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Plan for and coordinate forest harvesting operations

Plan for and coordinate forest harvesting operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPHAR4209
State Code
ODS60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate harvesting operations according to a harvesting plan for an established coupe.The unit applies to individuals involved in planning and supervising forest harvesting operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan harvesting operations
  • 1.1 Review harvesting plan and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), lock-out procedures and safe use of plant and equipment
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with harvesting operations
  • 1.4 Identify workplace environmental protection practices and/or procedures for protecting natural and cultural assets, minimising and disposing of waste material, fire prevention and control, and cleaning plant and equipment
  • 1.5 Calculate size of coupe and available timber according to workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Source and confirm availability of personnel, plant and equipmemt required for harvesting operation
  • 1.7 Establish work plans and schedules for employees and inform them of coupe location and harvesting date
  • 1.8 Apply for planning permits
  • 1.9 Produce harvesting schedule according to harvesting plan and workplace procedures
2. Coordinate harvesting operations
  • 2.1 Confirm forest type, topography, tree species and weather conditions and associated restrictions
  • 2.2 Confirm chain of command for communicating instructions and information
  • 2.3 Calculate gross area of coupe and determine nett area to be harvested according to harvesting plan and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Calculate and record volume of logs to be harvested according to harvesting plan and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Manage and monitor harvesting activities according to harvesting plan and workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Monitor compliance with workplace health and safety, environmental protection and operating practices and/or procedures, and harvest plan requirements
  • 2.7 Contract cartage operators and set cartage routes according to harvesting plan and workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Record outcomes of harvesting activities according to workplace procedures
3. Review harvesting operations
  • 3.1 Review harvesting operations, evaluate problems and report to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Use information gathered from review in planning future harvesting operations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK18 FWPHAR4205 Implement harvesting plans Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL5 FWP40121 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification