Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
FWPCOT2236 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Fall trees manually (basic)
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
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Unit of Competency | FWPCOT2236 - Fall trees manually (basic) |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to assess and manually fall small trees with a low level of complexity and to complete operator maintenance.Basic trees typical to the scope of this unit may include the following characteristics:lean and distribution of the crown weight does not create a complex situation to assess or fellsmall dimensions relative to local forest size distributionno excessive leanno visible damage or defectspecies that are not prone to free splitting and adverse reactions during fellingsingle stem or non-complex multi-stemsdiameter of tree is less than chainsaw bar lengthgrown on terrain and slope that does not add significant complexity to the operationThe unit applies to those in a forest, agricultural, local council, emergencies services and other government agency environment. With the exception of minor forest produce, it is not relevant to commercial harvesting operations.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. The following resources must be made available: workplace location or simulated workplace of a forest environment that contains small trees with a low level of falling complexity PPE and clothing including: safety helmet safety gloves protective footwear eye protection hearing protection high visibility clothing leg protection (trousers or chaps) materials and equipment including; warning signs chainsaw and components first aid equipment maintenance tools and equipment support tools manufacturers’ instructions for use and maintenance of equipment radio or communication device fire fighting equipment (if prescribed) specifications and work instructions, including information and instructions relevant to tree-felling operations, including processing location details and trees to be felled and retained policy and procedures for work health and safety (WHS) risk assessment plan general and specific environmental requirements relevant state or territory logging code of practice emergency and evacuation procedures fire protocols relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information 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. |
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Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for felling |
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Element: Assess tree and plan felling |
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Element: Apply tree felling techniques |
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Element: Maintain equipment |
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