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Evidence Guide: FPICOT3238B - Operate a pole saw

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FPICOT3238B - Operate a pole saw

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for trimming

  1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating a pole saw are identified and followed
  2. Work plan is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  3. Type and quantity of trees to be trimmed are identified and assessed for safe working conditions
  4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations
  5. Pre-startup checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements
  6. Trimming activities are planned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
  7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating a pole saw are identified and followed

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Work plan is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel

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Type and quantity of trees to be trimmed are identified and assessed for safe working conditions

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

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Pre-startup checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements

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Trimming activities are planned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements

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

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Assess trees

  1. Environmental conditions are assessed and used to plan the trimming of each tree
  2. Movement and whereabouts of other personnel are monitored and work is modified in line with OHS regulations
  3. Tree, location and stability are assessed for conditions likely to affect safety of trimming activities
  4. Trees unable to be trimmed safely are identified and referred to appropriate personnel
Environmental conditions are assessed and used to plan the trimming of each tree

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Movement and whereabouts of other personnel are monitored and work is modified in line with OHS regulations

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Tree, location and stability are assessed for conditions likely to affect safety of trimming activities

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Trees unable to be trimmed safely are identified and referred to appropriate personnel

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Trim trees

  1. Accessible branches and knots are trimmed to specifications in line with maximum height allowances and manufacturer recommendations
  2. Pole saw is operated to trim tree in line with safety regulations and cutting technique is adjusted in response to condition of the tree
  3. Unexpected characteristics of a tree are diagnosed and planning is reviewed
  4. Cut is completed once initiated, minimising splitting and in line with the work plan
  5. Cut branches are cleared from the site in line with standard operating procedures and environmental requirements
  6. Trimming processes and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel
Accessible branches and knots are trimmed to specifications in line with maximum height allowances and manufacturer recommendations

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Pole saw is operated to trim tree in line with safety regulations and cutting technique is adjusted in response to condition of the tree

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Unexpected characteristics of a tree are diagnosed and planning is reviewed

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Cut is completed once initiated, minimising splitting and in line with the work plan

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Cut branches are cleared from the site in line with standard operating procedures and environmental requirements

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Trimming processes and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel

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Conduct operator maintenance

  1. Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures
  2. Chain is checked for blunt or damaged condition
  3. Chain and other components are removed, sharpened, maintained, adjusted and replaced in line with manufacturer recommendations
  4. Chain and other components that need replacing are dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements
  5. Pole saw setup is assessed and adjusted to suit cutting conditions
  6. Pole saw is kept clear of dust, shavings and debris and checked to make sure it meets relevant standards
Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures

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Chain is checked for blunt or damaged condition

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Chain and other components are removed, sharpened, maintained, adjusted and replaced in line with manufacturer recommendations

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Chain and other components that need replacing are dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements

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Pole saw setup is assessed and adjusted to suit cutting conditions

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Pole saw is kept clear of dust, shavings and debris and checked to make sure it meets relevant standards

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 pole saw 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 pole saw

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to operating a pole saw

trimming trees with a pole saw in line with the work plan and within prescribed organisational tolerances

conducting operator maintenance on a pole saw

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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 trim trees

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Literacy skills sufficient to record and report workplace information; maintain documentation

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

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults; 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 pole saw

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

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for operating a pole saw, including safety procedures

Environmental risks and hazards

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Characteristics of trees and timber defects

Trimming procedures for cutting overhead

Methods for assessing condition of pole saw chain

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

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

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

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

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, maintenance and storage requirements

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

Work plan is to include:

instructions for the trimming and despatch of felled branches from the work site

and may include:

type

size

length

quantity

grade

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

Trees may include:

native species

imported species

plantation trees

non-plantation trees

Trimming is to include:

cutting off branches, burls and other small growths at a height requiring the use of a pole saw

Equipment is to include:

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

and may include:

pole saws

specific safety attire

maintenance tools and equipment

Pre-startup checks

are conducted to ensure:

equipment has been set up correctly

systems are performing accurately

equipment is operating to optimum performance

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Environmental conditions may include:

ground growth

ground slope

ground hazards

obstacles

Conditions may include:

location of the tree in determining safety for trimming conditions

stability of the tree in determining safety for trimming conditions

Pole saw is to include:

mechanised saw at the end of a long extension pole from the bottom of the pole

and may also include:

manual saws

non-mechanised saws

Splitting is

the branch tearing away part of the tree bark beneath the branch, once the branch releases from the result of cutting

Clearing may include:

recycling cut branches

redirecting cut branches for energy recovery

Records and reports may include:

tree type

size

length

diameter

inspection information

grading and labelling outcomes

storage locations

quality outcomes

hazards

incidents

equipment malfunctions

and may be:

manual

a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system

Chain

is the fast moving component surrounding the pole saw blade, containing many linked teeth

Dealing with may include:

recycling chain and other components that need replacing

re-using chain and other components that need replacing

sending chain and other components that need replacing to landfill