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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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Tree jacked | is the process of felling trees 180o away from their natural lean using purpose built tree jacks, held in position by boring holes into the solid wood of the tree and securing the jacks to these |
OHS requirements: | are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:personal protective equipment and clothingsafety equipmentfirst aid equipmentfire fighting equipmenthazard and risk controlfatigue managementelimination of hazardous materials and substancessafe forest practices including required actions relating to forest firemanual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying |
Environmental requirements may include: | legislationorganisational policies and proceduresworkplace practices |
Legislative requirements: | are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:award and enterprise agreementsindustrial relationsAustralian Standardsconfidentiality and privacyOHSthe environmentequal opportunityanti-discriminationrelevant industry codes of practiceduty of care |
Organisational requirements may include: | legal organisational and site guidelinespolicies and procedures relating to own role and responsibilityquality assuranceprocedural manualsquality and continuous improvement processes and standardsOHS, emergency and evacuation proceduresethical standardsrecording and reporting requirementsequipment use and maintenance and storage requirementsenvironmental management requirements (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines) |
Work plan is to include: | instructions for tree jacking for the work site and may include:typesizelengthquantitygradeinstructions for the environmental monitoring of work and proceduresenvironmental care requirements relevant to the work |
Appropriate personnel may include: | supervisorsoffsider/jack operatorsuppliersclientscolleaguesmanagers |
Trees | are those in positions where conventional cutting techniques will not facilitate desired fall direction |
Environmental protection measures may include: | ground growthcanopygeneral forest leanwind speed and directionfallen treesdensity of treesground slopesoil and water protectionground hazardsobstaclescontingencies for modifying operations during wet or other adverse weather conditions |
Equipment may include: | tree jackschainsawsspecific safety attiremaintenance tools and equipmentand is to include: procedures for chainsaw lock-out such as protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine |
Communication may include: | verbal and non-verbal languagehand or other agreed signalseye contact with other operators or personnelactive listeningquestioning to clarify and confirm understandinguse of electronic communication devices |
Environmental conditions may include: | ground growthground slopegullieswater coursesseed treeshabitat treesground hazardsobstacles |
Stability | is the physical stability of the tree in-situ, that it is safe to fell and not likely to contain defect |
Defects may include: | shakesinsect defectsknotsresin pockets |
Grade | is evaluation of the tree for defects, quality and size of log return |
Fall direction | is 180o away from natural lean |
Hang ups | are trees which become entangled or snagged with other objects, usually other standing trees and do not fall completely to the ground |
Extraction | is the method of removing the log from the work site with mechanical equipment and cables, considering site conditions and specific log location |
Cutting sequence | is the best direction or angle for making cuts to facilitate achieving the fall direction |
Pre start-up checks | are conducted to ensure:equipment has been set-up correctlythe systems are performing accurately and operating to optimum performance |
Leaders | are new tree growth from the base or near the base of the tree |
Records and reports may relate to: | tree type, size, length, diameter, inspection, grading and labelling outcomes, storage locations, quality outcomes, hazards, incidents or equipment malfunctionsand may be:manualusing a computer-based system or other appropriate organisational communication system |
Chain | is the fast moving component surrounding the chainsaw blade containing many linked teeth |