Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
FWPHAR3225 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate excavator with log grapple
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | FWPHAR3225 - Operate excavator with log grapple |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate an excavator with log grapple for log production and use optimised production processes in a commercial forest harvesting environment. The main job functions are to load logs on trucks and/or sort log stacks at roadside or landing area for transportation. Other functions include slash removal. Activities are to be conducted safely and efficiently.The unit applies to individuals who work as excavator with log grapple operators in small or larger harvesting crews. Operators generally work under broad direction to complete routine activities related to crawler tractor operations and take responsibility for their work. This unit does not apply to excavator operations that undertake dogging, rigging and/or scaffoldingwork. No occupational licensing, legislative 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. |
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Competency Field |
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: Plan and prepare to operate an excavator with log grapple |
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Element: Operate excavator with log grapple to load log trucks and/or sort log stacks |
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Element: Segregate and stack stems and/or logs |
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Element: Carry out machine operator maintenance |
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