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

FPICOT2206A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPICOT2206A - Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw
Description This unit specifies the outcomes required to prepare and cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw. This unit includes chainsaw maintenance. Compliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictionsThis unit replaces FPIC2011A Cross cut materials with a hand-held sawThis unit specifies the outcomes required to prepare and cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw. This unit includes chainsaw maintenance. Compliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictionsThis unit replaces FPIC2011A Cross cut materials with a hand-held saw
Employability Skills Not applicable.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in forest and forest products operations of all sizes. The unit applies to a factory environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the persons job and authorityThis unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in forest and forest products operations of all sizes. The unit applies to a factory environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a production worker level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the persons job and authority
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Prepare for operation
  • Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to cross cutting materials with a hand-held chainsaw are identified and complied with
  • Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  • Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures
  • Chainsaw operations are identified for safe working conditions and planned in accordance with site procedures and environmental protection measures
  • Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with OHS requirements and site procedures
       
Element: Cross cut material
  • Work area is prepared, checked and cleared in accordance with OHS requirements and site procedures
  • Material is cut within site standard tolerances for length and angle relative to centre line in accordance with OHS requirements
  • Material is visually assessed for defects in accordance with site standards
  • Cutting techniques maximise volume and quality of recovery in accordance with work order and industry standard lengths
  • Chainsaw is operated in accordance with OHS and site procedures, and manufacturer's recommendations
  • Problems are identified and reported in accordance with site procedures
       
Element: Maintain chainsaw
  • Chainsaw is cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures
  • Cutting rate is compared with that anticipated from knowledge of saw, size, species and condition of material
  • Blunt or damaged saws are identified and dealt with according to site procedures and manufacturer's recommendations
  • Production and quality records and reports are processed in accordance with site procedures and organisational requirements
       


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 Packag

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can use a hand-held chainsaw while demonstrating the correct procedures for cross cutting materials in accordance with organisational guidelines

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Compliance with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice, including OHS, environmental and organisational policies and procedures, relevant to cross cutting materials with a hand-held chainsaw

Compliance with applicable licensing or certification requirements

Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

Safely cross cut material using a hand-held chainsaw maximising volume and quality of recovery

Conduct efficient routine maintenance and adjustment procedures required of a hand-held chainsaw

Identify faults, malfunctions or irregular operation of hand-held chainsaw and report for corrective action

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 cross cutting materials with a hand-held chainsaw

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

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 using a hand-held chainsaw

review and accurately identify work requirements

use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment

safely and efficiently use a hand-held chainsaw and carry out lock-out procedures

use appropriate methods to cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw

effectively maximise volume and quality recovery

identify defects and problems and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

use effective communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

accurately identify blunt or damaged saws

accurately locate, record and report information

Required knowledge and understanding includes:

basic knowledge and understanding of applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for cross cutting materials with a hand-held chainsaw

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for cross cutting materials with a hand-held chainsaw

use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

industry standard length dimensions

operating and maintenance requirements of a hand-held chainsaw

effects of defects on recovery

common industry terminology

principles of cultural diversity and access and equity

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

procedures for the recording and reporting of workplace documentation and information

KEYCOMPETENCIES

The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered necessary for effective participation by an individual in the workplace Performance Level 1 - at this level, the candidate is required to undertake tasks effectively Performance Level 2 - at this level, the candidate is required to manage tasks Performance Level 3 - at this level, the candidate is required to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping task

Key Competency

Example of Application

Performance Level

How are ideas and information communicated?

By completing all required records and documentation

1

How can information be collected, analysed and organised?

By reviewing, confirming with appropriate personnel, and clarifying work order requirements

1

How are activities planned and organised?

By planning and preparing for chainsaw operations

2

How is team work used?

By communicating with other personnel

1

How are mathematical ideas and techniques used?

By cutting material to industry standard lengths

1

How are problem solving skills applied?

By monitoring and maintaining safe working conditions for chainsaw operations

1

How is the use of technology applied?

By maintaining equipment

1

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

awareness of danger zone for kickback

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

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)

Material

is cut on a relatively level and clear surface and not under forest conditions

may include logs, packs of timber and individual pieces of timber

Work order

is to include information and instructions relevant to cross cutting operations including processing location details and materials to be cross cut. Information may also include environmental requirements, site plan and environmental features

Appropriate personnel

may include supervisors, clients, colleagues, and line management

Environmental protection measures

may include noise, fumes in enclosed spaces and waste

Communication

may include verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and cooperative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language

Cleared

may relate to clearing the work area of off-cuts and shorts, ensuring saw clearance around material, depositing off-cuts, shorts and debris in recognised areas, clearing surfaces of debris likely to cause saw damage in the cutting area

Cutting techniques

may relate to cutting positions, work order requirements, industry standard lengths, cutting patterns, maximising volume and quality of recovery requirements, cutting procedures checking to ensure saw clearance around the material which minimise capping and splitting of material, maximise volume and quality of recovery securing the section on each side of the planned cut

Problems

may relate to performance of chainsaw, defects in material, communication, hazards and risks at the work site, capping and splitting of material, danger zone for kickback

Records and reports

may include tally sheets, quality sheets/forms, production sheets and downtime sheets

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
Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to cross cutting materials with a hand-held chainsaw are identified and complied with 
Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel 
Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures 
Chainsaw operations are identified for safe working conditions and planned in accordance with site procedures and environmental protection measures 
Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with OHS requirements and site procedures 
Work area is prepared, checked and cleared in accordance with OHS requirements and site procedures 
Material is cut within site standard tolerances for length and angle relative to centre line in accordance with OHS requirements 
Material is visually assessed for defects in accordance with site standards 
Cutting techniques maximise volume and quality of recovery in accordance with work order and industry standard lengths 
Chainsaw is operated in accordance with OHS and site procedures, and manufacturer's recommendations 
Problems are identified and reported in accordance with site procedures 
Chainsaw is cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures 
Cutting rate is compared with that anticipated from knowledge of saw, size, species and condition of material 
Blunt or damaged saws are identified and dealt with according to site procedures and manufacturer's recommendations 
Production and quality records and reports are processed in accordance with site procedures and organisational requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FPICOT2206A - Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw
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Assessment Record Sheet

FPICOT2206A - Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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