Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to work effectively in the forest and wood products industry; including meeting the legal and organisational requirements of the job role, prioritising tasks and learning about the industry and its operations. The unit applies to those working in a broad range of roles and in operations of all sizes, including a forest environment, saw mill, wood chip mill, veneer mill, board/plywood mill, timber treatment plant, downstream processing of timber and forest products sales and service.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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. Identify and follow legal and procedural requirements | 1.1 Identify workplace health and safety, environmental and organisational requirements relevant to working effectively in the forest and forest products industry. 1.2 Check organisational requirements relating to work order. 1.3 Identify organisation’s quality standards. |
2. Prioritise and complete daily work activities | 2.1 Check own role and clarify responsibilities. 2.2 Identify, prioritise and complete work tasks within designated timeframes according to work order. 2.3 Review factors negatively affecting the achievement of work tasks and report to appropriate personnel. 2.4 Select equipment appropriate to work task requirements and use it according to manufacturer instructions. 2.5 Work consistently with organisational and legal requirements for diversity, access and equity, and equal employment opportunity. |
3. Identify and access future learning opportunities | 3.1 Actively seek feedback on performance to identify areas for improvement. 3.2 Undertake professional development in line with organisational procedures. 3.3 Seek support to assist and improve own performance to achieve personal and organisational goals and objectives. 3.4 Record and report information regarding learning and competency development in line with organisational requirements. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
complete required tasks that:
meet agreed timelines
follow organisational protocols
meet expected standards for performance
follow workplace health and safety procedures
follow organisational policies and procedures.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
life cycle of forests and wood products
concept of sustainable forest management
role of forests, forestry and wood products in carbon capture and storage
workplace safety and emergency procedures including:
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
manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying and machine guarding
environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material
organisational structure, reporting channels and procedures for recording workplace information
established communication channels and protocols
terms and conditions of employment
types of tools and equipment relevant to the work role, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance
applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the specific job role in forestry operations.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
job specifications and work order
organisational policies and procedures.
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.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Learning skills to: | understand the forestry industry and develop own knowledge and skills. |
Numeracy skills to: | calculate time allocation for work tasks. |
Oral communication skills to: | ask others for feedback on performance and to clarify legal and procedural requirements. |
Reading skills to: | follow work order, safety signs and other workplace information. |
Writing skills to: | record and report information. |
Sectors
Forest Growing and Management
Harvesting and Haulage
Sawmilling and Processing
Timber Manufactured Products
Timber Merchandising
Wood Panel Products
Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture