- AHCARB205A - Operate and maintain chainsaws
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCARB205A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and maintain chainsaws
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | AHCARB205A - Operate and maintain chainsaws |
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| Description | This unit covers the process of maintaining, preparing and operating hand-held chainsaws in a work environment and defines the standard required to: select, use, maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment; carry out routine checks and maintenance on chainsaw; apply appropriate chainsaw technique and cutting methods according to manufacturer's specifications and documented low risk work procedures; assess and minimise environmental impacts of chainsaw use; maintain records of chainsaw training and certification, risk assessment and use. | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques. | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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| Element: Recognise and apply workplace safety procedures |
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| Element: Check and maintain chainsaw |
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| Element: Operate chainsaw |
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| Element: Complete and check chainsaw operation |
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Evidence Required
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following: select, use, maintain and store suitable personal protective equipment carry out routine checks and maintenance on chainsaw apply appropriate chainsaw technique and cutting methods according to manufacturer's specifications and documented low risk work procedures assess and minimise environmental impacts of chainsaw use maintain records of chainsaw training and certification, risk assessment and use. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
identify hazards and implement safe operating procedures safely cross-cut fallen timber using compression and tension cuts with a hand held chainsaw maximise volume and quality of recovery demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices obtain relevant licenses and permits read and interpret manufacturer's specifications, work and maintenance plans, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). effectively communicate information, interpret and apply task instructions, and maintain records and reports estimate and measure dimensions, and calculate volumes recognise caution or hazard signs and symbols interpret tasks or information from labels, manuals or written instructions record information accurately or verbally report information use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities. |
Required knowledge |
relevant State/Territory legislation and regulations with regard to the operation of chainsaws OHS legislative requirements and Codes of Practice hazards and risks when using chainsaws operating principles and operating methods various types of chainsaws and respective functions effects of timber defects on recovery environment Codes of Practice with regard to chainsaw operation. |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. | |
Chainsaws may include: | all types and models of hand-held chainsaws in a work environment. |
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures relevant to the maintenance and operation of chainsaws are recognised and applied. | |||
| OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented. | |||
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and used. | |||
| Relevant licensing and legislative requirements with regard to the operation of chainsaws are recognised, accessed and applied. | |||
| Tools and materials required for maintenance procedures are selected, checked and confirmed against maintenance plan. | |||
| Routine checks and maintenance procedures are conducted prior to operation and according to manufacturer's specifications and maintenance plan. | |||
| Chainsaw faults or malfunctions are identified, tagged and reported for repair according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. | |||
| Completed chainsaw maintenance procedures are detailed and recorded. | |||
| Sawing materials are identified and positioned for operation according to documented low risk work procedures. | |||
| Cutting methods are determined appropriate to type of material and risk controls implemented. | |||
| Chainsaw is operated according to manufacturer's specifications and operator's manual. | |||
| Effective worksite communication is maintained to ensure efficient workflow and address immediate problems. | |||
| Environmental implications associated with chainsaw operation are identified, assessed and controlled according to documented requirements. | |||
| Chainsaw damage, malfunctions or irregular performance are recorded and reported according to enterprise requirements. | |||
| Chainsaw is cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. | |||
| Relevant reports are maintained to industry standards according to enterprise requirements. |
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
AHCARB205A - Operate and maintain chainsaws
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