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Evidence Guide: FPIHAR3208C - Conduct boom delimber operations

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FPIHAR3208C - Conduct boom delimber operations

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

Plan and prepare for boom delimber operations

  1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to conducting boom delimber operations are identified and followed
  2. Site environmental protection measures are adhered to in line with relevant legislation and regulations
  3. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel
  4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations
  5. Tree or log extraction, placement and access requirements are identified and assessed for safe working conditions
  6. Boom delimber operations are planned in line with site procedures and environmental and heritage concerns
  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 conducting boom delimber operations are identified and followed

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

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Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel

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

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Tree or log extraction, placement and access requirements are identified and assessed for safe working conditions

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Boom delimber operations are planned in line with site procedures and environmental and heritage concerns

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

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Operate equipment

  1. All work is conducted in line with work order, environmental and OHS requirements
  2. Boom delimber is operated and manoeuvred within equipment capabilities and limitations to ensure safe and efficient operations
  3. Pre-operational checks are carried out on equipment and attachments in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures
  4. Operating techniques are selected and adjusted as required to meet work requirements and site conditions
  5. Boom delimber performance is systematically monitored to ensure and maintain efficient operations
  6. Site hazards associated with boom delimber operations are detected and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk
  7. Emergency plan procedures are followed with in line with OHS, environmental, legal and site requirements
All work is conducted in line with work order, environmental and OHS requirements

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Boom delimber is operated and manoeuvred within equipment capabilities and limitations to ensure safe and efficient operations

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Pre-operational checks are carried out on equipment and attachments in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures

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Operating techniques are selected and adjusted as required to meet work requirements and site conditions

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Boom delimber performance is systematically monitored to ensure and maintain efficient operations

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Site hazards associated with boom delimber operations are detected and safe operating techniques are used to minimise risk

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

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Delimb individual trees

  1. Movement and whereabouts of other personnel is monitored and work is modified in line with OHS requirements
  2. Access and delimbing characteristics of fallen trees are assessed and processing is planned to ensure minimal damage and maximum recovery
  3. Equipment is positioned for stable and safe access to felled trees and loads are placed within rated load/reach capacity
  4. Tree supply is coordinated with other site operations in line with site procedures
  5. Equipment is safely and efficiently operated to clamp, lift and process trees through delimber with minimal damage to surrounding trees
  6. Logs are placed to allow access for extraction within limitations of available clearance and separation for grade and size when possible
  7. Processing techniques are adjusted as required in response to unexpected characteristics, movement or condition of trees
  8. Equipment is moved over pre-arranged routes with minimal damage to the environment
Movement and whereabouts of other personnel is monitored and work is modified in line with OHS requirements

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Access and delimbing characteristics of fallen trees are assessed and processing is planned to ensure minimal damage and maximum recovery

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Equipment is positioned for stable and safe access to felled trees and loads are placed within rated load/reach capacity

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Tree supply is coordinated with other site operations in line with site procedures

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Equipment is safely and efficiently operated to clamp, lift and process trees through delimber with minimal damage to surrounding trees

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Logs are placed to allow access for extraction within limitations of available clearance and separation for grade and size when possible

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Processing techniques are adjusted as required in response to unexpected characteristics, movement or condition of trees

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Equipment is moved over pre-arranged routes with minimal damage to the environment

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Carry out machine operator maintenance

  1. Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS requirements and site procedures
  2. Visual inspection and fault finding procedures are conducted in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures
  3. Routine operational servicing is conducted to maintain optimum operational performance of equipment in line with manufacturer's recommendations
  4. Equipment, attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures
  5. Faults, malfunctions or problems with equipment are diagnosed and reported in line with site procedures
  6. Boom delimber operation results are recorded and reported in line with site procedures
Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS requirements and site procedures

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Visual inspection and fault finding procedures are conducted in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures

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Routine operational servicing is conducted to maintain optimum operational performance of equipment in line with manufacturer's recommendations

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Equipment, attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures

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Faults, malfunctions or problems with equipment are diagnosed and reported in line with site procedures

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Boom delimber operation results are recorded and reported in line with site procedures

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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 conduct boom delimber operations 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 conducting boom delimber operations

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to conducting boom delimber operations

communicating effectively and working safely with others in the work area

planning, preparing and carrying out boom delimber operations to safely and efficiently delimb trees mechanically

conducting pre-operational checks and routine operational servicing of equipment

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 operate boom delimber and attachments to delimb trees and cut to length

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 and interpret, apply and convey information in written, diagrammatic and/or verbal form

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 boom delimber operations

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 boom delimber operations

Equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

Operational procedures and checks including start-up and shut-down procedures

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 records and 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.

Operations must include:

the mechanical delimbing of trees and cutting to length

and may include:

the segregating and stacking of timber

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

may include action to limit the impact of:

soil and water

general forest lean

wind speed and direction

fallen trees

density of trees

ground slope

ground hazards

obstacles

Work order is to include:

instructions for boom delimber operations including trees/logs to be handled and cutting length requirements

and may include:

information about site plans, forest operational plans and emergency procedures in case of fire and/or accident

instructions for the environmental monitoring of work and procedures

environmental care requirements relevant to the work

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

clients

colleagues

managers

Logs may include:

full range of species

size and conditions to be encountered in local harvesting operations

softwood or hardwood

Safe working conditions

may relate to:

identification of risks and hazards

unsafe ground

fences

holes, pot holes

materials

vehicles

abandoned equipment

personnel

adverse weather conditions (electrical storms, floods)

fires

Planning

requires ensuring minimal equipment and log movement during operations including determining level and stable surfaces for safely relocating loads

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

Capabilities of equipment and/or attachments may include:

efficient and safe operating speed

duration of operation

type of activities performed

weight and/or load limitations

operating limitations

Pre-operational checks

are conducted to ensure equipment and attachments have been set-up correctly, the systems are performing accurately and operating to optimum performance

and may relate to:

visual and audio warning devices and lights

engine and stop engine lights

fluid levels

cab display instrumentation and gauges

on-board computer systems

and may also involve:

start-up, park and shut-down procedures including safety mechanisms operation (horn, operating lights), correct location of equipment, vehicle security

Attachments may include:

electronic measuring equipment

cut-off saws

Site conditions may include:

wet, dry

day, night

stability of ground

broken ground

slope of working surface

location of water table

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

Positioning of equipment is to ensure:

machine stability to minimise movement during and between delimbing operations

safe access to felled trees

safe processing and placement clearance

Visual inspection and fault finding procedures may include:

vehicle number

danger tags

personnel proximity

tyres and rim condition

wheel nuts and studs

light positioning and cleanliness

radiator top up tank

oil leaks, fuel leaks, water leaks

no combustible material around exhaust

damage to equipment

portable fire extinguisher

fire suppression system

cab mounts

windows

engine oil to be checked before starting engine,

grease lines

cab conditions

Routine operational servicing may include:

checking fluid levels

greasing

tightening loose fittings

filter changing

Cleaning methods may include:

water

steam

degreasing

vacuum

forced air

Records and reports may include:

end of shift documentation

work log

and may be:

compiled manually

using a computer-based system or other appropriate organisational communication