The unit involves conducting loader operations in a forest environment
The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority
This unit describes the outcomes required to conduct loader operations including planning and preparation for work, conducting operational checks, the safe and effective operation of the loader for a range of mandatory tasks, the use of attachments and operator maintenance activities
Compliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictions
This unit replaces FPIHAR3205B Conduct loader operations
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Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills
Evidence Required
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently conduct loader operations in line with organisational requirements
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
following applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to conducting loader operations
following organisational policies and procedures relevant to conducting loader operations
communicating effectively and working safely with others in the work area
conducting loader operations in line with site requirements
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 required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 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 required knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required 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
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit
Required skills
Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment and efficiently and safely operate a loader
Communication skills and interpersonal techniques sufficient to interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace
Literacy skills sufficient to accurately record and report workplace information, and maintain documentation
Numeracy skills sufficient to estimate, measure and calculate time required to complete a task
Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures
Required knowledge
Applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for conducting loader operations
Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment
Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for conducting loader operations
Loader operating techniques
Loader capabilities and attachments
Established communication channels and protocols
Problem identification and resolution strategies and common fault finding techniques
Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use and maintenance including equipment safety requirements
Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks
Procedures for recording and reporting workplace records and information
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Loader
is a self-propelled, tracked, wheeled, stationary or purpose designed machine
can load or excavate through forward motion of the machine
can lift, transport and discharge material
OHS requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
fire fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
fatigue management
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire
manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying
Environmental requirements may include:
legislation
organisational policies and procedures
workplace practices
Legislative requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and 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 procedures
ethical standards
recording and reporting requirements
equipment use and maintenance and storage requirements
environmental management requirements (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Environmental protection measures
may include action to limit the impact to:
ground growth and canopy
soil and water
may include action to limit the impact of:
general forest lean
wind speed and direction
fallen trees
density of trees
ground slope
ground hazards
obstacles
Work order is to include:
instructions for the operation of a loader and its respective tasks
and may include:
instructions for the environmental monitoring of work and procedures
environmental care requirements relevant to the work
Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisors
suppliers
clients
colleagues
managers
Equipment is to include:
loaders
relevant maintenance equipment
procedures for equipment lock-out such as protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine
Environmental and heritage concerns may include:
dust
noise
water
flora and fauna
heritage legislation
culturally sensitive sites and artefacts
plantations
native forest
Communication may include:
verbal and non-verbal language
hand or other agreed signals
eye contact with other operators or personnel
active listening
questioning to clarify and confirm understanding
use of electronic communication devices
Pre start-up checks
are conducted to ensure:
equipment has been set-up correctly
plant is operating to optimum performance
Hazards may include:
uneven/unstable terrain
trees
fires
overhead and underground services
bridges
buildings
excavations
traffic
embankment
cuttings
structures and hazardous materials
Emergency plan may include:
notification of authorities
evacuation procedures
isolation procedures
equipment shut-down procedures
clean up
first aid
use of personal protective equipment and clothing
guarding
access and exit
Weight of load
is that prescribed by the manufacturer as not exceeding the allowable capacity of the loader
Lifting gear may include:
slings
cables
grabs
Stability
is to ensure the loader is positioned and operates so as not to topple over during operations
Visual assessment of logs includes identifying and determining:
species
diameter
length
grade
landing layout
stock rotation requirements
Estimation
of timber weight is used to determine lifting requirements and compliance to load plate
Lifting
may be conducted on a trial basis when an issue with load size or stability or other unacceptable operational situation is determined
Tasks may include:
tree removal
stripping
spreading materials
stockpiling
loading and unloading of trucks
loading mill decks
segregating and splitting of logs
bulk excavation
towing equipment
working in tandem
winching
boxing
Records and reports may include:
end of shift documentation
work log
and may be:
manual
using a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
Yes
No
Comments/feedback
Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting loader operations are identified and followed
Site environmental protection measures are adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations
Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel
Type and quantity of material to be moved with a loader is assessed and prepared
Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations
Loader operations are planned in line with site procedures and environmental and heritage concerns
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
All work is conducted in line with work order, environmental and OHS requirements
Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site requirements
Loader controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, brakes and manoeuvrability are checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported
Site hazards associated with loader operations are detected and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk
Operating techniques for the loader are applied to achieve optimum efficiency in line with manufacturer's design specifications
Loader is operated to work instructions in line with company operating procedures
Emergency plan procedures are followed in line with OHS, environmental, legal and site requirements
Communication practices associated with transportation and lifting of materials are conducted in line with site procedures and continued between parties
Weight of load is established in line with site procedures
Lifting gear is selected, attached and used in line with safe working load requirements and OHS legislation
Machinery is positioned ensuring stability and located to effectively shift materials in line with job specifications
Load is shifted safely and effectively in line with industry safety standards and manufacturer's' specifications
Load is moved in line with conventional hand and audible signals that meet OHS legislation and/or work site procedures
Planned landing layout and log handling procedures are identified from work order
Location of stacks provides space for other landing operations and access to all appropriate site equipment
Log stacks are positioned and maintained in accordance with planned layout to provide for anticipated stock levels, stock rotation requirements, size, segregation of lengths, species and grades
Stacks are constructed to provide stability and minimise problems from slippage and falling of logs
Logs delivered to landing are visually assessed
Logs are directed or moved to appropriate location for further processing or stacking consistent with species, diameter, length, grade, landing layout and stock rotation requirements
Logs are identified and records maintained in accordance with standard site procedures
Work is planned to minimise equipment and log movement and to load/unload logs safely in accordance with regulations and site operating plans and procedures
Loader is positioned to enable access to the logs to be loaded/unloaded within load reach and movement limits
Weight of logs is estimated to determine lifting requirement and compliance to load plate
Logs are segregated or selected by size and grade in accordance with work requirements and logs suitable for base and side of load are selected, transferred and placed
Individual logs are separated and rolled/lifted using all relevant movements in accordance with normal equipment operating procedures
Logs are bunched using lifting gear to optimise loaded movements
Trial lift is carried out when warranted by load size or stability and load is lowered for corrective action to be taken where unacceptable operational situation is revealed
Loads are lifted, turned and placed using all relevant equipment movements in accordance with standards and regulations to achieve optimum load shape
Logs which do not meet requirements for size or grade - within the scope of operator's knowledge - are rejected or referred to others for regrading
Logs are supported or compressed to enable placement of slipper or chocks where necessary
Placement of logs meets all requirements for positioning, ensuring stability of load and stack is maintained at all times
Loader is safely parked, shut-down and prepared for maintenance in line with manufacturer's manual and organisational requirements
Inspection and fault finding processes are conducted in line with manufacturer's recommendations and organisational requirements
Defective parts are removed and replaced safely and effectively in line with manufacturer's manual and organisational requirements
Regular programmed maintenance tasks are carried out in line with manufacturer's and organisational requirements
Work area is cleared and waste materials are disposed of or recycled in line with site environmental management plan
Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in line with manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices
Loader operational records and reports are completed accurately and processed in line with site procedures
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