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

FPIHAR2205B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct mobile splitting operations

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPIHAR2205B - Conduct mobile splitting operations
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to operate a mobile hydraulic splitting unit to split timber for use in rural settings or to produce firewoodGeneral 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 FPIHAR2205A Conduct mobile splitting operations
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves conducting mobile splitting operations in a forest or farm forest setting The 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 splitting
  • Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting mobile splitting operations are identified and followed
  • Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel
  • Type and quantity of blocks to be split are identified and assessed for safe working conditions
  • Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations
  • Splitting activities are planned in line with site procedures
  • Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
       
Element: Split timber
  • Hydraulic splitter is positioned and secured in line with site procedures
  • Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements
  • Vertical or horizontal splitting operations are selected and tested
  • Timber blocks pre-cut to fit within the hydraulic splitter are positioned and secured
  • Timber is split into sizes which suit standard fireplaces in line with site procedures
  • Split timber is stacked or loaded for transportation
  • Split timber that does not meet size requirements is set aside for recycling or re-use in line with site procedures
  • Splitting processes and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel
       
Element: Conduct operator maintenance
  • Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures
  • Splitter is checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures
  • Components are removed, maintained, adjusted and replaced in line with manufacturer's recommendations
  • Hydraulic splitter set-up is assessed and adjusted to suit splitting conditions
  • Splitter is kept clear of timber shards and debris and checked to ensure it meets relevant standards prior to use
       


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 conduct mobile splitting operations 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 conduct mobile splitting operations

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to conduct mobile splitting operations

conducting mobile splitting operations in line with the work order and within prescribed organisational tolerances

conducting operator maintenance on a hydraulic splitter

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

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

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment; efficiently and safely operate a mobile splitter

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 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 conducting mobile splitting operations

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 conducting mobile splitting operations

Characteristics of trees and timber defects

Hydraulic splitting procedures, operation and safety and condition assessment

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies and common fault finding techniques

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

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, 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.

OHSrequirements:

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

Legislativerequirements:

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

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)

Work order is to include:

instructions for the splitting and despatch of split timber from the work site

and may include:

type

size

length

quantity

grade

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

Blocks

are timber which has been cross cut into disks or lengths which fit within the hydraulic splitter

Split

is the process of using the mobile splitter in a horizontal or vertical splitting position to split timber blocks into two or more pieces with hydraulic pressure

Equipment may include:

mobile hydraulic splitters

specific safety attire

maintenance tools and equipment

and is to include:

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

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

Hydraulic splitter

is a mobile splitting machine which is towable behind a vehicle and is powered by hydraulics

Pre start-up checks

are conducted to ensure:

equipment has been set-up correctly

systems are performing accurately and operating to optimum performance

Transportation may include:

trailers

utes

trucks

Records and reports may include:

timber type

size

length

diameter

inspection

grading and labelling outcomes

storage locations

quality outcomes

hazards

incidents

equipment malfunctions

and may be compiled manually or by 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), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting mobile splitting operations are identified and followed 
Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 
Type and quantity of blocks to be split are identified and assessed for safe working conditions 
Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 
Splitting activities are planned in line with site procedures 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Hydraulic splitter is positioned and secured in line with site procedures 
Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 
Vertical or horizontal splitting operations are selected and tested 
Timber blocks pre-cut to fit within the hydraulic splitter are positioned and secured 
Timber is split into sizes which suit standard fireplaces in line with site procedures 
Split timber is stacked or loaded for transportation 
Split timber that does not meet size requirements is set aside for recycling or re-use in line with site procedures 
Splitting processes and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel 
Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 
Splitter is checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures 
Components are removed, maintained, adjusted and replaced in line with manufacturer's recommendations 
Hydraulic splitter set-up is assessed and adjusted to suit splitting conditions 
Splitter is kept clear of timber shards and debris and checked to ensure it meets relevant standards prior to use 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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