FWPCOT3348 - Fell trees manually (advanced) Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
FWPCOT3348 Mapping and Delivery Guide Fell trees manually (advanced)
Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
FWPCOT3348 - Fell trees manually (advanced)
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting
X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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: Assess site conditions and surroundings
Inspect site for conditions likely to affect safe implementation of felling activities
Identify and report site environmental conditions to appropriate personnel
Determine fall zone and implement control measures to minimise risks and hazards in the zone according to safe work procedures
Monitor location and activity of other personnel on the work site, and implement control measures according to workplace safety procedures
Element: Assess tree and plan felling
Identify trees considered outside own skill level, and seek assistance from appropriate personnel where required
Assess tree visually to identify felling characteristics
Assess trees and site to determine complexity of felling requirements
Confirm tree is safe to fell
Assess and progressively plan tree-felling sequence for individual trees
Assess and check required felling direction and possible deviation
Plan suitable escape routes, and clear routes of growth and other obstacles according to environmental care, workplace and regulatory requirements
Plan sequence of cuts to fell tree according to standard felling procedures
Assess need, safety and suitability of an industry approved technique and associated equipment to control tree fall
Confirm planned escape route according to workplace procedures
Element: Apply tree-felling techniques
Fell individual trees using planned and appropriate techniques according to current Australian Standards and industry codes of practice at a safe distance from other personnel, machinery, infrastructure and other assets in the work area
Apply an industry approved technique and equipment to ensure that the tree falls in the direction of the scarf
Adjust cutting technique in response to movement and condition of tree
Use planned escape route when tree starts to fall, and monitor the fall of the tree until all movement has stopped
Delay movement back into the felling area until all tree material, including from adjacent tree crowns, has fallen or is stable enough to allow safe access back into the felling area
Identify procedures for removal of trees that are hung-up if safe to do so
Dispose of waste materials according to workplace environmental protection and operational practices and/or procedures
Element: Maintain chainsaw and cutting attachments
Follow workplace health and safety procedures and manufacturer instructions to lock out equipment
Inspect chainsaw on completion of activities
Inspect for damage to chainsaw and cutting attachments, and tag for repair, service or replacement according to workplace requirements and manufacturer recommendations
Remove, clean, adjust, sharpen or replace chain and other components according to workplace requirements and manufacturer recommendations
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:
(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)
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.
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
Inspect site for conditions likely to affect safe implementation of felling activities
Identify and report site environmental conditions to appropriate personnel
Determine fall zone and implement control measures to minimise risks and hazards in the zone according to safe work procedures
Monitor location and activity of other personnel on the work site, and implement control measures according to workplace safety procedures
Identify trees considered outside own skill level, and seek assistance from appropriate personnel where required
Assess tree visually to identify felling characteristics
Assess trees and site to determine complexity of felling requirements
Confirm tree is safe to fell
Assess and progressively plan tree-felling sequence for individual trees
Assess and check required felling direction and possible deviation
Plan suitable escape routes, and clear routes of growth and other obstacles according to environmental care, workplace and regulatory requirements
Plan sequence of cuts to fell tree according to standard felling procedures
Assess need, safety and suitability of an industry approved technique and associated equipment to control tree fall
Confirm planned escape route according to workplace procedures
Fell individual trees using planned and appropriate techniques according to current Australian Standards and industry codes of practice at a safe distance from other personnel, machinery, infrastructure and other assets in the work area
Apply an industry approved technique and equipment to ensure that the tree falls in the direction of the scarf
Adjust cutting technique in response to movement and condition of tree
Use planned escape route when tree starts to fall, and monitor the fall of the tree until all movement has stopped
Delay movement back into the felling area until all tree material, including from adjacent tree crowns, has fallen or is stable enough to allow safe access back into the felling area
Identify procedures for removal of trees that are hung-up if safe to do so
Dispose of waste materials according to workplace environmental protection and operational practices and/or procedures
Follow workplace health and safety procedures and manufacturer instructions to lock out equipment
Inspect chainsaw on completion of activities
Inspect for damage to chainsaw and cutting attachments, and tag for repair, service or replacement according to workplace requirements and manufacturer recommendations
Remove, clean, adjust, sharpen or replace chain and other components according to workplace requirements and manufacturer recommendations
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
FWPCOT3348 - Fell trees manually (advanced)
Assessment task 1: [title]
Student name:
Student ID:
I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.
Student signature:
Result: Competent Not yet competent
Feedback to student
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Assessment Record Sheet
FWPCOT3348 - Fell trees manually (advanced)
Student name:
Student ID:
Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Feedback to student:
Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent