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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for splitting.
   • Review and check work order with appropriate personnel.
   • Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
   • Identify hazards and assess and control risk in the work area, in line with workplace requirements.
   • Select and inspect equipment for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
   • Identify type and quantity of timber blocks to be split.
   • Position, secure and adjust hydraulic splitter in line with site procedures.
2. Split timber and record data.
   • Select and test vertical or horizontal splitting operations.
   • Ensure splitter is kept clear of timber shards and debris.
   • Position and secure timber blocks pre-cut to fit within the hydraulic splitter.
   • Split timber into sizes which suit standard fireplaces, in line with safe work procedure.
   • Stack or load split timber for transportation.
   • Set aside split timber that does not meet size requirements for recycling or re-use in line with site procedures.
   • Record and report splitting process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel, in line with site procedures.
3. Perform operator maintenance.
   • Perform equipment lock-out procedure in line with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and site procedures.
   • Check splitter for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures.
   • Remove, maintain, adjust or replace components, in line with manufacturer recommendations.

Range Statement

Not Applicable

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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:

set up and adjust a mobile hydraulic splitter for splitting operations in line with work order requirements, manufacturer recommendations and site procedures

split timber using a mobile hydraulic splitter in line with safe work procedures

dispose of discarded timber following site procedures for recycling or re-use

record and report timber splitting process and equipment faults according to site procedures

perform operator maintenance on a hydraulic splitter, including lockout procedure

respond to a forest fire emergency according to site requirements

identify hazards and assess and control risk in the work area according to workplace requirements:

preparation for emergency (forest fire, accident)

fatigue

adverse weather conditions.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

procedures for emergency response to forest fire

safe work procedures for conducting mobile splitting operations

environmental protection requirements including re-use, recycling or safe disposal of waste material

procedures for hazard identification and risk assessment and control in the work area, involving hazards and risks in mobile splitting operations

procedures for recording and reporting timber splitting process and equipment faults

operator maintenance on mobile hydraulic splitter and lockout procedures.

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