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 tree jacking | 1.1 Review work plan and check where required with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Identify type and quantity of trees to be tree jacked and assess activities for safety and environmental protection practices. 1.3 Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 1.4 Plan tree jacking activities in line with workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures and work plan. |
2. Assess and plan tree jacking | 2.1 Assess environmental conditions and use outcomes to plan felling of each tree. 2.2 Monitor location and movement of other personnel and modify work to ensure safety. 2.3 Assess tree, location and stability for conditions likely to affect safety of tree jacking activities. 2.4 Visually assess tree for defects, grade and recovery status. 2.5 Select escape route, clear route and growth around tree manually or mechanically. 2.6 Assess fall direction and allowable degree of error, considering hang ups, damage, extraction constraints and available open space. 2.7 Plan cutting sequence to control direction of fall and minimise damage to tree and surrounding environment; communicate to others. 2.8 Mark trees too dangerous to fell safely and refer to appropriate personnel. |
3. Tree jack trees | 3.1 Complete equipment pre start-up checks. 3.2 Remove and clear leaders in line with tree jacking work plan. 3.3 Diagnose unexpected characteristics of tree and review plan. 3.4 Make jacking slots to provide for placement of tree jacks in line with planned falling direction. 3.5 Adjust cutting technique and use tree jacks to control movement and direction of tree being felled. 3.6 Complete felling and use planned safe exit route in line with safety procedures. 3.7 Monitor ground movement of tree; assess and clear trees that hang up. 3.8 Record and report tree jacking process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. |
4. Complete operator maintenance | 4.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment. 4.2 Check chain for bluntness or damage. 4.3 Remove, sharpen, adjust and replace chain and other components in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 4.4 Assess and adjust chainsaw set-up to suit cutting conditions. 4.5 Maintain operational condition of chainsaw to meet standards prior to use. 4.6 Check and service tree jacks. |
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:
follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to tree jacking
apply tree jacking techniques in line with the work order and within prescribed organisational tolerances
conduct operator maintenance on a chainsaw.
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
key features of these varying environmental conditions and effects on tree felling:
general forest lean
ground growth
ground hazards and obstacles
ground slope
gullies
presence and density of seed and habitat trees
water courses
wet and adverse weather conditions
wind speed and direction
environmental protection practices including:
safe disposal of waste material
cleaning of plant, tools and equipment
typical tree defects and how these affect tree jacking and felling:
stability
insect defects
knots
resin pockets
shakes
techniques used in the tree jacking process:
tree jacking
chainsaw cutting sequences and techniques used to control direction of fall
clearing trees that hang up
communication methods used for tree jacking activities:
verbal
hand signals
eye contact with other operators
use of electronic communication devices
typical industry chain of command for communication of information and instruction
types of tree jacking tools and equipment; their purpose, features, operation and basic non-specialist repair and maintenance:
tree jacks
chainsaws
maintenance tools and equipment
personal protection equipment
organisational procedures specific to tree jacking activities:
workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on pre-start up checks and equipment lock out for safe use of chainsaws
use and maintenance of equipment
communication reporting line during tree jacking process
recording and reporting tree jacking process and equipment faults.
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.