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Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPHAR2206
State Code
AXK40
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to operate a mobile chipping or mulching unit to chip or mulch timber refuse such as branches and other timber waste left after felling operations. Work is completed in a forest or forest farm setting.The unit applies to those who operate a mobile chipping or mulching unit in a forest environment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for mobile chipping or mulching.
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.3 Identify type and quantity of timber refuse to be chipped or mulched.
  • 1.4 Plan chipping or mulching activities in line with work order.
2. Chip or mulch timber refuse
  • 2.1 Reject timber refuse assessed as unsuitable for chipping or mulching and dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 2.2 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection requirements.
  • 2.3 Position, secure and set up chipping and mulching unit in line with manufacturer's specifications and required size.
  • 2.4 Direct timber refuse into chipper or mulcher at rate applicable to machine capacity.
  • 2.5 Chip timber refuse to chip sizes specified in work order.
  • 2.6 Respond to critical situations requiring emergency shutdown to prevent personal injury or damage to machine or product.
3. Complete operator maintenance.
  • 3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
  • 3.2 Check cutters for wear and damage at appropriate or recommended intervals.
  • 3.3 Remove, replace and dispose of cutters in line with manufacturer’s recommendations, s ite procedures and environmental protection practices.
  • 3.4 Complete operator maintenance tasks in line with manufacturer’s recommendations and site procedures.
  • 3.5 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6027 FPIHAR2206B Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCR48 FWPHAR2208 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher Unit of competency