This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to apply machine operation skills to the specific circumstances of fire operations. It includes fire control line construction, pushing trees, clearing vehicle turnarounds and passing bays, constructing helipads at a wildfire on forested land and completing rehabilitation activities. Work at this level will be carried out under direction with limited supervision.

The unit applies to personnel who will be directed to push trees using machinery to support fire operations.

The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
machine must include one or more of the following	bulldozer excavator faller buncher front end loader harvester and must be fitted with Falling Object Protection Systems (FOPS) Roll Over Protection Systems (ROPS)

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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
Obtain briefing and confirm work to be undertaken
Hazardous tree marking system is interpreted and actioned for each tree
Tree is assessed for suitability for pushing with machinery
Topographical factors and vegetation are considered when planning to push tree using machinery
Environmental, cultural and heritage factors are considered in relation to area where trees will be pushed
Approval is sought and gained for tree to be pushed with machinery
Hazards and safe clearances are established around trees selected for pushing with machinery
Escape routes are identified, in accordance with organisational procedures
Support personnel are warned of tree to be pushed with machinery
Communication is maintained with ground crew during tree pushing operations
Ground is prepared for tree pushing with machinery
Direction of tree fall is determined
Tree is pushed with machinery applying safe tree pushing practices
Apply fireground emergency procedures
Machinery is set up and preparation checks are undertaken to ensure safe operation in forest environments that are free of soil and water borne disease and weeds prior to and after use
Obtain briefing and confirm work to be undertaken
Communication is maintained with ground crew during tree pushing operations
Trees and debris are cleared for safe access to safety zone escape routes and to allow for mop up work

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