FPIHAR3214C
Operate a single grip harvester

This unit describes the outcomes required to operate a single grip harvester. The unit includes planning and preparation for work, the conduct of operational checks, and the safe and effective operation of the single grip harvester for a range of mandatory tasks. It also includes the fitting, use and removal of cutting attachments and operator maintenance activities Compliance with licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be required in various jurisdictionsThis unit replaces FPIHAR3214B Operate a single grip harvester

Application

The unit involves operating a single grip harvester in a forest environment

The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority


Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for operation

1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating a single grip harvester are identified and followed

1.2. Site environmental protection measures are adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations

1.3. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriatepersonnel

1.4. Type and quantity of material to be processed with a single grip harvester is assessed and prepared

1.5. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations

1.6. Single grip harvester operations are planned in line with site procedures and environmental and heritage concerns

1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements

2. Operate a single grip harvester

2.1. All work is conducted in line with work order, environmental and OHS requirements

2.2. Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site requirements

2.3. Single grip harvester controls and functions, including manoeuvrability are checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported

2.4. Site hazards associated with single grip harvester operations are detected and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk

2.5. Operating techniques for the single grip harvester are applied to achieve optimum efficiency in line with manufacturer's design specifications

2.6. Single grip harvester is operated in line with operating procedures

2.7. Emergency plan procedures are followed in line with OHS, environmental, legal and site requirements

3. Fell and process trees

3.1. Communication practices associated with processing of materials are conducted in line with site procedures and checked between parties

3.2. Single grip harvesting head is used in line with safe working requirements and OHS legislation

3.3. Machinery is positioned ensuring stability and located to effectively process felled trees in line with job specifications

3.4. Felled trees are processed safely and effectively in line with industry safety standards and manufacturer's specifications

4. Select, remove and fit cutting attachments

4.1. Cutting attachment is selected for the task

4.2. Cutting attachment is removed and fitted in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site requirements

4.3. Cutting attachment is tested to ensure correct fitting and operation as specified in manufacturer's recommendations

4.4. Cutting attachment is used in line with manufacturer's recommendations and design limits

4.5. Removed attachments are cleaned and stored in designated location in line with manufacturer's recommendations

5. Carry out machine operator maintenance

5.1. Single grip harvester is safely parked, shut-down and prepared for maintenance in line with manufacturer's recommendations and organisational requirements

5.2. Visual inspection and fault finding operations are conducted in line with manufacturer's recommendations and organisational requirements

5.3. Defective parts are removed and replaced safely and effectively in line with manufacturer's recommendations and organisational requirements

5.4. Regular programmed maintenance tasks are carried out in line with manufacturer's recommendations and organisational requirements

5.5. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in line with site environmental management plan

5.6. Plant, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in line with manufacturer's recommendations and standard work practices

5.7. Single grip harvester operational records and reports are completed accurately and processed in line with site procedures

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment: efficiently and safely operate a single grip harvester

Communication skills and interpersonal techniques sufficient to interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace

Literacy skills sufficient to accurately record and report workplace information, and maintain documentation

Numeracy skills sufficient to estimate, measure and calculate time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for operating a single grip harvester

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for operating a single grip harvester

Single grip harvester operations and operating techniques

Single grip harvester capabilities and attachments

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use and maintenance including equipment safety requirements

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently operate a single grip harvester in line with organisational requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to operating a single grip harvester

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to operating a single grip harvester

following applicable licensing or certification requirements

communicating and working safely with others in the work area

operating a single grip harvester to fell, delimb and cut trees to length in line with site requirements

changing and fitting a single grip harvester cutting attachment in line with manufacturer's specifications

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

heritage and traditional land owner issues

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use and maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Environmental protection measures

may include action to limit the impact to:

ground growth and canopy

soil and water

may include action to limit the impact of:

general forest lean

wind speed and direction

fallen trees

density of trees

ground slope

ground hazards

obstacles

Work order is to include:

instructions for the operation of a single grip harvester and its respective tasks

and may include:

instructions for the environmental monitoring of work and procedures

environmental care requirements relevant to the work

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

suppliers

clients

colleagues

managers

Equipment is to include:

single grip harvesters

relevant maintenance equipment

procedures for equipment lock-out such as protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine

Environmental and heritage concerns may include:

dust

noise

water

flora and fauna

heritage legislation

culturally sensitive sites and artefacts

plantations

native forest

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

hand or other agreed signals

eye contact with other operators or personnel

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of electronic communication devices

Pre start-up checks

are conducted to ensure:

equipment has been set-up correctly

attachments are fitted accurately

plant is operating to optimum performance

Hazards may include:

uneven/unstable terrain

trees

fires

overhead and underground services

bridges

buildings

excavations

traffic

embankment

cuttings

structures and hazardous materials

Emergency plan may include:

notification of authorities

evacuation procedures

isolation procedures

equipment shut-down procedures

clean up

first aid

use of personal protective equipment and clothing

guarding

access and exit

Single grip harvesting head

is a piece of equipment capable of felling and processing trees, attached to a tracked or wheeled carrier

Stability

is to ensure the single grip harvester is positioned and secured so as not to topple over during operations

Cutting attachments may include:

sprocket

bar and chain components used for felling or docking trees

Tasks

may include processing materials such as:

felling

delimbing

measuring

bucking

cutting to length

topping

piling

Records and reports may include:

cable recovery operations

extraction methods

hazards

incidents or equipment malfunctions

and may be:

manual

using a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system


Sectors

Not Applicable


Competency Field

Harvesting and Haulage


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor