Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
FWPFGM3213 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Fall trees manually (advanced)
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | FWPFGM3213 - Fall trees manually (advanced) |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to assess, plan and safely carry out manual tree-felling operations using a chainsaw. This unit covers the felling procedures for trees with a level of complexity that requires significant tree assessment and advanced practical felling skills.Persons competent in this unit should be able to effectively fell trees of any size, species and condition, including those with significant defects and characteristics that cause excessive felling complexity, that are deemed safe to fell. Trees typical to the scope of this unit may include the following characteristics:lean and weight distribution that adds significant complexity yet can be assessed and adapted to site requirementslarger dimensions relative to local forest size distributionsubstantial leandamage or defect that requires complex felling techniquesmulti-legged, hollow butts, culls and stagsspecies prone to free splitting and adverse reactions during fellingsingle or complex multi-stemsdiameter of tree greater than chainsaw bar lengthgrown on terrain and slope that can add significant complexity to the operationThe unit applies to a non-production environment, including forest, rural and community environments.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: workplace location or simulated workplace of a forest environment with trees typical to the scope of this unit relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information PPE and clothing including: safety helmet safety gloves protective footwear eye protection hearing protection high visibility clothing leg protection (trousers or chaps) materials and equipment including; warning signs chainsaw and components first aid equipment maintenance tools and equipment support tools manufacturers’ instructions for use and maintenance of equipment radio or communication device fire fighting equipment (if prescribed) specifications and work instructions, including information and instructions relevant to tree-felling operations, including processing location details and trees to be felled and retained policy and procedures for work health and safety (WHS) risk assessment plan general and specific environmental requirements applicable state or territory logging code of practice emergency and evacuation procedures fire protocols 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. |
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Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for felling |
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Element: Visually assess site conditions and surroundings |
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Element: Assess tree and plan felling |
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Element: Apply tree-felling techniques |
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