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Fall trees manually (basic)

Fall trees manually (basic)

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2236
State Code
AXL67
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
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to assess and manually fall small trees with a low level of complexity and to complete operator maintenance.Basic trees typical to the scope of this unit may include the following characteristics:lean and distribution of the crown weight does not create a complex situation to assess or fellsmall dimensions relative to local forest size distributionno excessive leanno visible damage or defectspecies that are not prone to free splitting and adverse reactions during fellingsingle stem or non-complex multi-stemsdiameter of tree is less than chainsaw bar lengthgrown on terrain and slope that does not add significant complexity to the operationThe unit applies to those in a forest, agricultural, local council, emergencies services and other government agency environment. With the exception of minor forest produce, it is not relevant to commercial harvesting operations.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for felling
  • 1.1 Identify and adhere to work specifications and site environmental protection measures relevant to felling basic trees in line with organisational requirements and relevant regulations
  • 1.2 Review and check job requirements with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Select tools and equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.4 Identify trees to be retained and felled
  • 1.5 Establish and maintain communication with others according to WHS requirements
2. Prepare for felling
  • 2.1 Review location and stability for conditions likely to affect felling activities
  • 2.2 Identify and report site environmental conditions to appropriate personnel
  • 2.3 Identify and control potential and existing risks and hazards
  • 2.4 Monitor and exclude location and activity of other personnel on the work site
3. Assess tree and plan felling
  • 3.1 Assess limitations of own skills in safely felling trees, identify trees considered outside own skill level and seek assistance from appropriate personnel where required
  • 3.2 Confirm that tree is safe to fell
  • 3.3 Visually assess tree for felling characteristics, defects and stresses
  • 3.4 Assess and check required falling direction and possible deviation
  • 3.5 Plan sequence of cuts to fell tree according to standard felling procedures
  • 3.6 Select suitable escape route and clear of growth and other obstacles according to environmental care principles and statutory requirements
4. Apply tree felling techniques
  • 4.1 Fell individual trees using selected cutting techniques according to WHS and job requirements
  • 4.2 Adjust cutting technique in response to movement and condition of tree
  • 4.3 Use planned escape route when tree starts to fall and monitor the fall and movement of tree on ground until determined stable
  • 4.4 Delay movement back into the felling area until all tree material, including from adjacent tree crowns, has fallen
  • 4.5 Identify and implement procedures for removal of trees that are hung-up
  • 4.6 Dispose of waste materials in line with environmental and operational requirements
5. Maintain equipment
  • 5.1 Inspect equipment on completion of trimming and cutting activities
  • 5.2 Identify damaged saws and cutting attachments for repair or replacement according to organisational requirements and manufacturer recommendations
  • 5.3 Remove, clean, adjust or replace chain and other components according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 5.4 Maintain tools and equipment according to WHS requirements and manufacturer recommendations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF816 FPICOT2236 Fall trees manually (basic) Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCR50 FWPCOT2253 Fell trees manually (basic) Unit of competency