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Evidence Guide: FWPHAR3221 - Harvest trees manually (advanced)

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FWPHAR3221 - Harvest trees manually (advanced)

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Prepare for felling

  1. Identify and comply with applicable work health and safety (WHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to harvesting trees
  2. Identify and adhere to site environmental protection measures and harvest plan according to relevant legislation and regulations
  3. Review and check job requirements with appropriate personnel
  4. Select tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations
  5. Sharpen and adjust chainsaw or change components according to manufacturer recommendations
  6. Assess tree and determine felling requirements
  7. Identify and control potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area
  8. Identify trees to be felled and retained and establish general falling direction
  9. Identify log extraction method and requirements
  10. Determine requirements for product quality
  11. Establish and maintain communication with others according to WHS requirements
Identify and comply with applicable work health and safety (WHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to harvesting trees

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Identify and adhere to site environmental protection measures and harvest plan according to relevant legislation and regulations

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Review and check job requirements with appropriate personnel

Completed
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Select tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations

Completed
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Sharpen and adjust chainsaw or change components according to manufacturer recommendations

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Assess tree and determine felling requirements

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Identify and control potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area

Completed
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Identify trees to be felled and retained and establish general falling direction

Completed
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Identify log extraction method and requirements

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Determine requirements for product quality

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Establish and maintain communication with others according to WHS requirements

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Assess conditions and surroundings

  1. Identify and comply with site environmental concerns according to relevant federal, state or territory legislation and local regulations
  2. Identify and assess environmental conditions according to harvesting plan
  3. Assess general factors affecting felling requirements and detect and control specific forest or site risks and hazards
Identify and comply with site environmental concerns according to relevant federal, state or territory legislation and local regulations

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Identify and assess environmental conditions according to harvesting plan

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Assess general factors affecting felling requirements and detect and control specific forest or site risks and hazards

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Assess tree and plan felling

  1. Locate and visually assess tree for felling characteristics
  2. Confirm tree is safe to fell
  3. Assess and check required falling direction and possible deviation
  4. Plan sequence of cuts to fell tree according to standard felling procedures and log quality requirements
  5. Select suitable escape route and clear of growth and other obstacles according to environmental care principles and statutory requirements
  6. Assess limitations of own skills in safely felling trees, identify trees considered outside own skill level and seek assistance from appropriate personnel where required
  7. Note and monitor location and activity of other personnel in the work area and modify activity where required
Locate and visually assess tree for felling characteristics

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Confirm tree is safe to fell

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Assess and check required falling direction and possible deviation

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Plan sequence of cuts to fell tree according to standard felling procedures and log quality requirements

Completed
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Select suitable escape route and clear of growth and other obstacles according to environmental care principles and statutory requirements

Completed
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Assess limitations of own skills in safely felling trees, identify trees considered outside own skill level and seek assistance from appropriate personnel where required

Completed
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Note and monitor location and activity of other personnel in the work area and modify activity where required

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Fell trees of any size, species and condition

  1. Fell individual trees using planned cutting techniques according to site conditions, extraction method and at a safe distance from other personnel in the work area
  2. Adjust cutting technique in response to movement and condition of tree
  3. Use planned escape route when tree starts to fall and monitor the fall and movement of tree on ground until determined stable
  4. Delay movement back into the felling area until all tree material, including from adjacent tree crowns, has fallen, and identify any dangerous tree branches that hang-up
  5. Identify and implement procedures for removal of trees that are hung-up
  6. Fell trees to meet production levels, log extraction methods and site requirements
  7. Dispose of waste materials in line with environmental and operational requirements
Fell individual trees using planned cutting techniques according to site conditions, extraction method and at a safe distance from other personnel in the work area

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Adjust cutting technique in response to movement and condition of tree

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Use planned escape route when tree starts to fall and monitor the fall and movement of tree on ground until determined stable

Completed
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Delay movement back into the felling area until all tree material, including from adjacent tree crowns, has fallen, and identify any dangerous tree branches that hang-up

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Identify and implement procedures for removal of trees that are hung-up

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Fell trees to meet production levels, log extraction methods and site requirements

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Dispose of waste materials in line with environmental and operational requirements

