Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to design, plan and coordinate the development of log landings and snig tracks in a forest or farm forest setting and to provide support for their construction.
The unit applies to job roles including Harvesting Supervisor, Harvesting Team Leader, Farm Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Operations Supervisor, Propagation and Stand Health Supervisor and Tree Farm Supervisor.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS Elements describe the essential outcomes. | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 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 landing and recovery requirements | 1.1 Analyse workplace health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, standards and codes of practice for the design, construction and operation of landings and snig tracks. 1.2 Obtain and assess information on logging methods, topography and environmental management considerations for site. 1.3 Identify landing location and construction requirements from harvest plan and inspect site to assess factors affecting operations. 1.4 Identify timeframe for use of site and likely weather conditions. 1.5 Calculate and document log extraction methods and storage requirements for landings, roads, tracks, equipment placement, falling and recovery rates and delivery schedules. |
2. Design landing and snig tracks | 2.1 Calculate specific landing site size and level to meet operational requirements, optimise construction time and minimise environmental damage. 2.2 Plan number and location of snig tracks to optimise track clearing and construction time, log handling capacity and minimise environmental damage. 2.3 Locate track and road entry points to landing in line with harvest plan, log handling procedures, vehicle and equipment access, turning and loading space requirements. 2.4 Design landing and track to provide for available equipment and access for construction. 2.5 Plan and document restoration of land on completion of operations. 2.6 Document landing design and track locations in line with regulation. 2.7 Record design and development process and report to appropriate personnel. |
3. Coordinate landing and track development | 3.1 Communicate landing and snig track design and construction plan to site personnel to enable preparation. 3.2 Develop operational procedures for tracks and landings with site personnel. 3.3 Provide technical assistance to site personnel for construction of landing and tracks. 3.4 Monitor construction of landing and tracks; review and modify design to account for unexpected ground, water, vegetation or other environmental conditions. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
designing log landings and snig tracks in line with regulatory requirements, the work order and within prescribed organisational tolerances
planning the layout of the landing and snig tracks in line with site conditions
coordinating the development of the landing and snig tracks
design and coordinate the development of these types of snig tracks:
emergency escape routes
equipment access tracks
hauling tracks
vehicular tracks
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
content and application of applicable commonwealth, state, territory or local government regulations for the design, construction and operation of landings and snig tracks
cable log recovery operations and log extraction methods
key features of these varying environmental conditions and effects on the design and construction of landings and snig tracks:
fallen trees
general forest lean
ground growth
ground hazards and obstacles
ground slope
density of trees
wet and adverse weather conditions
environmental protection practices for forest and forest farm settings:
minimising temporary, short-term, long-term and permanent damage to natural vegetation and landscape
soil and water protection
returning the environment to its original or near to original condition on completion of operations
purpose, features and operational requirements of these types of snig tracks:
emergency escape routes
equipment access tracks
hauling tracks
vehicular tracks
purpose, features and operational requirements of:
landings
vehicles and equipment used on landings and snig tracks
processes for:
designing and coordinating the development of landings and snig tracks
determining the most time and cost effective plan for construction
typical industry chain of command for communication of information, instruction and technical advice
organisational standards, policies and procedures for the design, construction and operation of landings and snig tracks:
workplace health and safety specific to the use of landings and snig tracks
environmental protection
documenting designs for landings and snig tracks
recording and reporting the design and implementation process.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
computers and software programs used for documenting designs for landings and snig tracks
applicable commonwealth, state, territory or local government regulations for the design, construction and operation of landings and snig tracks
harvest plan for the site
topographic maps for the site
template design plans for landings and snig tracks
template reports for recording the design and implementation process
organisational standards, policies and procedures for the design, construction and operation of landings and snig tracks.
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. | |
Numeracy skills to: | identify boundaries and topographical measurements on maps and plans and calculate spatial requirements for landings and snig tracks complete complex calculations involving rates of extraction, height, length, weight, vehicle turning and loading space to determine size and capacity of snig tracks. |
Oral communication skills to: | provide clear and unambiguous information about design plans to site personnel ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to clarify: issues arriving during construction site personnel understanding of plans and modifications use language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences. |
Reading skills to: | interpret complex and unfamiliar: regulatory and environmental information affecting designs harvest plans topographic maps. |
Writing skills to: | document detailed and accurate designs for landings and snig tracks develop and document operational procedures using language easily understood by construction and site personnel complete detailed and accurate reports on the design and implementation process. |
Initiative and enterprise skills to: | initiate and determine the most time and cost effective plan for construction. |
Planning and organising skills to: | design, plan and coordinate landing and snig track development. |
Problem-solving skills to: | identify environmental issues during construction and implement appropriate modifications to designs. |
Teamwork skills to: | work as part of a team to develop plans, procedures and provide technical assistance to other team members during construction phase. |
Technology skills to: | use computers and software programs for documenting designs for landings and snig tracks. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Harvesting and Haulage