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

FWPHAR2206 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPHAR2206 - Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to operate a mobile chipping or mulching unit to chip or mulch timber refuse such as branches and other timber waste left after felling operations. Work is completed in a forest or forest farm setting.The unit applies to those who operate a mobile chipping or mulching unit in a forest 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:

mobile chipping and mulching units feeding into a truck or other form of transportation:

truck mounted

trailer mounted

tools and consumables for operator maintenance

tools and equipment for removing and replacing cutters

consumable cutters

personal protective equipment suitable for chipping and mulching timber refuse

timber refuse for processing

manufacturers’:

instructions for equipment use

recommendations for operator maintenance

work order with specific instructions for chipping or mulching timber refuse

template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational procedures for chipping and mulching timber refuse.

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 mobile chipping or mulching.
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Identify type and quantity of timber refuse to be chipped or mulched.
  • Plan chipping or mulching activities in line with work order.
       
Element: Chip or mulch timber refuse
  • Reject timber refuse assessed as unsuitable for chipping or mulching and dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection requirements.
  • Position, secure and set up chipping and mulching unit in line with manufacturer's specifications and required size.
  • Direct timber refuse into chipper or mulcher at rate applicable to machine capacity.
  • Chip timber refuse to chip sizes specified in work order.
  • Respond to critical situations requiring emergency shutdown to prevent personal injury or damage to machine or product.
       
Element: Complete operator maintenance.
  • Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
  • Check cutters for wear and damage at appropriate or recommended intervals.
  • Remove, replace and dispose of cutters in line with manufacturer’s recommendations, s ite procedures and environmental protection practices.
  • Complete operator maintenance tasks in line with manufacturer’s recommendations and site procedures.
  • Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
       


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.

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 mobile chipping or mulching.

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Identify type and quantity of timber refuse to be chipped or mulched.

1.4 Plan chipping or mulching activities in line with work order.

2. Chip or mulch timber refuse

2.1 Reject timber refuse assessed as unsuitable for chipping or mulching and dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.

2.2 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection requirements.

2.3 Position, secure and set up chipping and mulching unit in line with manufacturer's specifications and required size.

2.4 Direct timber refuse into chipper or mulcher at rate applicable to machine capacity.

2.5 Chip timber refuse to chip sizes specified in work order.

2.6 Respond to critical situations requiring emergency shutdown to prevent personal injury or damage to machine or product.

3. Complete operator maintenance.

3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.

3.2 Check cutters for wear and damage at appropriate or recommended intervals.

3.3 Remove, replace and dispose of cutters in line with manufacturer’s recommendations, s ite procedures and environmental protection practices.

3.4 Complete operator maintenance tasks in line with manufacturer’s recommendations and site procedures.

3.5 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults 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:

complete chipping and mulching jobs in line with individual work orders which prescribe different quantities of timber refuse and different chip sizes

complete operator maintenance, including fuelling, safety checks, cleaning, lubricating, operational adjustments, cutter inspection, removal, disposal and replacement to manufacturer recommendations and site procedures.

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

environmental protection practices for forest and forest farm settings:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber

types of timber refuse suitable and unsuitable for chipping and mulching

purpose, features and operation of mobile chipping and mulching units

capacity of chippers and mulchers to cope with differing sizes and diameters of branch

feed rates at which waste is fed into chippers and mulchers to optimise output without damaging or blocking machinery

methods for checking cutting blade condition

operator maintenance procedures including for fuelling, safety checks, cleaning, lubricating, operational adjustments, cutter inspection, removal, disposal and replacement

common hazards associated with chipping and mulching operations and methods to minimise associated risks

organisational procedures specific to chipping and mulching timber refuse:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting production outcomes and equipment faults.

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.

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 mobile chipping or mulching.

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Identify type and quantity of timber refuse to be chipped or mulched.

1.4 Plan chipping or mulching activities in line with work order.

2. Chip or mulch timber refuse

2.1 Reject timber refuse assessed as unsuitable for chipping or mulching and dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.

2.2 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection requirements.

2.3 Position, secure and set up chipping and mulching unit in line with manufacturer's specifications and required size.

2.4 Direct timber refuse into chipper or mulcher at rate applicable to machine capacity.

2.5 Chip timber refuse to chip sizes specified in work order.

2.6 Respond to critical situations requiring emergency shutdown to prevent personal injury or damage to machine or product.

3. Complete operator maintenance.

3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.

3.2 Check cutters for wear and damage at appropriate or recommended intervals.

3.3 Remove, replace and dispose of cutters in line with manufacturer’s recommendations, s ite procedures and environmental protection practices.

3.4 Complete operator maintenance tasks in line with manufacturer’s recommendations and site procedures.

3.5 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults 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 where required check with appropriate personnel. 
Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Identify type and quantity of timber refuse to be chipped or mulched. 
Plan chipping or mulching activities in line with work order. 
Reject timber refuse assessed as unsuitable for chipping or mulching and dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices. 
Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection requirements. 
Position, secure and set up chipping and mulching unit in line with manufacturer's specifications and required size. 
Direct timber refuse into chipper or mulcher at rate applicable to machine capacity. 
Chip timber refuse to chip sizes specified in work order. 
Respond to critical situations requiring emergency shutdown to prevent personal injury or damage to machine or product. 
Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment. 
Check cutters for wear and damage at appropriate or recommended intervals. 
Remove, replace and dispose of cutters in line with manufacturer’s recommendations, s ite procedures and environmental protection practices. 
Complete operator maintenance tasks in line with manufacturer’s recommendations and site procedures. 
Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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