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Design log landings and snig tracks

Design log landings and snig tracks

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPHAR4203
State Code
AXK21
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to design, plan and coordinate the development of log landings and snig tracks in a forest or farm forest setting and to provide support for their construction.The unit applies to job roles including Harvesting Supervisor, Harvesting Team Leader, Farm Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Supervisor, Forestry Operations Supervisor, Propagation and Stand Health Supervisor and Tree Farm Supervisor.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan landing and recovery requirements
  • 1.1 Analyse workplace health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, standards and codes of practice for the design, construction and operation of landings and snig tracks.
  • 1.2 Obtain and assess information on logging methods, topography and environmental management considerations for site.
  • 1.3 Identify landing location and construction requirements from harvest plan and inspect site to assess factors affecting operations.
  • 1.4 Identify timeframe for use of site and likely weather conditions.
  • 1.5 Calculate and document log extraction methods and storage requirements for landings, roads, tracks, equipment placement, falling and recovery rates and delivery schedules.
2. Design landing and snig tracks
  • 2.1 Calculate specific landing site size and level to meet operational requirements, optimise construction time and minimise environmental damage.
  • 2.2 Plan number and location of snig tracks to optimise track clearing and construction time, log handling capacity and minimise environmental damage.
  • 2.3 Locate track and road entry points to landing in line with harvest plan, log handling procedures, vehicle and equipment access, turning and loading space requirements.
  • 2.4 Design landing and track to provide for available equipment and access for construction.
  • 2.5 Plan and document restoration of land on completion of operations.
  • 2.6 Document landing design and track locations in line with regulation.
  • 2.7 Record design and development process and report to appropriate personnel.
3. Coordinate landing and track development
  • 3.1 Communicate landing and snig track design and construction plan to site personnel to enable preparation.
  • 3.2 Develop operational procedures for tracks and landings with site personnel.
  • 3.3 Provide technical assistance to site personnel for construction of landing and tracks.
  • 3.4 Monitor construction of landing and tracks; review and modify design to account for unexpected ground, water, vegetation or other environmental conditions.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6043 FPIHAR4203B Design log landings and snig tracks Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS80 FWPCOT4216 Plan for and coordinate construction of log landings and snig tracks Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL1 FWP40116 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification