Operate forwarder

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FWPHAR3227, 'Operate forwarder'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate forwarder' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare to operate a forwarder

1.1 Review production plan, confirm its targets for felling and processing and assess wood flow requirements to ensure efficient machine operation and overall productivity

1.2 Confirm type, size and quantity of logs to be moved with forwarder to ensure that the load and the machine are in line with safe working requirements and industry standards for operation

1.3 Confirm, identify and report health, safety, environmental and heritage risks of operation in line with standard operating procedures and site safety and environmental management plans

1.4 Apply risk control measures in line with standard operating procedures, site operational plan, legislative requirements and industry standards to eliminate or minimise risks

1.5 Identify emergency plan procedures to follow in the event of an emergency

1.6 Use production plan to identify entry points to the coupe, extraction routes and directions to the landing or other locations for efficient extraction of logs, minimum environmental impact and interference with other forestry operations

1.7 Assess terrain characteristics to establish machine stability

1.8 Carry out pre-operational checks on machine in line with workplace procedures or manufacturers' recommendations to ensure optimal production performance and operational effectiveness

2. Operate forwarder for loading

2.1 Use industry-accepted warning signs, vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems and procedures to maintain communication and workplace safety during operation

2.2 Drive and position forwarder for stability, safe access to logs and within reach of the crane and adjust the technique in response to terrain conditions

2.3 Use cabin controls to operate the crane to load the rear bunk by aligning and grappling logs to create a stable load

2.4 Systematically load logs into the bunk by using handling techniques to avoid log damage in line with the production plan requirements

2.5 Use techniques to maintain product separation in the bunk when multiple product grades are loaded or in line with the production plan requirements

3. Operate forwarder for transporting and unloading

3.1 Use techniques and appropriate equipment to restrain load in line with positioning and stability requirements for transportation

3.2 Line up the crane behind the forwarder and drive to the mill or landing site efficiently and safely to avoid damage to logs and equipment

3.3 Unload logs into safe and stable stacks at landing area or directly onto a truck

3.4 Recover all merchantable product from site in line with the production plan requirements

4. Segregate and stack logs

4.1 Visually assess logs for size, species and quality characteristics during loading at the felling site and unloading at the landing bay to ensure they are placed in the appropriate stack and in line with the production plan requirements

4.2 Mark and report logs that cannot be clearly and safely assessed in line with the production plan requirements

4.3 Position and construct log stacks to avoid log damage, provide stability, restrict height and facilitate safe access and conduct of other landing and equipment operations in line with planned worksite layout

4.4 Maintain stack separation and identification to ensure products are presented for an optimum transport and logistics cycle time and are in line with industry standards and production plan requirements

4.5 Clean area of all debris resulting from loading and unloading operations in line with resource management policies

5. Carry out machine operator maintenance

5.1 Park, shut-down, de-energise and isolate forwarder in line with workplace procedures or manufacturers' recommendations

5.2 Clean, check and carry out routine maintenance tasks on forwarder and equipment to maintain optimum operational performance

5.3 Identify and report machine and equipment faults, malfunctions or problems in line with workplace procedures or manufacturers' recommendations

5.4 Clean work area and dispose of or recycle waste materials in line with site environmental management plan

5.5 Record forwarder operations and maintenance activities