Assessment Requirements for FWPHAR3219 Conduct excavator operations with grabs

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for FWPHAR3219 Conduct excavator operations with grabs

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	Replaces equivalent unit FPIHAR3219A Conduct excavator operations with grabs, which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 2.2. This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format. Assessment requirements now specify the performance and knowledge evidence, as well as assessment conditions for this unit of competency. These sections simplify and replace components used in the previous unit format, including Required Skills and Knowledge, Evidence Guide and Range Statement.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

operate an excavator, attachments and lifting gear to complete tasks, chosen from the following list, in line with individual work orders:

lifting and moving materials

tree removal

stripping

spreading materials

stockpiling

bulk excavation

land clearing

towing equipment

winching

boxing

constructing fire breaks

complete operator maintenance after the completion of each of job.

Knowledge Evidence

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

environmental protection practices for operating excavators:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

common range of environmental and heritage concerns relevant to operating an excavator methods used to minimise damage:

dust

noise

water

flora and fauna

culturally sensitive sites and artefacts

plantations

native forest

typical workplace hazards present during excavator operations and methods of minimising risks

capacity of excavators and attachments in relation to dimensions and weight

operating techniques for excavators and range of movements

methods to correctly position and secure excavators to ensure stability of load and equipment

key features of these varying signal systems used for excavator operations:

hand signals

whistles

sirens

loud speaker announcements

two way radios

typical industry chain of command for communicating signals during excavator operations

purpose, features, operation and shut down of excavator equipment:

excavators

buckets

forks

lifting gear:

slings

cables

grabs

methods for:

assessing condition of excavator parts

removing and replacing defective parts

organisational procedures specific to operating excavators:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting process outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.

Assessment Conditions

The following resources must be made available:

excavators

lifting gear including:

slings

cables

grabs

maintenance tools and equipment for removing and replacing defective excavator parts

communication equipment used to signal operation of excavator

personal protective equipment suitable for operating an excavator

manufacturers’ instructions for equipment use and maintenance

work order with specific instructions for excavating operations

template documents for recording process outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements

organisational procedures for operating excavators.

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

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide - http://www.skillsimpact.com.au/forestry-and-timber/skills-standards-and-qualifications/