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Maintain equipment

  1. Detect, rectify and report blunt or damaged saw chain according to workplace procedures
  2. Monitor chainsaw for operational effectiveness and record and report faults, malfunctions and problems according to workplace procedures
Detect, rectify and report blunt or damaged saw chain according to workplace procedures

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Monitor chainsaw for operational effectiveness and record and report faults, malfunctions and problems according to workplace procedures

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Assessed

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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 felling

1.1 Identify and comply with applicable work health and safety (WHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to harvesting trees

1.2 Identify and adhere to site environmental protection measures and harvest plan according to relevant legislation and regulations

1.3 Review and check job requirements with appropriate personnel

1.4 Select tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations

1.5 Sharpen and adjust chainsaw or change components according to manufacturer recommendations

1.6 Assess tree and determine felling requirements

1.7 Identify and control potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area

1.8 Identify trees to be felled and retained and establish general falling direction

1.9 Identify log extraction method and requirements

1.10 Determine requirements for product quality

1.11 Establish and maintain communication with others according to WHS requirements

2. Assess conditions and surroundings

2.1 Identify and comply with site environmental concerns according to relevant federal, state or territory legislation and local regulations

2.2 Identify and assess environmental conditions according to harvesting plan

2.3 Assess general factors affecting felling requirements and detect and control specific forest or site risks and hazards

3. Assess tree and plan felling

3.1 Locate and visually assess tree for felling characteristics

3.2 Confirm tree is safe to fell

3.3 Assess and check required falling direction and possible deviation

3.4 Plan sequence of cuts to fell tree according to standard felling procedures and log quality requirements

3.5 Select suitable escape route and clear of growth and other obstacles according to environmental care principles and statutory requirements

3.6 Assess limitations of own skills in safely felling trees, identify trees considered outside own skill level and seek assistance from appropriate personnel where required

3.7 Note and monitor location and activity of other personnel in the work area and modify activity where required

4. Fell trees of any size, species and condition

4.1 Fell individual trees using planned cutting techniques according to site conditions, extraction method and at a safe distance from other personnel in the work area

4.2 Adjust cutting technique in response to movement and condition of tree

4.3 Use planned escape route when tree starts to fall and monitor the fall and movement of tree on ground until determined stable

4.4 Delay movement back into the felling area until all tree material, including from adjacent tree crowns, has fallen, and identify any dangerous tree branches that hang-up

4.5 Identify and implement procedures for removal of trees that are hung-up

4.6 Fell trees to meet production levels, log extraction methods and site requirements

4.7 Dispose of waste materials in line with environmental and operational requirements

5. Maintain equipment

5.1 Detect, rectify and report blunt or damaged saw chain according to workplace procedures

5.2 Monitor chainsaw for operational effectiveness and record and report faults, malfunctions and problems according to workplace procedures

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 felling

1.1 Identify and comply with applicable work health and safety (WHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to harvesting trees

1.2 Identify and adhere to site environmental protection measures and harvest plan according to relevant legislation and regulations

1.3 Review and check job requirements with appropriate personnel

1.4 Select tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations

1.5 Sharpen and adjust chainsaw or change components according to manufacturer recommendations

1.6 Assess tree and determine felling requirements

1.7 Identify and control potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area

1.8 Identify trees to be felled and retained and establish general falling direction

1.9 Identify log extraction method and requirements

1.10 Determine requirements for product quality

1.11 Establish and maintain communication with others according to WHS requirements

2. Assess conditions and surroundings

2.1 Identify and comply with site environmental concerns according to relevant federal, state or territory legislation and local regulations

2.2 Identify and assess environmental conditions according to harvesting plan

2.3 Assess general factors affecting felling requirements and detect and control specific forest or site risks and hazards

3. Assess tree and plan felling

3.1 Locate and visually assess tree for felling characteristics

3.2 Confirm tree is safe to fell

3.3 Assess and check required falling direction and possible deviation

3.4 Plan sequence of cuts to fell tree according to standard felling procedures and log quality requirements

3.5 Select suitable escape route and clear of growth and other obstacles according to environmental care principles and statutory requirements

3.6 Assess limitations of own skills in safely felling trees, identify trees considered outside own skill level and seek assistance from appropriate personnel where required

