Assessment Requirements for FWPHAR3201 Monitor log recovery (rigging slinger)

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for FWPHAR3201 Monitor log recovery (rigging slinger)

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

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

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

safely and efficiently monitored log recovery

In doing the above job, the individual has:

performed rigging slinger operations to recover felled logs in line with a work order and within prescribed organisational tolerances

planed the breakout process in line with site conditions

monitored log recovery using one or more of the following cable systems:

high lead (no skyline)

standing skyline

running skyline

assisted in shifting lines in line with the hook tender’s instructions.

Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

content and application of applicable state or territory code of practice relevant to log recovery activities

key features of varying site conditions and effects on log recovery, including:

fallen trees

general forest lean

ground growth

ground hazards and obstacles

ground slope

density of trees

wet and adverse weather conditions

wind speed and direction

environmental protection practices for forest and forest farm settings, including:

safe disposal of waste material

cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

characteristics of trees

industry standard lengths for logs

techniques used by rigging slingers in the log recovery process, including:

log extraction methods

cable logging techniques

rigging techniques

key features of varying signal systems used for log recovery activities, including:

talk-e-tooter signals

two-way radio

visual signals

whistle signals

typical industry chain of command for communication of information and instruction

purpose, features and operation of cable logging system components, including:

rigging components

cable systems: high lead (no skyline), standing skyline, running skyline

organisational procedures specific to log recovery activities

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of equipment, including:

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting breakout process and equipment faults.

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:

cable systems

yarder and anchors

rigging equipment for log recovery

signal system equipment

personal protective equipment suitable for log recovery activities

specifications:

organisational policies and procedures relevant to monitoring log recovery

work plan for log recovery activities with specific instructions for the work site

applicable state or territory code of practice

template reports for recording breakout process and equipment faults

relationships:

a team of choker setters and yarder operators with whom the individual can interact.

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