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 relating to advanced tree falling operations

use and maintain relevant tools machinery and equipment including chainsaws

identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques and methods with colleagues and others

accurately record and report workplace information and maintain documentation

use hand signals with other operators to maintain effective and safe tree falling

recognise own limitations in assessing conditions and trees for falling

contribute to a tree assessment and plan and fall trees within the range of variables for trees and conditions including techniques for control of falling direction consistent with this range

recognise common diseases pests and nutrition deficiencies

calculate slopes and weights in the metric system

Required knowledge and understanding includes

applicable Commonwealth State or Territory licensing legislative regulatory or certification requirements and codes of practice relevant to advanced tree falling operations

organisational and site standards requirements policies and procedures relating to advanced tree falling operations

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 safe use operation and maintenance

identification and evaluation of structural defects in trees

types and purposes of a range of cuts to fall trees

hazards of operating a chainsaw and falling trees

operational principles and limitations of a chainsaw

procedures for the recording reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

KEY COMPETENCIES

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

The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered necessary for effective participation by an individual in the workplace
Performance Level 1 - at this level, the candidate is required to undertake tasks effectively
Performance Level 2 - at this level, the candidate is required to manage tasks
Performance Level 3 - at this level, the candidate is required to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks

Key Competency

Example of Application

Performance Level

How are ideas and information communicated

By communicating in simple language to confirm work requirements convey information to colleagues and report outcomes relating to falling trees

How can information be collected analysed and organised

By collecting organising and understanding information required to plan and undertake tree falling

How are activities planned and organised

By organising and conducting tree falling activities in the correct sequence to complete within the designated timeframes

How is team work used

By using effective communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others to maximise confidence satisfaction and productivity during tree falling operations

How are mathematical ideas and techniques used

By calculating slopes wind speed and direction time to complete tasks

How are problem solving skills applied

By establishing safe and effective tree falling procedures and processes which anticipate likely problems to avoid wastage and downtime

How is the use of technology applied

By accessing and locating applicable legislative regulatory and environmental guidelines relevant to tree falling operations

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

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

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently assess plan and conduct advanced tree falling operations in accordance with environmental and 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 advanced tree falling operations

Comply with applicable licensing or certification requirements

Communicate effectively and work safely with others including maintaining an awareness of other personnel activity in the work area

Contribute to a tree assessment plan and undertake advanced tree falling within the range of variables for trees and conditions

Visually assess trees and determine falling characteristics

Determine and plan falling sequence for individual trees

Select and maintain appropriate tools and equipment and recognise faults problems or malfunctions

Safely operate and maintain a chainsaw

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 advanced tree falling operations

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

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

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include:

Organisational requirements

Falling

Trees

Environmental protection measures

Work plan

Tools and equipment

Maintenance

Communication

Environmental conditions

Limitations

Assistance

Visual assessment

Escape route