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Perform landing duties (chaser)

Perform landing duties (chaser)

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPHAR2202
State Code
OCR51
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
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to direct the placement of logs brought to the landing by cable operations and unhook the logs from chokers. The unit applies to individuals who work as chaser operators in cable logging operations in a forest or plantation harvesting environment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation, standards and codes of practice 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 chaser 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 protection requirements for the job according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with chaser activities in a cable logging operation
  • 1.4 Plan chaser activities according to work order or instructions
  • 1.5 Consult with team members and other appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
  • 1.6 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.7 Obtain tools and equipment needed for the work, and check for correct operation and safety
2. Land and unhook logs
  • 2.1 Identify audible or visual signal system to be used
  • 2.2 Monitor the safety of turns entering landing area, and assist yarder to place them using signals according to cable logging code of practice
  • 2.3 Check that logs have at least two-thirds of their weight on the landing before release
  • 2.4 Check stability of logs and unhook when rigging is slackened
  • 2.5 Assist with installation, removal, adjustment and checking of rigging as required
  • 2.6 Record and report chaser safety and equipment faults to appropriate personnel
  • 2.7 Assist with line shifts under direction of appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK42 FWPHAR2204 Perform landing duties (chaser) Unit of competency