Assessment Requirements for FWPHAR3210 Conduct mechanical processor operations

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for FWPHAR3210 Conduct mechanical processor operations

Modification History

Release	Comment
Release 2	This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 3.0.
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 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 a mechanical processor to process trees mechanically, segregate and stack logs

followed work order for conducting mechanical processing

operated mechanical processor safely and effectively within equipment capabilities and limitations

adjusted operating techniques in response to site conditions

maintained log stacks with consideration given to providing for anticipated stock levels, stock rotation requirements, size, segregation of lengths, species, grades

visually assessed delivered logs for characteristics including species type, diameter, length and grade and direct to additional locations for further processing and stacking

monitored trees for unexpected characteristics that may cause danger and referred to appropriate personnel

established communication with other personnel and monitored their movements to maintain safety on site

conducted pre and post operational checks, routine cleaning and operational servicing of equipment.

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 work order, production plan and site safety and environmental management plans

health and operational hazards or risks related to mechanical processor operations 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 mechanical processor 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 mechanical processor operations

required emergency response procedure including firefighting resources and emergency response

potential impacts of mechanical processor operations on onsite and offsite environmental values including cultural heritage, flora, fauna, ground compaction, water contamination and soil erosion

industry-accepted environmental control measures, environmental restrictions, legal obligations of the current Environment Protection Acts and regulations and requirements of industry standards and/or codes of practice for mechanical processor operations as outlined in workplace procedures and production plan

tree shapes, species, quality characteristics and log defects particular to the site and production system

effects of weather on ground conditions

effects of slope and terrain conditions on machine stability and operation

operational procedures and checks including start-up and shut-down procedures

operating and maintaining machine, attachments and ancillary equipment in line with manufacturers’ instructions

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:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in a log landing site or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

wheeled or tracked mechanical processor

personal protective equipment

specifications:

access to workplace policies and procedures which cover current Work Health and Safety Acts or Occupational 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 workplace policies and procedures for operating a mechanical processor

access to site emergency procedure

log sheets for recording measurement and operation

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