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

FPIHAR2203B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Hook up felled logs using cables (choker)

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPIHAR2203B - Hook up felled logs using cables (choker)
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to fasten choker cables around logs for yarding from the cutting area to the landing. The unit includes assisting with line shiftsGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publicationThis unit replaces FPIHAR2203A Hook up felled logs using cable (choker)
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves the hook up of felled logs using cables (choker) in a forest or farm forest environmentThe skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Harvesting and Haulage
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 choker setter operations
  • Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to hooking up felled logs using cables (choker) are identified and followed
  • Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel
  • Type and quantity of logs to be extracted are identified and assessed for safe working conditions and environmental protection measures
  • Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations
  • Choker setter and cable operations activities are planned in line with site procedures
  • Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
       
Element: Hook up logs
  • Specific logs for next turn is attended prior to return of butt rigging in line with planned operation
  • Stability of logs to be extracted is monitored and precautions are taken against movement in line with the logging code of practice
  • Position of logs to be extracted is assessed with regard to haul line, hook up point and likely movement
  • Positioning of butt rigging is directed and controlled using signals and strawlines to facilitate planned hook ups
  • Slack is pulled out for chokers and grapple ropes to allow safe hook up
  • Chokers or grapples are set close to the end of the logs
  • Area surrounding logs is vacated prior to extraction signal, clear of possible log release
  • Hook up process and equipment faults are reported to the rigging slinger
       
Element: Assist with line shifts
  • All logs to be hauled with existing line position is cleared before line shift is initiated
  • Stumps are notched in line with code requirements for the rigging method to be used
  • Slack is pulled in on all lines prior to release of existing rigging
  • Rigging components are dismantled from the existing line, checked and set up on the new line
  • Obstructions which may cause binding or damage during hauling are moved as required
  • Rigging slinger is assisted with rigging of spars, tail trees and intermediate supports
       


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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently perform choker setter operations to recover felled logs within organisational requirements

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, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to hooking up felled logs using cables (choker)

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to hooking up felled logs using cables (choker)

the ability to perform choker setter operations to recover felled logs in line with the work order and within prescribed organisational tolerances

the ability to assist in shifting lines in line with the hook tenders instructions

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 required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 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 required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required 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

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

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment; accurately notch stumps; effectively set up and dismantle rigging components

Communication skills and interpersonal techniques sufficient to interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace

Literacy skills sufficient to accurately locate, record and report information

Numeracy skills sufficient to estimate, measure and calculate time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to review and accurately identify work requirements; identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for hooking up felled logs using cables (choker)

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for hooking up felled logs using cables (choker)

Characteristics of trees

Log extraction methods

Cable operation techniques

Rigging and choking techniques and signal systems

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

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

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace 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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

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

safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and 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

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 procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use and maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Choker setters

hook up the logs at the felling site

Work order is to include:

instructions for the choker setter operations to recover felled logs from the work site

and may include:

type

size

length

quantity

grade

and may also include:

instructions for the environmental monitoring of work and procedures

environmental care requirements relevant to the work

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

suppliers

clients

colleagues

managers

Logs is to include:

the finished product or trunk of a tree after trimming and cross cutting has occurred

and may be:

hardwood or softwood

for production or non-production purposes

Environmental protection measures may include:

ground growth

canopy

general forest lean

wind speed and direction

fallen trees

density of trees

ground slope

soil and water protection

ground hazards

obstacles

contingencies for modifying operations during wet or other adverse weather conditions

Equipment may include:

rigging equipment

and is to include:

procedures for equipment lock-out such as protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine

Cable operations may include:

activities covering a full range of species, log sizes, falling and retention densities, slope, other environmental conditions

use of cable systems including high lead (no skyline), standing skyline and a running skyline with hauling both uphill and downhill

logs attached optimising payload without exceeding the lift or haul capacity of the system

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

hand or other agreed signals

eye contact with other operators or personnel

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of electronic communication devices

Stability

is the physical stability of the logs in-situ, that it is safe to hook up and not likely to roll off a rock, move on other logs or slide down the hillside

Hook up points

are usually at the end of log whereby the choker setter secures the choker cable around the log and secures the end to a bell (sliding fastener) to form a noose

Butt rigging

is the sliding rig or tow which the choker and grapple ropes connect to

Chokers and grapple ropes

are the steel wire ropes used to hook up logs ready for cable extraction

Reporting may include:

hook up methods or problems

tree type

size

length

diameter

inspection

quality outcomes

hazards

incidents or equipment malfunctions

Rigging slinger role includes:

deciding what logs to take out first and being responsible for getting the log to the landing without breaking it

directing the choker setter personnel in hooking up log

transmitting signals to and from the yarder

Line shifts

are the moving of rigging lines from one area of operation to a new area

Stump notching

is the process for securing rigging components, cables and ropes

Rigging components may include:

strawlines

blocks

sheaves

ropes

shackles

pins

skyline

tail rope

lines

straps

mobile tail anchors

spars

intermediate supports

bridling

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), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to hooking up felled logs using cables (choker) are identified and followed 
Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 
Type and quantity of logs to be extracted are identified and assessed for safe working conditions and environmental protection measures 
Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 
Choker setter and cable operations activities are planned in line with site procedures 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Specific logs for next turn is attended prior to return of butt rigging in line with planned operation 
Stability of logs to be extracted is monitored and precautions are taken against movement in line with the logging code of practice 
Position of logs to be extracted is assessed with regard to haul line, hook up point and likely movement 
Positioning of butt rigging is directed and controlled using signals and strawlines to facilitate planned hook ups 
Slack is pulled out for chokers and grapple ropes to allow safe hook up 
Chokers or grapples are set close to the end of the logs 
Area surrounding logs is vacated prior to extraction signal, clear of possible log release 
Hook up process and equipment faults are reported to the rigging slinger 
All logs to be hauled with existing line position is cleared before line shift is initiated 
Stumps are notched in line with code requirements for the rigging method to be used 
Slack is pulled in on all lines prior to release of existing rigging 
Rigging components are dismantled from the existing line, checked and set up on the new line 
Obstructions which may cause binding or damage during hauling are moved as required 
Rigging slinger is assisted with rigging of spars, tail trees and intermediate supports 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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