List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Prepare for mobile chipping or mulching. | 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 1.3 Identify type and quantity of timber refuse to be chipped or mulched. 1.4 Plan chipping or mulching activities in line with work order. |
2. Chip or mulch timber refuse | 2.1 Reject timber refuse assessed as unsuitable for chipping or mulching and dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices. 2.2 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection requirements. 2.3 Position, secure and set up chipping and mulching unit in line with manufacturer's specifications and required size. 2.4 Direct timber refuse into chipper or mulcher at rate applicable to machine capacity. 2.5 Chip timber refuse to chip sizes specified in work order. 2.6 Respond to critical situations requiring emergency shutdown to prevent personal injury or damage to machine or product. |
3. Complete operator maintenance. | 3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment. 3.2 Check cutters for wear and damage at appropriate or recommended intervals. 3.3 Remove, replace and dispose of cutters in line with manufacturer’s recommendations, s ite procedures and environmental protection practices. 3.4 Complete operator maintenance tasks in line with manufacturer’s recommendations and site procedures. 3.5 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:
complete chipping and mulching jobs in line with individual work orders which prescribe different quantities of timber refuse and different chip sizes
complete operator maintenance, including fuelling, safety checks, cleaning, lubricating, operational adjustments, cutter inspection, removal, disposal and replacement to manufacturer recommendations and site procedures.
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
environmental protection practices for forest and forest farm settings:
reducing water and energy use
cleaning plant, tools and equipment
disposing of, recycling and reusing timber
types of timber refuse suitable and unsuitable for chipping and mulching
purpose, features and operation of mobile chipping and mulching units
capacity of chippers and mulchers to cope with differing sizes and diameters of branch
feed rates at which waste is fed into chippers and mulchers to optimise output without damaging or blocking machinery
methods for checking cutting blade condition
operator maintenance procedures including for fuelling, safety checks, cleaning, lubricating, operational adjustments, cutter inspection, removal, disposal and replacement
common hazards associated with chipping and mulching operations and methods to minimise associated risks
organisational procedures specific to chipping and mulching timber refuse:
workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment
communication reporting lines
recording and reporting production outcomes and equipment faults.
The following resources must be made available:
mobile chipping and mulching units feeding into a truck or other form of transportation:
truck mounted
trailer mounted
tools and consumables for operator maintenance
tools and equipment for removing and replacing cutters
consumable cutters
personal protective equipment suitable for chipping and mulching timber refuse
timber refuse for processing
manufacturers’:
instructions for equipment use
recommendations for operator maintenance
work order with specific instructions for chipping or mulching timber refuse
template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
organisational procedures for chipping and mulching timber refuse.
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