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

FWPCOT3221 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT3221 - Rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to identify and plan for the rehabilitation requirements of tracks, quarries and landings and to conduct renovation and revegetation operations. The unit also includes the establishment of run-off and drainage channels. The unit applies to those working in commercial harvesting operations, within a forest environment producing forest products. The unit applies to Forestry technician, Forestry Operations supervisor, Mobile plant operator, Harvesting technician.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

tracks, quarries or landings requiring rehabilitation

machinery and equipment necessary for the rehabilitation, and manufacturer’s instructions for their use

dozer

front-end loader

skidder

grader using bucket or blade attachments

personal protective equipment necessary for the rehabilitation

workplace documentation

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: Identify rehabilitation requirements
  • Review work order for rehabilitation and clarify requirements with appropriate personnel.
  • Prepare to work safely according to organisation and site requirements.
  • Obtain and review environmental, regulatory and legislative information relating to the rehabilitation.
  • Inspect site and identify specific rehabilitation and revegetation requirements and drainage.
       
Element: Plan rehabilitation operations
  • Select appropriate equipment for work requirements and check for operational effectiveness and manufacturer recommendations.
  • Conduct a risk assessment and implement controls.
  • Determine sequence of rehabilitation operations to ensure that time is used efficiently and that suitable equipment is available for tasks.
  • Advise relevant personnel of impending rehabilitation and any disruptions that may occur.
  • Document the rehabilitation and revegetation according to organisational protocols
       
Element: Implement repairs to tracks, quarries and landings
  • Operate equipment in line with manufacturer recommendations and monitor performance to ensure efficiency and safety of operations.
  • Remove and store any recoverable timber.
  • Remove and dispose of any debris according to site procedures.
  • Renovate tracks, quarries and landings according to rehabilitation plan, work order and site procedures.
  • Establish run-off and drainage channels to approximate natural drain lines.
  • Revegetate required areas, providing plants with optimal growing conditions.
  • Record and report renovation outcomes in line with site procedures.
       


Evidence Required

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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. Identify rehabilitation requirements

1.1 Review work order for rehabilitation and clarify requirements with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Prepare to work safely according to organisation and site requirements.

1.3 Obtain and review environmental, regulatory and legislative information relating to the rehabilitation.

1.4 Inspect site and identify specific rehabilitation and revegetation requirements and drainage.

2. Plan rehabilitation operations

2.1 Select appropriate equipment for work requirements and check for operational effectiveness and manufacturer recommendations.

2.2 Conduct a risk assessment and implement controls.

2.3 Determine sequence of rehabilitation operations to ensure that time is used efficiently and that suitable equipment is available for tasks.

2.4 Advise relevant personnel of impending rehabilitation and any disruptions that may occur.

2.5 Document the rehabilitation and revegetation according to organisational protocols

3. Implement repairs to tracks, quarries and landings

3.1 Operate equipment in line with manufacturer recommendations and monitor performance to ensure efficiency and safety of operations.

3.2 Remove and store any recoverable timber.

3.3 Remove and dispose of any debris according to site procedures.

3.4 Renovate tracks, quarries and landings according to rehabilitation plan, work order and site procedures.

3.5 Establish run-off and drainage channels to approximate natural drain lines.

3.6 Revegetate required areas, providing plants with optimal growing conditions.

3.7 Record and report renovation outcomes in line with site procedures.

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:

plan to safely rehabilitate tracks, quarries and landings after harvesting operations that includes inspection of:

analysing the current state of the track, quarry or landing

identifying natural water flow and water courses

checking for recoverable logs and equipment

considering the impact of harvesting or transportation.

and which includes consideration of:

ground slope and stability

damage to the environment

weather conditions

access to suitable equipment and other resources

safety

further damage that may result from renovations

waste disposal.

safely and efficiently use one or more of the following items of equipment and tools appropriate to the task and according to manufacturer’s instructions

dozer

front-end loader

skidder

grader using bucket or blade attachments

perform rehabilitation tasks that returns the environment to its original or near to original condition

perform renovation which includes where required:

pulling out and removing construction materials

breaking up ramps and constructions

filling and ripping surfaces

breaking up and burying crushed rock, sand and other stabilising materials

spreading and compacting top soil over base materials

establish run-off and drainage channels suitable to the site

conduct revegetation with plants suited to the location

manage the problems and risks associated with performing rehabilitation tasks.

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

workplace requirements for performing the rehabilitation of tracks, quarries and landings

environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

tools and equipment used for rehabilitation of tracks, quarries and landings, their suitability for different procedures, and their safe use and maintenance

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

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

water run-off patterns, soil types and erosion

WHS practices including:

manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

personal protective equipment and clothing

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

plants suitable for revegetation

techniques for managing environmental risks and hazards, including:

uneven and unstable ground

overhead and underground services

excavations

hazardous materials

traffic

insects and animals

fires.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Identify rehabilitation requirements

1.1 Review work order for rehabilitation and clarify requirements with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Prepare to work safely according to organisation and site requirements.

1.3 Obtain and review environmental, regulatory and legislative information relating to the rehabilitation.

1.4 Inspect site and identify specific rehabilitation and revegetation requirements and drainage.

2. Plan rehabilitation operations

2.1 Select appropriate equipment for work requirements and check for operational effectiveness and manufacturer recommendations.

2.2 Conduct a risk assessment and implement controls.

2.3 Determine sequence of rehabilitation operations to ensure that time is used efficiently and that suitable equipment is available for tasks.

2.4 Advise relevant personnel of impending rehabilitation and any disruptions that may occur.

2.5 Document the rehabilitation and revegetation according to organisational protocols

3. Implement repairs to tracks, quarries and landings

3.1 Operate equipment in line with manufacturer recommendations and monitor performance to ensure efficiency and safety of operations.

3.2 Remove and store any recoverable timber.

3.3 Remove and dispose of any debris according to site procedures.

3.4 Renovate tracks, quarries and landings according to rehabilitation plan, work order and site procedures.

3.5 Establish run-off and drainage channels to approximate natural drain lines.

3.6 Revegetate required areas, providing plants with optimal growing conditions.

3.7 Record and report renovation outcomes in line with site procedures.

Not Applicable
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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 for rehabilitation and clarify requirements with appropriate personnel. 
Prepare to work safely according to organisation and site requirements. 
Obtain and review environmental, regulatory and legislative information relating to the rehabilitation. 
Inspect site and identify specific rehabilitation and revegetation requirements and drainage. 
Select appropriate equipment for work requirements and check for operational effectiveness and manufacturer recommendations. 
Conduct a risk assessment and implement controls. 
Determine sequence of rehabilitation operations to ensure that time is used efficiently and that suitable equipment is available for tasks. 
Advise relevant personnel of impending rehabilitation and any disruptions that may occur. 
Document the rehabilitation and revegetation according to organisational protocols 
Operate equipment in line with manufacturer recommendations and monitor performance to ensure efficiency and safety of operations. 
Remove and store any recoverable timber. 
Remove and dispose of any debris according to site procedures. 
Renovate tracks, quarries and landings according to rehabilitation plan, work order and site procedures. 
Establish run-off and drainage channels to approximate natural drain lines. 
Revegetate required areas, providing plants with optimal growing conditions. 
Record and report renovation outcomes in line with site procedures. 

Forms

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