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Fell small trees

Fell small trees

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCARB202A
State Code
D6649
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/02/2014
Field of Education
050301 - Horticulture
Original Release Date
14/02/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of small tree felling and defines the standard required to: prepare and properly maintain equipment; determine the tree felling conditions, direction of fall, safe fall zone, exclusion zone and escape route; use safe tree felling techniques; use safe tree removal techniques.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify tree felling requirements
  • 1.1. Instructions for tree felling operations are received and clarified with supervisor prior to work being undertaken.
  • 1.2. Topography and site conditions are assessed and factors influencing the natural direction of fall are identified and confirmed with supervisor.
  • 1.3. Tree is visually assessed and factors influencing the tree felling operation are identified and confirmed with supervisor.
  • 1.4. Natural direction of fall, safe fall zone and exclusion zone are determined and confirmed with supervisor.
  • 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with felling operation are identified, risks assessed and reported to the supervisor.
2. Prepare for tree felling
  • 2.1. Felling equipment and component options that are appropriate to the task being undertaken are selected and prepared.
  • 2.2. Appropriate support tools are prepared, transported and placed to minimise felling delays.
  • 2.3. Suitable safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are selected, checked, used, maintained and stored.
  • 2.4. Fall zone is cleared of obstacles and articles which may be damaged by felled tree.
  • 2.5. Clear escape route is established appropriate to the site and according to recognised guidelines.
3. Fell tree
  • 3.1. Location of other personnel is noted and monitored.
  • 3.2. Standard tree felling techniques are determined by ground conditions and state of canopy.
  • 3.3. Corrective action is taken in response to changing conditions or problems encountered.
  • 3.4. Planned escape route is used when tree starts to fall.
  • 3.5. Fall of tree and movement on ground are monitored until felled tree is stable.
  • 3.6. Safe working practices are employed according to OHS requirements.
4. Complete tree felling operation
  • 4.1. Appropriate method of clearing the site of felled tree is determined.
  • 4.2. Machinery required for removal of felled tree is selected and used according to manufacturer's specifications and OHS requirements.
  • 4.3. Fall site is cleared of tree and all tree debris.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Trees may include:
all species of trees and woody tree like vegetation forms.
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

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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
prepare and properly maintain equipment
determine the tree felling conditions, direction of fall, safe fall zone, exclusion zone and escape route
use safe tree felling techniques
use safe tree removal techniques
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2723 RTC2005A Fell small trees Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM51 AHCPCM203 Fell small trees Unit of competency