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Operate integrated or split flail and wood chipper with crane

Operate integrated or split flail and wood chipper with crane

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPHAR3203
State Code
OCR76
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
180
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate an integrated or split flail debarker and wood chipper with crane in an infield wood chipping operation. This unit includes preparing for infield wood chipping activities, conducting pre-operational machinery checks, setting up machinery, loading whole trees and logs with crane, monitoring machine operations, and implementing machine maintenance.The unit applies to individuals who work as infield wood chipping machine operators in a commercial forest environment. 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. Prepare for infield wood chipping activities
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm production targets and assess wood flow requirements to ensure efficient machine operation and overall productivity
  • 1.3 Confirm safety and environmental protection requirements for the task according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with machine operations
  • 1.5 Identify emergency procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
  • 1.6 Identify type and quantity of material to be chipped, and quality requirements for chipped material
  • 1.7 Plan infield wood chipping activities according to work order or instruction
  • 1.8 Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
  • 1.9 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.10 Conduct pre-operational machinery checks according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures
2. Set up integrated or split flail and wood chipper with crane
  • 2.1 Determine an appropriate location for integrated or split flail and wood chipper with crane
  • 2.2 Position machine according to work requirements, manufacturer instructions, terrain characteristics, workflow and workplace safety requirements
  • 2.3 Secure and set up machine according to work requirements, manufacturer instructions and workplace safety requirements
3. Chip whole trees and logs
  • 3.1 Assess whole trees and logs and dispose of or recycle material unsuitable for chipping according to environmental protection practices, quality requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Load flail/chipper systematically using crane at feed rate applicable to safety and stability of machine, characteristics of material to be chipped, chip quality, capacity of flail and chipper and loading capacity of transport vehicles
  • 3.3 Chip whole trees and logs to chip sizes specified in work order
  • 3.4 Operate crane and manoeuvre log grapple safely and efficiently to avoid harm to people, flail/chipper, other machines and the environment
  • 3.5 Confirm all merchantable product from the site is loaded into flail/chipper and all waste is managed according to work plan
  • 3.6 Monitor output for compliance with flailing and chip specifications
  • 3.7 Confirm safety of self and others and monitor location of people in relation to machine while machine is in operation
  • 3.8 Load chipped material into transport vehicles according to vehicle load and distribution requirements and load covering requirements
  • 3.9 Respond to critical situations requiring emergency shutdown to prevent personal injury or damage to machine or product
4. Carry out operator maintenance
  • 4.1 Lock out equipment according to workplace safety and manufacturer requirements
  • 4.2 Access tools and service equipment required for performing routine maintenance according to manufacturer instructions
  • 4.3 Check flail chains, chipper knives, counter knives and anvil for wear and damage at appropriate or recommended intervals
  • 4.4 Complete operator maintenance tasks according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK31 FWPHAR3215 Operate a heavy production mobile chipper Unit of competency