Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FPICOT2204A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain chainsaws

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPICOT2204A - Maintain chainsaws
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Clean and check chainsaw components
  • Routine checks and maintenance procedures are conducted in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
  • Chainsaw and chainsaw body are cleaned, inspected and condition determined
  • Air filter and spark plug are removed, cleaned, checked and replaced or reinserted
  • Chain is checked for wear and condition, and sharpened, adjusted or replaced as required
  • Serviced chainsaw components are reassembled and checked for operational effectiveness
  • Records and reports are accurately completed, processed and maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Chainsaw faults, malfunctions or irregular operation are identified, tagged and reported for repair
  • Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement
  • Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and workplace procedures
  • Work area is cleared and waste materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with organisational environmental policies and procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, 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 carry out safely and efficiently a routine maintenance service and adjustment of chainsaws

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 maintaining chainsaws

• Conduct efficient routine maintenance and adjustment procedures of chainsaws

• Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials

• Identify and diagnose chainsaw faults, malfunctions or irregular operation

• Maintain effective communication with others in the workplace

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 off-site 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 maintaining chainsaws

• specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

• 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 project-related 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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 for maintaining chainsaws

• review and accurately identify work requirements

• use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment

• identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

• use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

• conduct and complete routine maintenance procedures

• read and interpret maintenance plans and specifications

• accurately locate, record and report information

Required knowledge and understanding includes:

• basic knowledge and understanding of applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for maintaining chainsaws

• organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for maintaining chainsaws

• established communication channels and protocols

• environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

• principles of cultural diversity and access and equity

• problem identification and resolution

• types of tools and equipment and procedures for their use, operation and maintenance

• types, functions, specifications and operational principles of chainsaws

• chainsaw routine maintenance procedures

• common fault finding techniques

• hazards and risks when maintaining chainsaws

• appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

• procedures for recording and reporting workplace records and information

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below

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

• the use of personal protective equipment and clothing

• safety equipment

• first aid equipment

• fire fighting equipment

• hazard and risk control

• elimination of hazardous materials and substances

• safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire

• manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

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

• award and enterprise agreements

• industrial relations

• Australian Standards

• confidentiality and privacy

• OHS

• the environment

• equal opportunity

• anti-discrimination

• relevant industry codes of practice

• duty of care

• and heritage and traditional land owner issues

Organisational requirements

• may include legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Chainsaws

• may be engine or electrically operated hand-held

Appropriate personnel

• may include supervisors, clients, colleagues, line management

Hazards

• may include exposure to loud noise and exhaust fumes, mechanical vibration, vibration injury, hazardous substances (fuel), cuts and hot surfaces

Routine checks and maintenance procedures

• may include pre-start checks, inspections of chainsaw body, checking or replacement of worn chain and/or sprocket, chain guards and chain sprockets, checks of air filters and spark plugs, checks and adjustments of chain tension, oil and fuel, replacement of worn or faulty parts, assessment of saw sharpness, cutter bar, starter cord inspection and replacement, basic cleaning, exhaust system for fire safety

Chain checks

• may include checks and adjustments to chain (loosening/removal of guards/bards to provide access to adjustment, adjustment of tension, replacement of guards/bars), replacement of worn chain/depth gauges (each tooth of chain is checked for condition, replacement of worn sprockets/chain), sharpening of chain (chain is sharpened using grinder or hand filing methods)

Records and reports

• may detail maintenance outcomes, faults, malfunctions and damage, hazards and incidents

• may be manual, using a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system

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
Routine checks and maintenance procedures are conducted in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations 
Chainsaw and chainsaw body are cleaned, inspected and condition determined 
Air filter and spark plug are removed, cleaned, checked and replaced or reinserted 
Chain is checked for wear and condition, and sharpened, adjusted or replaced as required 
Serviced chainsaw components are reassembled and checked for operational effectiveness 
Records and reports are accurately completed, processed and maintained in accordance with workplace procedures 
Chainsaw faults, malfunctions or irregular operation are identified, tagged and reported for repair 
Malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to tools and equipment are reported for repair or replacement 
Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and workplace procedures 
Work area is cleared and waste materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with organisational environmental policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FPICOT2204A - Maintain chainsaws
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Assessment Record Sheet

FPICOT2204A - Maintain chainsaws

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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