This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a single grip harvester for log production and use optimised production processes in a commercial forest harvesting environment. The main job functions are to fell trees, delimb, cut stems to optimum value and segregate log products. Activities are to be conducted safely and to ensure optimal value recovery and extraction of logs.
The unit applies to individuals who work as single grip harvester operators in small or larger harvesting crews. Operators generally work under broad direction to complete routine activities related to harvesting operations and take responsibility for their work.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Review production plan, confirm its targets for felling and processing and assess wood flow requirements to ensure efficient machine operation and overall productivity
Confirm, identify and report health, safety, environmental and heritage risks of operation in line with standard operating procedures and site safety and environmental management plans
Apply risk control measures in line with standard operating procedures, site operational plan, legislative requirements and industry standards to eliminate or minimise risks
Identify emergency plan procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
Use production plan to identify entry points to the coupe, access to tree, extraction routes and directions to landings to facilitate an efficient process and minimise interference with other forestry operations
Check work area to ensure there is appropriate space to safely manoeuvre both the machine and stems, stockpile processed logs and store or dispose of stem waste and tops according to production plan
Assess terrain characteristics to establish machine stability
Identify cutting sequence and felling directions to minimise damage to the trees and the surrounding environment in line with the production plan
Use log cutting instructions and/or production plan to determine the product types and quality parameters to be produced
Carry out pre-operational checks on machine in line with workplace procedures or manufacturers' recommendations to ensure optimal production performance and operational effectiveness
Use industry-accepted warning signs, vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems and procedures to maintain communication and workplace safety during operation
Assess individual trees to determine the best machine position, fall direction, hazards, placement of cuts and grade quality
Drive and position the machine and harvester head in response to tree characteristics and terrain conditions to ensure stability
Use appropriate methods to reset the harvesting head length counter to prevent loss of log volume or value
Assess tree species, size and quality characteristics in line with log cutting instructions and/or production plan requirements and use cabin controls to clamp, cut and produce logs with optimal length, quality and diameter
Adjust clamping, cutting and processing techniques in response to unexpected characteristics, movement or condition of tree to minimise log and log surface damage in line with the production plan requirements
Move machine over pre-arranged routes to minimise environmental impact
Visually assess logs for size, species and quality characteristics during stacking at the pre-bunching site to ensure they are placed in the appropriate stack for transport and further processing and in line with the production plan requirements
Mark and report logs that cannot be clearly and safely assessed in line with the production plan requirements
Position and construct log stacks to avoid log damage, provide stability, restrict height for efficient extraction and allow space for the conduct of other operations in line with worksite layout and the production plan requirements
Maintain stack separation and identification to ensure products are presented for an optimum transport and logistics cycle time and are in line with industry standards and production plan requirements
Park, shut-down, de-energise and isolate single grip harvester in line with workplace procedures or manufacturers' recommendations
Adjust feed roller pressures and delimbing knife settings to minimise roller stud and delimbing damage
Clean, check and carry out routine maintenance tasks on single grip harvester to maintain optimum performance
Identify and report machine faults, malfunctions or problems in line with workplace procedures or manufacturers' recommendations
Clean work area and dispose of or recycle waste materials in line with site environmental management plan
Record single grip harvester operations and maintenance activities
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