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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and follow legal and procedural requirements
   • Identify workplace health and safety, environmental and organisational requirements relevant to working effectively in the forest and forest products industry.
   • Check organisational requirements relating to work order.
   • Identify organisation’s quality standards.
2. Prioritise and complete daily work activities
   • Check own role and clarify responsibilities.
   • Identify, prioritise and complete work tasks within designated timeframes according to work order.
   • Review factors negatively affecting the achievement of work tasks and report to appropriate personnel.
   • Select equipment appropriate to work task requirements and use it according to manufacturer instructions.
   • Work consistently with organisational and legal requirements for diversity, access and equity, and equal employment opportunity.
3. Identify and access future learning opportunities
   • Actively seek feedback on performance to identify areas for improvement.
   • Undertake professional development in line with organisational procedures.
   • Seek support to assist and improve own performance to achieve personal and organisational goals and objectives.
   • Record and report information regarding learning and competency development in line with organisational requirements.

Performance Evidence

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:

complete required tasks that:

meet agreed timelines

follow organisational protocols

meet expected standards for performance

follow workplace health and safety procedures

follow organisational policies and procedures.

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Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

life cycle of forests and wood products

concept of sustainable forest management

role of forests, forestry and wood products in carbon capture and storage

workplace safety and emergency procedures including:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying and machine guarding

environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

organisational structure, reporting channels and procedures for recording workplace information

established communication channels and protocols

terms and conditions of employment

types of tools and equipment relevant to the work role, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the specific job role in forestry operations.

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