Assessment Requirements for FWPHAR2207 Trim and cut harvested trees

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for FWPHAR2207 Trim and cut harvested trees

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 5.0.
Release 1	This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 2.0.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.

There must be evidence that, on at least one occasion, the individual has:

followed organisational policies and procedures relevant to trimming and cutting harvested trees

effectively communicated and worked safely

safely and efficiently used a chainsaw to complete the following activities:

trim and cut hardwood or softwood trees

delimb trees

trim branches

trim burls and other small growths

used the following cutting techniques:

bridging cuts

swinging cuts

side bind cuts

boring

wedge cut

used wedges

trimmed and cut trees in varied weather conditions

completed maintenance on a chainsaw.

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:

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

air 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 optimise time and recovery of product from trees

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

key features of , varying site conditions and effects on tree cutting and trimming activities, including:

general forest lean

ground growth

ground hazards and obstacles

ground slope

gullies

presence and density of seed and habitat trees

water courses

key features of varying weather conditions and effects on tree cutting and trimming activities, including:

dry, wet and adverse weather conditions

low and moderate wind speed and direction

typical tree defects and how these affect tree cutting activities and quality of finished product, including:

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, including:

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, including:

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

Assessment of skills 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:

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

specifications:

manufacturer 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.

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