Application
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in forest and forest products operations of all sizes. The unit applies to a forest environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a tradesperson level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the persons job and authority
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in forest and forest products operations of all sizes. The unit applies to a forest environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a tradesperson level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the persons job and authority
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Plan log movement | 1.1 | Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to shifting forestry logs using trucks are identified and complied with |
1.2 | Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel | ||
1.3 | Type of truck, ancillary equipment, accessories and configuration to be operated are checked for serviceability in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and statutory regulations | ||
1.4 | Logging sites and logs to be transported are identified from schedules, work orders and harvesting site personnel | ||
1.5 | Truck loads, transport routes, timing with harvesting personnel are planned and permits obtained to comply with statutory road regulations and road conditions | ||
1.6 | Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with OHS requirements | ||
2 | Load and unload truck | 2.1 | Access is identified and manoeuvring approach planned for loading and unloading sites |
2.2 | Condition of roads and tracks are monitored and unexpected ground, water, vegetation or other environmental conditions reported to appropriate personnel | ||
2.3 | Truck and trailer are positioned to maintain load safety and security while loading occurs | ||
2.4 | Logs are assessed for weight, diameter, length and grade | ||
2.5 | Log positioning equipment is placed and checked or reset for planned loading | ||
2.6 | Log loading is undertaken to ensure load build meets specifications, follows sequence and locations to minimise handling, stabilises the load and meets transport requirements | ||
2.7 | Logs are secured with sufficient securing devices to satisfy safety, job and regulatory requirements | ||
2.8 | Load is inspected after transport for log movement and logs only supported by binders or chains | ||
2.9 | Safe unloading sequence is assessed and provisions made to support logs which cannot be controlled when released | ||
2.10 | Binders and chains are released in correct sequence for truck, trailer and load configuration | ||
3 | Transport logs | 3.1 | Load is checked and trimmed to ensure safe transport with overhang warning devices fitted to comply with road regulations |
3.2 | Engine is started with instruments and gauges monitored to ensure equipment operation is safe according to manufacturer's specifications and safety rules | ||
3.3 | Truck is operated and driven to manufacturer's specifications and legislative requirements using primary and subsidiary controls as appropriate to conditions | ||
3.4 | Logs are transported following planned or modified route with consideration for road surfaces and conditions | ||
3.5 | Periodic load safety checks are conducted and load re-tensioned in accordance with statutory requirements and road conditions | ||
3.6 | Truck is monitored using gauges, warning devices and observation of performance to detect operating faults | ||
3.7 | Log shifting process and truck operations including faults are recorded and reported | ||
3.8 | Truck is parked to avoid site and equipment hazards, engine shutdown and truck secured in accordance with manufacturer's specifications |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit | |
Required skills include: | comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for shifting forestry logs using trucks use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment efficiently and safely shift forestry logs using trucks identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others accurately record and report workplace information, and maintain documentation |
Required knowledge and understanding includes: | applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative, regulatory or certification requirements and codes of practice relevant to shifting forestry logs using trucks organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for shifting forestry logs using trucks principles of cultural diversity and access and equity environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material established communication channels and protocols problem identification and resolution types of tools and equipment and procedures for their use, operation and maintenance applicable fall from heights regulations and compliance requirements log shifting equipment and techniques scheduling and routing procedures truck and equipment capabilities and capacities statutory road regulations log loading and unloading methods procedures for recording, reporting and maintaining workplace records and information appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement including calculating time to complete tasks |
KEYCOMPETENCIES The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered necessary for effective participation by an individual in the workplace Performance Level 1 - at this level, the candidate is required to undertake tasks effectively Performance Level 2 - at this level, the candidate is required to manage tasks Performance Level 3 - at this level, the candidate is required to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping task | ||
Key Competency | Example of Application | Performance Level |
How are ideas and information communicated? | By recording, reporting and maintaining workplace information and documentation | 1 |
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? | By reviewing schedules, work orders and confirming with relevant personnel logging sites and logs to be transported | 1 |
How are activities planned and organised? | By obtaining required permits | 2 |
How is team work used? | By establishing and maintaining communication with personnel at loading and unloading sites | 1 |
How are mathematical ideas and techniques used? | By assessing logs for weight, diameter and length | 2 |
How are problem solving skills applied? | By monitoring and reporting environmental conditions of roads and tracks | 2 |
How is the use of technology applied? | By monitoring truck gauges, warning devices and performance to identify operational faults | 1 |
Evidence Required
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Packag | |
Overview of assessment | A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently shift forestry logs using trucks according to organisational requirements |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Comply with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice, including OHS, environmental and organisational policies and procedures, relevant to shifting forestry logs using trucks Compliance with applicable licensing or certification requirements Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area Efficiently shift forestry logs using trucks to enterprise requirements Efficiently and accurately shift forestry logs using trucks for production and output activities Effectively coordinate personnel to follow procedures for shifting forestry logs using trucks |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements The following resources should be made available: workplace location or simulated workplace materials and equipment relevant to shifting forestry logs using trucks specifications and work instructions |
Method of assessment | Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI05 Training Package Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the essential underpinning knowledge Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate |
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role |
Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below | |
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include: | the use of personal protective equipment and clothing safety equipment first aid equipment fire fighting equipment hazard and risk control elimination of hazardous materials and substances safe forest practices manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying fall from heights regulations |
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include: | award and enterprise agreements industrial relations Australian Standards confidentiality and privacy OHS the environment equal opportunity anti-discrimination relevant industry codes of practice duty of care heritage and traditional land owner issues |
Organisational requirements | may include legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines) |
Work order | is to include instructions for equipment allocation and usage, location and intended activity to designated personnel |
Appropriate personnel | may include supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers |
Truck | may include rigid or articulated log trucks, including semi-trailers, jinkers, quad-dogs, B doubles and two-bay skeletal trucks |
Ancillary equipment | may include safety fittings, headache boards and cab guards |
Accessories | may include tools, records, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, binders, chains and personal protective equipment |
Configuration | is to include a truck and trailer combination |
Logs | are to include assessment of diameter range, curvature, faults and length |
Communication | may include schedules, verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and cooperative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language |
Environmental conditions | may include ground growth, canopy, general forest lean, fallen trees, ground slope, soil and water protection, ground hazards and obstacles |
Log positioning equipment | may include bolsters, slippers, stanchions and chocks |
Load build | is to include positioning of logs on truck so as to avoid uneven weight distribution, instability or uncontrolled collapse of the load during loading or unloading, requirements for trailer rigidity, turning clearance, overhang, projection above stanchions, crowning, weight distribution on truck and trailer axles, contact with bolsters, stanchions and other logs |
Securing devices | are to include chains, binders and other tensioning devices |
Trimming | is to include preparing the truck and load for safe transport |
Primary and subsidiary controls | primary controls may include power, brakes, steering, speed, position, load reaction and gear selection subsidiary controls may include differential lock, centre tyre inflation (CTI) and power dividers |
Re-tensioning | is to include re-tightening of the chains, binders and other tensioning devices |
Records and reports | may include scheduling and coordination outcomes, log movement, despatch outcomes, storage locations, quality outcomes, hazards, incidents or equipment malfunctions may be manual, using a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor