Elements and Performance Criteria

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
Legislative requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
Australian Standards
OHS
the environment
equal opportunity
relevant industry codes of practice
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
confidentiality and privacy
duty of care
heritage and traditional land owner issues
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
fire prevention procedures
recording and reporting requirements
equipment use and maintenance and storage requirements
environmental management requirements (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
access and equity principles and practices
Chainsaws may include:
engine or electrically operated hand-held chainsaws
Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisors
clients
colleagues
line management
Hazards may include
exposure to:
loud noise and exhaust fumes
mechanical vibration
hazardous substances (fuel)
cuts and hot surfaces
rotating parts
Frequent/daily services
are to be conducted in line with manufacturer's instructions and may include:
removing, checking and cleaning air filter for damage and penetration of foreign material
cleaning saw body, air intake vents and cooling fins
cleaning chain brake
inspecting chain and guide bar
checking screws/nuts for tightness
checking safety devices
filling fuel tanks and chain oil tanks
Chain checks are to be conducted in line with manufacturer's instructions and may include:
inspecting and adjusting chain
inspecting and replacing chain that is worn, damaged or incorrectly sharpened
sharpening a range of chain types and setting of depth gauges without supervision
Periodic services
are to be conducted in line with manufacturer's instructions and may include:
replacing drive sprocket
cleaning or replacing and setting spark plug
checking and replacing fuel filter
checking chain brake, oil system, flywheel assembly, anti-vibration system, muffler and spark arrestor
inspecting and replacing starter cord and starter spring
matching pitches and gauges of cutting components
dressing and cleaning cutter bar
cleaning fly wheel
removing and cleaning exhaust and fire screen
Maintenance must include:
sharpening
Records and reports may include:
log book recording of maintenance outcomes, faults, malfunctions and damage, hazards and incidents
may be compiled using a computer-based system or other appropriate organisational communication system to record and report
Environmental policies and procedures may relate to:
waste disposal
recycling
re-use

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 carry out a maintenance service and adjustment of hand-held chainsaws
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, including OHS and environmental and manufacturer's specifications relevant to maintaining chainsaws
following organisational policies and procedures relevant to workplace requirements when maintaining chainsaws
communication with others in the workplace
maintenance and adjustment procedures of chainsaws in line with manufacturer's recommendations
selection and use of appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out maintenance of chainsaws
identification and diagnosis of chainsaw faults, malfunctions or irregular operations
sharpening and tensioning of saw chain
application of tagging, repairing, reporting and recording processes
maintenance, storing and cleaning of tools and work area
safe disposal of waste materials
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 comply with 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