This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate an articulated front-end wheel loader for log production and use optimised production processes in a commercial forest harvesting environment. The main job functions are to load log trucks and/or sort log stacks at roadside or landing area for transportation. Other functions include slash removal. Activities are to be conducted safely and efficiently.

The unit applies to individuals who work as loader operators in small or larger harvesting crews. Operators generally work under broad direction to complete routine activities related to crawler tractor operations and take responsibility for their work.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Observation Checklist

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Review production plan, confirm its targets for felling and processing and assess wood flow requirements to ensure efficient machine operation and overall productivity
Confirm type, size and quantity of logs or slash to be clamped to ensure that loads and machine are in line with safe working requirements and industry standards for operations
Confirm, identify and report health, safety, environmental and heritage risks of operation in line with standard operating procedures and site safety and environmental management plans
Apply risk control measures in line with standard operating procedures, site operational plan, legislative requirements and industry standards to eliminate or minimise risks
Identify emergency plan procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
Use production plan to identify layout of landing or roadside area and access to logs for efficient process and minimum interference with other forestry operations
Assess terrain characteristics to establish machine stability
Carry out pre-operational checks on machine in line with workplace procedures or manufacturers' recommendations to ensure optimal production performance and operational effectiveness
Use industry-accepted warning signs, vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems and procedures to maintain communication and workplace safety during operation
Position loader for stability and safe access to logs/slash, by adjusting the technique in response to terrain conditions
Use machine cabin controls to clamp bunches of logs/slash, and load trucks and/or sort stacks, while ensuring that the bunch size is suited to the log clamp capacity and terrain conditions
Systematically load trucks and/or construct log/slash stacks by using handling techniques to avoid log damage in line with the production plan requirements and ensure safety and stability of truck and/or stacks
Use appropriate techniques to maintain log product separation in the truck when multiple product grades are loaded or in line with the production plan requirements
Drive the machine and manoeuvre log clamp safely and efficiently to avoid logs, machine and environment damage in line with the production plan requirements
Ensure all merchantable product and/or slash from the site is loaded or sorted in line with the production plan requirements
Visually assess and measure products for size, species and quality characteristics at the felling site and during staking at the roadside or landing bay, to ensure they are placed in the appropriate stack and in line with the production plan requirements
Mark and report logs that cannot be clearly and safely assessed in line with the production plan requirements
Position and construct stacks of stems or logs to avoid product damage, provide stability, restrict height for efficient extraction and facilitate safe access and conduct of other landing and machine operations in line with worksite layout and production plan requirements
Maintain stack separation and identification to ensure products are correctly presented on roadside and/or landing bay for an optimum transport and logistics cycle time in line with industry standards and production plan requirements
Clean area of all debris resulting from loader operation in line with resource management policies
Park, shut-down, de-energise and isolate loader in line with workplace procedures or manufacturers' recommendations
Clean, check and carry out routine maintenance tasks on loader to maintain optimum operational performance
Identify and report machine faults, malfunctions or problems in line with workplace procedures or manufacturers' recommendations
Clean work area and dispose of or recycle waste materials in line with site environmental management plan
Record loader operations and maintenance activities

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