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

FWPHAR3208 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct boom delimber operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPHAR3208 - Conduct boom delimber operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to operate a boom delimber. It requires the functions of mechanically delimbing trees and cutting to length, as well as segregating and placing logs to allow access for extraction.The unit applies to those who operate boom delimbers in a forest environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and 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:

a boom delimber

site with trees to delimb

work order, workplace requirements and site standards for conducting boom delimber operation

personal protective equipment required for boom delimber operations

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

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: Plan and prepare for boom delimber operations
  • Identify and follow WHS, environmental, legal and organisational requirements relevant to conducting boom delimber operations.
  • Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel.
  • Select equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Plan boom delimber operations in line with site procedures and environmental and heritage concerns and to ensure minimal damage and recovery.
       
Element: Operate equipment to delimb individual trees
  • Establish and maintain communication with relevant personnel.
  • Carry out pre-operational checks on equipment and attachments.
  • Position equipment for stable and safe access to felled trees and so loads are placed within rated load/reach capacity.
  • Coordinate tree supply with other site operations in line with site procedures.
  • Clamp, lift and process trees through delimber with minimal damage to surrounding trees.
  • Select and adjust processing techniques in response to unexpected characteristics, movement or condition of trees and to maintain efficient operations.
  • Place logs to allow clear access for extraction and separation for grade and size when possible.
  • Monitor movement and whereabouts of other personnel to ensure work site is safe.
  • Move equipment over pre-arranged routes with minimal damage to the environment.
       
Element: Carry out machine operator maintenance
  • Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with WHS requirements and site procedures.
  • Conduct visual inspection of equipment to identify faults.
  • Diagnose and report faults, malfunctions or problems.
  • Conduct routine operational servicing to maintain optimum operational performance of equipment.
  • Clean and store equipment, attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored.
  • Record and report boom delimber operation activities and maintenance in line with site procedures.
       


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. Plan and prepare for boom delimber operations

1.1 Identify and follow WHS, environmental, legal and organisational requirements relevant to conducting boom delimber operations.

1.2 Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel.

1.3 Select equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.4 Plan boom delimber operations in line with site procedures and environmental and heritage concerns and to ensure minimal damage and recovery.

2. Operate equipment to delimb individual trees

2.1 Establish and maintain communication with relevant personnel.

2.2 Carry out pre-operational checks on equipment and attachments.

2.3 Position equipment for stable and safe access to felled trees and so loads are placed within rated load/reach capacity.

2.4 Coordinate tree supply with other site operations in line with site procedures.

2.5 Clamp, lift and process trees through delimber with minimal damage to surrounding trees.

2.6 Select and adjust processing techniques in response to unexpected characteristics, movement or condition of trees and to maintain efficient operations.

2.7 Place logs to allow clear access for extraction and separation for grade and size when possible.

2.8 Monitor movement and whereabouts of other personnel to ensure work site is safe.

2.9 Move equipment over pre-arranged routes with minimal damage to the environment.

3. Carry out machine operator maintenance

3.1 Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with WHS requirements and site procedures.

3.2 Conduct visual inspection of equipment to identify faults.

3.3 Diagnose and report faults, malfunctions or problems.

3.4 Conduct routine operational servicing to maintain optimum operational performance of equipment.

3.5 Clean and store equipment, attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored.

3.6 Record and report boom delimber operation activities and maintenance 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:

prepare, plan and conduct boom delimber operations to safely and effectively delimb trees mechanically

assess site and tree conditions and plan to work safely

follow work plan for delimbing trees mechanically

adjust operating techniques in response to site conditions

communication skills to interact appropriately with others in the workplace

conducting pre-operational checks and routine operational servicing of equipment.

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

workplace requirements and site standards for carrying out boom delimbing operations

environmental protection requirements

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

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

established communication channels and protocols to maintain safety

processes for managing risks and hazards associated with delimbing operations

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

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

problem identification and resolution strategies and common fault finding techniques

procedures for recording and reporting workplace records and information.

Submission Requirements

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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. Plan and prepare for boom delimber operations

1.1 Identify and follow WHS, environmental, legal and organisational requirements relevant to conducting boom delimber operations.

1.2 Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel.

1.3 Select equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.4 Plan boom delimber operations in line with site procedures and environmental and heritage concerns and to ensure minimal damage and recovery.

2. Operate equipment to delimb individual trees

2.1 Establish and maintain communication with relevant personnel.

2.2 Carry out pre-operational checks on equipment and attachments.

2.3 Position equipment for stable and safe access to felled trees and so loads are placed within rated load/reach capacity.

2.4 Coordinate tree supply with other site operations in line with site procedures.

2.5 Clamp, lift and process trees through delimber with minimal damage to surrounding trees.

2.6 Select and adjust processing techniques in response to unexpected characteristics, movement or condition of trees and to maintain efficient operations.

2.7 Place logs to allow clear access for extraction and separation for grade and size when possible.

2.8 Monitor movement and whereabouts of other personnel to ensure work site is safe.

2.9 Move equipment over pre-arranged routes with minimal damage to the environment.

3. Carry out machine operator maintenance

3.1 Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with WHS requirements and site procedures.

3.2 Conduct visual inspection of equipment to identify faults.

3.3 Diagnose and report faults, malfunctions or problems.

3.4 Conduct routine operational servicing to maintain optimum operational performance of equipment.

3.5 Clean and store equipment, attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored.

3.6 Record and report boom delimber operation activities and maintenance 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
Identify and follow WHS, environmental, legal and organisational requirements relevant to conducting boom delimber operations. 
Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel. 
Select equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Plan boom delimber operations in line with site procedures and environmental and heritage concerns and to ensure minimal damage and recovery. 
Establish and maintain communication with relevant personnel. 
Carry out pre-operational checks on equipment and attachments. 
Position equipment for stable and safe access to felled trees and so loads are placed within rated load/reach capacity. 
Coordinate tree supply with other site operations in line with site procedures. 
Clamp, lift and process trees through delimber with minimal damage to surrounding trees. 
Select and adjust processing techniques in response to unexpected characteristics, movement or condition of trees and to maintain efficient operations. 
Place logs to allow clear access for extraction and separation for grade and size when possible. 
Monitor movement and whereabouts of other personnel to ensure work site is safe. 
Move equipment over pre-arranged routes with minimal damage to the environment. 
Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with WHS requirements and site procedures. 
Conduct visual inspection of equipment to identify faults. 
Diagnose and report faults, malfunctions or problems. 
Conduct routine operational servicing to maintain optimum operational performance of equipment. 
Clean and store equipment, attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored. 
Record and report boom delimber operation activities and maintenance in line with site procedures. 

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