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

FWPCOT2238 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT2238 - Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to prepare and cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw. This unit includes basic operator maintenance checks. More comprehensive servicing and maintenance procedures are covered in FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws.The unit applies to those who cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw in a variety of work settings including a construction, saw mill, forest products factory, timber retail yard or horticultural environment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

a hand-held chainsaw

material to be cut

personal protective equipment required for cutting materials with a hand held chain saw

work order, workplace requirements and site standards for cutting materials with a hand-held chainsaw.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
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: Prepare for operation
  • Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel.
  • Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Prepare, check and clear work area, ready for hand-held chainsaw operations.
  • Carry out pre-start checks on chainsaw in line with site requirements.
  • Establish and maintain communication with others in work area to ensure safety.
       
Element: Cut material
  • Visually assess materials to be cut for defects that may present unsafe work conditions, and review cutting plan.
  • Place cutting supports to ensure a stable base.
  • Cut material within site standard tolerances for length and angle relative to centre line.
  • Use cutting techniques to industry standard lengths, maximising volume and quality of recovery material.
  • Operate chainsaw effectively, in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Clear and dispose of debris in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
  • Complete production and quality reports.
  • Identify processing problems and equipment faults and report to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Conduct chainsaw maintenance
  • Clean, maintain and store chainsaw in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures.
  • Identify blunt or damaged saws and replace or sharpen, in line with site procedures and manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Record and report maintenance activities to appropriate personnel.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for operation

1.1 Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Prepare, check and clear work area, ready for hand-held chainsaw operations.

1.4 Carry out pre-start checks on chainsaw in line with site requirements.

1.5 Establish and maintain communication with others in work area to ensure safety.

2. Cut material

2.1 Visually assess materials to be cut for defects that may present unsafe work conditions, and review cutting plan.

2.2 Place cutting supports to ensure a stable base.

2.3 Cut material within site standard tolerances for length and angle relative to centre line.

2.4 Use cutting techniques to industry standard lengths, maximising volume and quality of recovery material.

2.5 Operate chainsaw effectively, in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

2.6 Clear and dispose of debris in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

2.7 Complete production and quality reports.

2.8 Identify processing problems and equipment faults and report to appropriate personnel.

3. Conduct chainsaw maintenance

3.1 Clean, maintain and store chainsaw in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures.

3.2 Identify blunt or damaged saws and replace or sharpen, in line with site procedures and manufacturer's recommendations.

3.3 Record and report maintenance activities to appropriate personnel.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

safely and efficiently use a hand-held chainsaw to cut materials

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to operating a hand-held chainsaw

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

carry out start-up and lock out procedures for a hand-held chainsaw

identify defects and problems with chainsaw operations

identify blunt or damaged saws

effectively maximise volume and quality recovery

communicate effectively with others at the work site

carry out routine maintenance on a hand-held chainsaw.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

workplace requirements and standards for operating a hand-held chainsaw

environmental protection requirements and safe disposal of waste material

operational procedures and checks including start-up and shut-down procedures

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations of a hand-held chainsaw

established communication channels and protocols to maintain safety

processes for managing risks and hazards associated with chainsaw operations

knowledge of defects in timber that can effect processing and cause risk

workplace health and safety requirements, fire protocols and emergency evacuation procedures

procedures for recording and reporting workplace records and information.

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

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for operation

1.1 Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Prepare, check and clear work area, ready for hand-held chainsaw operations.

1.4 Carry out pre-start checks on chainsaw in line with site requirements.

1.5 Establish and maintain communication with others in work area to ensure safety.

2. Cut material

2.1 Visually assess materials to be cut for defects that may present unsafe work conditions, and review cutting plan.

2.2 Place cutting supports to ensure a stable base.

2.3 Cut material within site standard tolerances for length and angle relative to centre line.

2.4 Use cutting techniques to industry standard lengths, maximising volume and quality of recovery material.

2.5 Operate chainsaw effectively, in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

2.6 Clear and dispose of debris in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

2.7 Complete production and quality reports.

2.8 Identify processing problems and equipment faults and report to appropriate personnel.

3. Conduct chainsaw maintenance

3.1 Clean, maintain and store chainsaw in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures.

3.2 Identify blunt or damaged saws and replace or sharpen, in line with site procedures and manufacturer's recommendations.

3.3 Record and report maintenance activities to appropriate personnel.

Not Applicable
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
Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel. 
Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness. 
Prepare, check and clear work area, ready for hand-held chainsaw operations. 
Carry out pre-start checks on chainsaw in line with site requirements. 
Establish and maintain communication with others in work area to ensure safety. 
Visually assess materials to be cut for defects that may present unsafe work conditions, and review cutting plan. 
Place cutting supports to ensure a stable base. 
Cut material within site standard tolerances for length and angle relative to centre line. 
Use cutting techniques to industry standard lengths, maximising volume and quality of recovery material. 
Operate chainsaw effectively, in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 
Clear and dispose of debris in line with site procedures and environmental requirements. 
Complete production and quality reports. 
Identify processing problems and equipment faults and report to appropriate personnel. 
Clean, maintain and store chainsaw in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures. 
Identify blunt or damaged saws and replace or sharpen, in line with site procedures and manufacturer's recommendations. 
Record and report maintenance activities to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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