Assessment Requirements for FWPHAR3209 Harvest trees manually (advanced)

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Assessment Requirements for FWPHAR3209 Harvest trees manually (advanced)

Modification History

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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 felling of six advanced trees with a chainsaw, optimising time, value recovery and manageable removal of sections.

In completing this work, the individual must demonstrate that, for each tree, the falling technique was consistent with current Australian Standards and industry codes of practice applicable to tree felling operations.

There must also be evidence that the individual has inspected and carried out routine maintenance on one chainsaw and its cutting attachments on one occasion according to manufacturer requirements.

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:

Australian Standards and codes of practice applicable to tree falling operations

workplace health and safety requirements applicable to tree felling operations:

personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

firefighting equipment

hazard and risk control procedures

fatigue management procedures

appropriate signage

elimination of hazardous materials and substances procedures

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to fire

techniques for manual handling (shifting, lifting and carrying)

state/territory forest codes of practice applicable to tree felling operations

optimisation in tree felling operations:

time

value recovery

manageable removal of sections

types and purposes of cuts to fall advanced trees:

scarf cutting

back cutting using different methods to provide hinge-wood and wedges to maintain control of tree

typical tree defects and how they affect tree felling activities

methods to identify advanced trees:

trees that contain hazards and are deemed unsafe to fell

trees considered outside own skill level

where cuts made may lead to loss of control of tree in felling

hazards and risks related to falling trees with chainsaws, and methods to minimise associated risks

methods used to remove trees that are hung up, and procedures for removal

methods for assessing chain condition

cutting patterns used to optimise time to fell trees

environmental protection measures that meet legal obligations and requirements of the industry, state and local standards and/or codes of practice for falling trees with chainsaws:

protection of natural and cultural assets

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing materials

types, safe use, operation and maintenance of chainsaws, support tools and attachments

components of a harvesting plan:

extraction plan

traffic plan

environmental requirements

restricted areas

identified hazards

product volumes

log extraction methods (skidding, forwarding, using cable or shovel logging)

work order information regarding:

tree felling requirements

requirements for product quality

harvesting plan.

Assessment Conditions

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

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in a workplace location or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

chainsaw and accessories

suitable trees to fell

tools and equipment to fell trees

personal protective equipment required in tree felling operations

communication system

specifications:

access to workplace safety and environmental protection policies and procedures applicable to tree felling and chainsaw operations

access to harvesting plans

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