect infestation

pipe

shake

twist

knots and resin pockets

the presence of foreign bodies such as stakes and nails

felled tree stresses and how they affect tree cutting activities:

tension (fibres being stretched)

compression (fibres being squashed)

neutral fibres

chainsaw cutting techniques:

bridging cut

swinging cut

side bind cut

boring cut

wedge cut

ripping cut

step cut

cutting patterns used to optimise time and recovery of product from felled trees

cutting sequences used to maintain control of cut sections and minimise cutting problems

purpose and procedures for routine operator maintenance of chainsaws

procedures used to free a pinched or stuck chainsaw

methods for assessing chain condition

workplace procedures specific to felled tree trimming and cutting activities:

workplace health and safety, with particular emphasis on equipment lock-out and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

communication reporting lines

reporting felled tree cutting outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting

resources, equipment and materials:

chainsaw and accessories

suitable felled trees to trim and cut

PPE required in trimming and cutting felled trees

communication system

specifications:

access to workplace safety and environmental policies and procedures applicable to trimming and cutting operations and chainsaw use

access to workplace standard operating procedures or operator manual for chainsaws.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47