3.7 Note and monitor location and activity of other personnel in the work area and modify activity where required

4. Fell trees of any size, species and condition

4.1 Fell individual trees using planned cutting techniques according to site conditions, extraction method and at a safe distance from other personnel in the work area

4.2 Adjust cutting technique in response to movement and condition of tree

4.3 Use planned escape route when tree starts to fall and monitor the fall and movement of tree on ground until determined stable

4.4 Delay movement back into the felling area until all tree material, including from adjacent tree crowns, has fallen, and identify any dangerous tree branches that hang-up

4.5 Identify and implement procedures for removal of trees that are hung-up

4.6 Fell trees to meet production levels, log extraction methods and site requirements

4.7 Dispose of waste materials in line with environmental and operational requirements

5. Maintain equipment

5.1 Detect, rectify and report blunt or damaged saw chain according to workplace procedures

5.2 Monitor chainsaw for operational effectiveness and record and report faults, malfunctions and problems according to workplace procedures

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:

comply with applicable federal, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice including WHS, environmental and organisational policies and procedures relevant to harvesting trees at an advanced level

comply with applicable licensing or certification requirements relevant to harvesting trees at an advanced level

effectively communicate and use safe working practices, including maintaining an awareness of other personnel activity in the work area

assess site conditions, by applying environmental protection measures, detecting hazards and own skill level for harvesting trees at an advanced level

conduct a tree assessment

Identify structural defects and stresses in trees and the impact on felling, including exclusion of trees from hand felling due to hazardous and difficult situations for assessment, monitoring and safe falling including a crown that contains dead or broken material, entanglement or malformation

plan a felling sequence for individual trees and preparing surroundings including escape route

harvest advanced trees using appropriate cuts safely without damage to personnel, equipment and surrounding environment

identify trees that are hung up

select, prepare and maintain chainsaw equipment including recognising faults, problems and malfunctions

assess, plan and safely operate chainsaw equipment to manually harvest trees at an advanced level

use tree felling techniques including scarf cutting , back cutting to provide hinge-wood and the use of wedges to assist in controlling falling direction

apply appropriate extraction methods

apply specifications as outlined in harvesting plan

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

Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements including:

PPE and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

firefighting equipment

hazard and risk control procedures

fatigue management procedures

appropriate signage

elimination of hazardous materials and substances procedures

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to fire

techniques for manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

types and purposes of cuts to fell trees, including scarf cutting and back cutting to provide hinge-wood and maintain control of tree

typical tree defects and how these affect tree felling activities:

shakes

insect defects

knots and resin pockets

pipe

drysides

Identifying trees:

that contain hazards and are deemed unsafe to fell

considered outside own skill level

trees where cuts made may lead to loss of control of tree in felling

hazards and related risks and the impact on felling trees of:

uneven and unstable terrain

unsafe trees

fires

overhead and underground services

excavations

traffic

structures

hazardous materials

insects and animals

other personnel and machinery

methods used to remove trees that are hung up and procedures for removal

methods for assessing chain condition

cutting patterns used to optimise time to fell trees

environmental protection measures to follow when felling trees related to:

native vegetation

soil and water

heritage and archeological artefacts

flora and fauna

geomorphologic features

landscape

external site pollution

recreational opportunities

regeneration opportunities

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

key features of these varying environmental conditions and their effects on advanced tree felling and harvesting activities:

general forest lean

ground growth

ground hazards and obstacles

ground slope

gullies

presence and density of seed and habitat trees

water courses

wet and adverse weather conditions

wind speed and direction

the use of types of tools and equipment for harvesting trees manually, and the procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance including:

warning signs

chainsaw and components

PPE and clothing

first aid equipment

maintenance requirements

support tools

components of a harvesting plan including an extraction plan, a traffic plan, environmental requirements, restricted areas, identified hazards and product volumes

log extraction methods including skidding, forwarding, using cable or shovel logging and following the harvest plan when felling trees

work order information regarding

tree felling requirements

requirements for product quality

harvesting plan

risk assessments for tree-felling including

ground and environmental conditions likely to affect harvesting activities:

ground stability

ground slope

forest lean

weather conditions

underground and overhead services

forest fire

position and movement of personnel working on the harvesting site

traffic management

safety signage warning of harvesting operations in the area.

Range Statement

Not Applicable