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Evidence Guide: FPIHAR3211B - Operate yarder

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FPIHAR3211B - Operate yarder

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

Prepare for yarder operations

  1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating a yarder are identified and followed
  2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel
  3. Type and quantity of logs to be extracted is identified and assessed for safe working conditions and environmental protection measures
  4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations
  5. Yarder and cable operation activities are planned in line with site procedures
  6. 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 yarder are identified and followed

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Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel

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Type and quantity of logs to be extracted is identified and assessed for safe working conditions and environmental protection measures

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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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Yarder and cable operation activities are planned in line with site procedures

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

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Set up yarder

  1. Yarder is moved to the landing in line with the logging code of practice
  2. Yarder is positioned on landing in line with planned system design and stable, level support base is ensured for outriggers
  3. Tower or spar is inspected, rigged to suit system design and raised in line with manufacturer's recommendations and the logging code of practice
  4. Line shifts are conducted with other personnel and yarder is operated to provide required line slack and tension to facilitate movements
Yarder is moved to the landing in line with the logging code of practice

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Yarder is positioned on landing in line with planned system design and stable, level support base is ensured for outriggers

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Tower or spar is inspected, rigged to suit system design and raised in line with manufacturer's recommendations and the logging code of practice

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Line shifts are conducted with other personnel and yarder is operated to provide required line slack and tension to facilitate movements

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Inspect and maintain cable systems

  1. System components are observed during normal operations, faults noted and corrective action taken
  2. System components are routinely inspected, maintained, repaired or replaced in line with the logging code of practice
  3. Guylines are routinely inspected and tension adjusted to equalise load in line with the logging code of practice
  4. Blocks are lubricated to maintain operational condition
  5. Repetitive damage is diagnosed and the system design or operational practices reviewed and amended
System components are observed during normal operations, faults noted and corrective action taken

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System components are routinely inspected, maintained, repaired or replaced in line with the logging code of practice

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Guylines are routinely inspected and tension adjusted to equalise load in line with the logging code of practice

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Blocks are lubricated to maintain operational condition

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Repetitive damage is diagnosed and the system design or operational practices reviewed and amended

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Haul logs

  1. Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements
  2. Yarder operations are only performed in response to breakout, landing signals or own transmitted signals
  3. Yarder mechanical systems are monitored, managed and controlled to maintain log alignment and satisfy safe operating limits in line with manufacturer's specifications
  4. Tension is controlled in running and standing lines to optimise the lift and deflection consistency with payload and rope capacities
  5. Hang ups and obstacles are anticipated and haul is halted and cleared in cooperation with the rigging slinger
  6. Haul speed, line swing and bridling are used to position logs on the landing and payloads are controlled in cooperation with the chaser
  7. Rigging is returned to extraction point and positioned in line with signals from the rigging slinger
  8. Yarding process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel
Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements

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Yarder operations are only performed in response to breakout, landing signals or own transmitted signals

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Yarder mechanical systems are monitored, managed and controlled to maintain log alignment and satisfy safe operating limits in line with manufacturer's specifications

Completed
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Tension is controlled in running and standing lines to optimise the lift and deflection consistency with payload and rope capacities

Completed
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Hang ups and obstacles are anticipated and haul is halted and cleared in cooperation with the rigging slinger

Completed
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Haul speed, line swing and bridling are used to position logs on the landing and payloads are controlled in cooperation with the chaser

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Rigging is returned to extraction point and positioned in line with signals from the rigging slinger

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Yarding process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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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 perform yarder operations to recover felled logs within 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 yarder operations

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to yarder operations

conducting yarder operations to recover felled logs in line with the work order and within prescribed organisational tolerances

setting up a yarder in line with site conditions

assisting in shifting lines in line with the hook tender's instructions

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 a yarder

Communication skills and interpersonal techniques sufficient to use appropriate signals 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 yarder operation

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

Characteristics of trees

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for yarder operation

Log extraction methods

Cable logging and yarder operating techniques

Rigging techniques and signal systems

Industry standard lengths

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, operation 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 and maintenance and storage requirements

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

Work order is to include:

instructions for the yarder operations to recover felled logs 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

Logs are to include:

the finished product or trunk of a tree after trimming and cross cutting has occurred

and may be:

hardwood or softwood

for production or non-production purposes

Environmental protection measures may include:

ground growth

canopy

general forest lean

wind speed and direction

fallen trees

density of trees

ground slope

soil and water protection

ground hazards and obstacles

contingencies for modifying operations during wet or other adverse weather conditions

Equipment may include:

yarders (mobile and static, with one or more operational drums)

rigging equipment

and is to include:

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

Yarder

is the crane-like vehicle which winches the logs from the felling site to the landing using a cable system

methods include:

inspecting and modifying rigging

pulling logs from the cutting area to the landing

controlling speed, braking, drums, positioning of chokers and manoeuvring of obstacles

Cable operations may include:

activities covering a full range of species, log sizes, falling and retention densities, slope

taking into consideration environmental requirements

use of cable systems including high lead (no skyline), standing skyline and a running skyline with hauling both uphill and downhill

logs attached optimising payload without exceeding the lift or haul capacity of the system

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

Landing:

is the location where the yarder is positioned to receive the logs

Outriggers

are the hydraulic feet or pads put out by the yarder to level the operating base and securely set the yarder in place

Tower

is the crane like raised tower which the cables operate from to provide height for extraction of logs.

Spars

are the out-posted erections which provide elevation for the cables some distance from the yarder tower

Line shifts

are the moving of rigging lines from one area of operation to a new area

System components may include:

ropes

blocks

chains

shackles

Maintenance may include:

regular checks of the tower and components

diagnosis and repair of damaged components

maintenance of fluid levels and air pressures

refuelling and general maintenance

Guylines

support the tower or spar and other rigged erections to provide stability and strength during operation

Blocks

are pulleys cased in a block which aid in changing the direction of a force and to increase power or speed in conjunction with running cables

Pre start-up checks

are conducted to ensure:

equipment has been set up correctly

the systems are performing accurately and operating to optimum performance

Signals may include:

whistle signals

air horns

visual signals

two-way radio

talk-e-tooter signals

other audible signals

Mechanical systems are to include:

haul speed and engine power

yarder operational temperatures and pressures

Tension

is the level of strain or pressure upon cables and ropes

Hang ups

logs which are in the process of being extracted, become entangled or snagged with other objects, usually other standing trees

Obstacles may include:

standing trees

stumps

rocks

ground projections

Rigging slinger role includes:

deciding what logs to take out first and being responsible for getting the logs to the landing without breaking them

directing the choker setter personnel in hooking up logs

transmitting signals to and from the yarder

Bridling

is the cable or chain extensions which assist with choker setting

Chasers

direct the landing of logs in conjunction with the yarder and unhook the logs at the landing site

Records and reports may include:

yarder operations

extraction methods

tree type

size

length

diameter

inspection

quality outcomes

hazards

incidents

equipment malfunctions

and may be:

manual

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