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Plant trees mechanically

Plant trees mechanically

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSIL3002
State Code
ODS04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
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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
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select suitable tree stock, prepare the planting site and plant trees mechanically.The unit applies to individuals who are involved in planting tees mechanically as part of forestry 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. Prepare for mechanical planting operations
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction, and where required seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm safety and environmental requirements, including use of personal protective equipment, for the task according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with mechanical tree planting operations
  • 1.4 Identify emergency and evacuation procedures to follow in the event of an incident or accident
  • 1.5 Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
  • 1.6 Select tools, equipment, machines and materials for mechanical tree planting, and check for serviceability according to workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Obtain, visually assess and prepare planting stock according to work order
2. Assess planting site and stock
  • 2.1 Assess and prepare planting site according to work order
  • 2.2 Select quantity of tree stock to plant according to production target and stock quality
  • 2.3 Select work methods and patterns to suit tree type, plant site and type of equipment
  • 2.4 Identify and resolve issues associated with the site, equipment, tree stock, hazards or safety according to workplace procedures
3. Plant forest trees
  • 3.1 Conduct pre-operational checks of planting machine and report faults if identified
  • 3.2 Use planting machine to plant tree stock according to production target, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Identify and dispose of unsuitable tree stock according to environmental protection practices
  • 3.4 Maintain and store planting machine, tools, equipment and remaining tree stock according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK85 FWPFGM2204 Plant trees mechanically Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHK7 FWP30122 Certificate III in Forest Operations Qualification
BHL3 FWP30121 Certificate III in Forest Operations Qualification