Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
FWPCOT2239 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Trim and cut felled trees
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
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Unit of Competency | FWPCOT2239 - Trim and cut felled trees |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the outcomes required to trim and cut felled trees with a chainsaw and to complete operator maintenance. It applies to situations where the production of timber is not the primary focus of the activity. The unit applies to forestry worker, chainsaw operator, forest harvester, harvesting technician, aboriculture worker.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: chainsaws chainsaw fuel and oil containers support tools (hammer, wedges, logging tape, cant hook or breaking bar) maintenance tools and equipment for chainsaws personal protective equipment suitable for cutting trees and maintaining chainsaws manufacturers’ instructions for use and maintenance of equipment work order with specific instructions for tree cutting activities template reports for recording tree cutting outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements organisational procedures for tree trimming and cutting activities. 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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Competency Field |
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 trimming and cutting |
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Element: Visually assess felled trees |
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Element: Plan cutting |
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Element: Use chainsaw to trim and cut trees |
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Element: Complete equipment maintenance |
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