Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
FWPHAR4201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply tree jacking techniques
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | FWPHAR4201 - Apply tree jacking techniques |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to use tree jacking techniques in the process of felling trees 180o away from their natural direction of fall using purpose built tree jacks. Techniques are used in a forest or farm forest setting.The unit applies to job roles including Harvesting Supervisor, Harvesting Team Leader, Arboriculture Supervisor, Farm Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Operations Supervisor, Propagation and Stand Health Supervisor and Tree Farm Supervisor.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. The following resources must be made available: tree jacks chainsaws maintenance tools and equipment for chainsaws and tree jacks personal protective equipment suitable for tree jacking activities and chainsaw maintenance manufacturers’ instructions for use and maintenance of equipment work plan for tree jacking activities with specific instructions for the work site relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information template reports for recording tree jacking process and equipment faults organisational and site procedures for tree jacking 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 tree jacking |
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Element: Assess and plan tree jacking |
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Element: Tree jack trees |
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Element: Complete operator maintenance |
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