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Evidence Guide: FWPHAR2203 - Hook up felled logs using cables (choker)

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FWPHAR2203 - Hook up felled logs using cables (choker)

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

Prepare for choker setter operations

  1. Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  2. Identify type and quantity of logs to be extracted and assess area for safety and environmental protection practices.
  3. Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  4. Plan choker setter and cable operations in line with work order.
Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

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Identify type and quantity of logs to be extracted and assess area for safety and environmental protection practices.

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Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

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Plan choker setter and cable operations in line with work order.

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Hook up logs

  1. Identify audible or visual signal system to be used.
  2. Select specific logs for next return prior to return of butt rigging in line with planned operations
  3. Assess position of logs to be extracted in line with haul line, hook up point and likely movement.
  4. Monitor stability of logs to be extracted and take precautions against movement in line with logging code of practice.
  5. Direct and control positioning of butt rigging using signals and strawlines to facilitate planned hook ups.
  6. Pull out slack for chokers and grapple ropes to allow safe hook up.
  7. Set chokers or grapples close to end of logs.
  8. Vacate area surrounding logs prior to signalling extraction.
  9. Record and report hook up process and equipment faults to rigging slinger.
Identify audible or visual signal system to be used.

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Select specific logs for next return prior to return of butt rigging in line with planned operations

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Assess position of logs to be extracted in line with haul line, hook up point and likely movement.

Completed
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Monitor stability of logs to be extracted and take precautions against movement in line with logging code of practice.

Completed
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Direct and control positioning of butt rigging using signals and strawlines to facilitate planned hook ups.

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Pull out slack for chokers and grapple ropes to allow safe hook up.

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Set chokers or grapples close to end of logs.

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Vacate area surrounding logs prior to signalling extraction.

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Record and report hook up process and equipment faults to rigging slinger.

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Assist with line shifts

  1. Clear all logs to be hauled with existing line position before line shift is initiated.
  2. Notch stumps in line with code requirements and rigging method to be used.
  3. Pull slack on all lines prior to release of existing rigging.
  4. Dismantle rigging components on existing line, check and set up on new line.
  5. Move obstructions which may cause binding or damage during hauling.
  6. Assist rigging slinger to rig spars, tail trees and intermediate supports.
Clear all logs to be hauled with existing line position before line shift is initiated.

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Notch stumps in line with code requirements and rigging method to be used.

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Pull slack on all lines prior to release of existing rigging.

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Dismantle rigging components on existing line, check and set up on new line.

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Move obstructions which may cause binding or damage during hauling.

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Assist rigging slinger to rig spars, tail trees and intermediate supports.

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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. Prepare for choker setter operations

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify type and quantity of logs to be extracted and assess area for safety and environmental protection practices.

1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.4 Plan choker setter and cable operations in line with work order.

2. Hook up logs

2.1 Identify audible or visual signal system to be used.

2.2 Select specific logs for next return prior to return of butt rigging in line with planned operations

2.3 Assess position of logs to be extracted in line with haul line, hook up point and likely movement.

2.4 Monitor stability of logs to be extracted and take precautions against movement in line with logging code of practice.

2.5 Direct and control positioning of butt rigging using signals and strawlines to facilitate planned hook ups.

2.6 Pull out slack for chokers and grapple ropes to allow safe hook up.

2.7 Set chokers or grapples close to end of logs.

2.8 Vacate area surrounding logs prior to signalling extraction.

2.9 Record and report hook up process and equipment faults to rigging slinger.

3. Assist with line shifts

3.1 Clear all logs to be hauled with existing line position before line shift is initiated.

3.2 Notch stumps in line with code requirements and rigging method to be used.

3.3 Pull slack on all lines prior to release of existing rigging.

3.4 Dismantle rigging components on existing line, check and set up on new line.

3.5 Move obstructions which may cause binding or damage during hauling.

3.6 Assist rigging slinger to rig spars, tail trees and intermediate supports.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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. Prepare for choker setter operations

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify type and quantity of logs to be extracted and assess area for safety and environmental protection practices.

1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.4 Plan choker setter and cable operations in line with work order.

2. Hook up logs

2.1 Identify audible or visual signal system to be used.

2.2 Select specific logs for next return prior to return of butt rigging in line with planned operations

2.3 Assess position of logs to be extracted in line with haul line, hook up point and likely movement.

2.4 Monitor stability of logs to be extracted and take precautions against movement in line with logging code of practice.

2.5 Direct and control positioning of butt rigging using signals and strawlines to facilitate planned hook ups.

2.6 Pull out slack for chokers and grapple ropes to allow safe hook up.

2.7 Set chokers or grapples close to end of logs.

2.8 Vacate area surrounding logs prior to signalling extraction.

2.9 Record and report hook up process and equipment faults to rigging slinger.

3. Assist with line shifts

3.1 Clear all logs to be hauled with existing line position before line shift is initiated.

3.2 Notch stumps in line with code requirements and rigging method to be used.

3.3 Pull slack on all lines prior to release of existing rigging.

3.4 Dismantle rigging components on existing line, check and set up on new line.

3.5 Move obstructions which may cause binding or damage during hauling.

3.6 Assist rigging slinger to rig spars, tail trees and intermediate supports.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

safely and efficiently hook-up felled logs in line with work orders for recovery operations

hook-up logs in varied weather conditions

operate cable systems for felled logs including:

high lead (no skyline)

standing skyline

running skyline

assist in shifting lines in line with the rigging slinger’s instructions

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

content and application of applicable state or territory code of practice relevant to log recovery activities

environmental protection practices for forest and forest farm settings:

safe disposal of waste material

cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

key features of these varying environmental conditions and effects on log recovery:

fallen trees

general forest lean

ground growth

ground hazards and obstacles

ground slope

density of trees

wet and adverse weather conditions

wind speed and direction

characteristics of trees and logs can impact on hooking up felled logs with cables

techniques used by choker setters in the log recovery process:

log hook-up methods

cable logging techniques

rigging techniques

key features of these varying signal systems used for log recovery activities:

talk-e-tooter signals

two-way radio

visual signals

whistle signals

typical industry chain of command for communication of log extraction signals

purpose, features and operation of cable logging system components:

rigging components

cable systems:

high lead (no skyline)

standing skyline

running skyline

organisational procedures specific to log recovery activities:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting hook-up process and equipment faults.

Range Statement

Not Applicable