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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan log movement
  2. Load and unload truck
  3. Transport logs

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills include

comply with legislation regulations standards codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for shifting forestry logs using trucks

use and maintain relevant tools machinery and equipment

efficiently and safely shift forestry logs using trucks

identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

accurately record and report workplace information and maintain documentation

Required knowledge and understanding includes

applicable Commonwealth State or Territory legislative regulatory or certification requirements and codes of practice relevant to shifting forestry logs using trucks

organisational and site standards requirements policies and procedures for shifting forestry logs using trucks

principles of cultural diversity and access and equity

environmental protection requirements including the safe disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

types of tools and equipment and procedures for their use operation and maintenance

applicable fall from heights regulations and compliance requirements

log shifting equipment and techniques

scheduling and routing procedures

truck and equipment capabilities and capacities

statutory road regulations

log loading and unloading methods

procedures for recording reporting and maintaining workplace records and information

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement including calculating time to complete tasks

KEYCOMPETENCIES

The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered necessary for effective participation by an individual in the workplace Performance Level at this level the candidate is required to undertake tasks effectively Performance Level at this level the candidate is required to manage tasks Performance Level at this level the candidate is required to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping task

Key Competency

Example of Application

Performance Level

How are ideas and information communicated

By recording reporting and maintaining workplace information and documentation

How can information be collected analysed and organised

By reviewing schedules work orders and confirming with relevant personnel logging sites and logs to be transported

How are activities planned and organised

By obtaining required permits

How is team work used

By establishing and maintaining communication with personnel at loading and unloading sites

How are mathematical ideas and techniques used

By assessing logs for weight diameter and length

How are problem solving skills applied

By monitoring and reporting environmental conditions of roads and tracks

How is the use of technology applied

By monitoring truck gauges warning devices and performance to identify operational faults

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Packag

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently shift forestry logs using trucks according to organisational requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Comply with applicable Commonwealth State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice including OHS environmental and organisational policies and procedures relevant to shifting forestry logs using trucks

Compliance with applicable licensing or certification requirements

Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

Efficiently shift forestry logs using trucks to enterprise requirements

Efficiently and accurately shift forestry logs using trucks for production and output activities

Effectively coordinate personnel to follow procedures for shifting forestry logs using trucks

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 essential underpinning knowledge other than confirmatory questions will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to shifting forestry logs using trucks

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI Training Package

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI05 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 underpinning knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the essential underpinning knowledge

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated 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


Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include:

the use of personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

fall from heights regulations

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements 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, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Work order

is to include instructions for equipment allocation and usage, location and intended activity to designated personnel

Appropriate personnel

may include supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers

Truck

may include rigid or articulated log trucks, including semi-trailers, jinkers, quad-dogs, B doubles and two-bay skeletal trucks

Ancillary equipment

may include safety fittings, headache boards and cab guards

Accessories

may include tools, records, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, binders, chains and personal protective equipment

Configuration

is to include a truck and trailer combination

Logs

are to include assessment of diameter range, curvature, faults and length

Communication

may include schedules, verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and cooperative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language

Environmental conditions

may include ground growth, canopy, general forest lean, fallen trees, ground slope, soil and water protection, ground hazards and obstacles

Log positioning equipment

may include bolsters, slippers, stanchions and chocks

Load build

is to include positioning of logs on truck so as to avoid uneven weight distribution, instability or uncontrolled collapse of the load during loading or unloading, requirements for trailer rigidity, turning clearance, overhang, projection above stanchions, crowning, weight distribution on truck and trailer axles, contact with bolsters, stanchions and other logs

Securing devices

are to include chains, binders and other tensioning devices

Trimming

is to include preparing the truck and load for safe transport

Primary and subsidiary controls

primary controls may include power, brakes, steering, speed, position, load reaction and gear selection

subsidiary controls may include differential lock, centre tyre inflation (CTI) and power dividers

Re-tensioning

is to include re-tightening of the chains, binders and other tensioning devices

Records and reports

may include scheduling and coordination outcomes, log movement, despatch outcomes, storage locations, quality outcomes, hazards, incidents or equipment malfunctions

may be manual, using a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system