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Monitor log recovery (rigging slinger)

Monitor log recovery (rigging slinger)

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPHAR3202
State Code
OCR45
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
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for and navigate the extraction or breakout of logs to the landing in a forest or plantation operation. The unit includes directing choker setters, transmitting signals to the yarder operator and assisting with line shifts for cable logging operations.The unit applies to individuals who work as a rigging slinger operator 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 rigging slinger operations
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements and type and quality of logs to be extracted from work order or instruction and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm safety and environmental protection requirements for the task according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with rigging slinger activities in a cable logging operation
  • 1.4 Plan rigger slinger 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. Plan breakout
  • 2.1 Plan and complete breakout operations according to environmental conditions, health and safety procedures and site procedures
  • 2.2 Identify audible or visual signal system to be used
  • 2.3 Identify obstacles to extraction operations, and develop avoidance plan
  • 2.4 Identify logs to be recovered with current and future haul lines
  • 2.5 Assess information to plan extraction pattern for typical number and size of logs to be hauled
  • 2.6 Plan line shifts during hauling
  • 2.7 Identify and prepare future rigging points and rigging requirements
3. Direct hook-up of logs
  • 3.1 Select specific logs for next turn prior to return of rigging according to planned operation
  • 3.2 Assess stability of logs to be extracted, and take precautions against movement according to code of practice
  • 3.3 Direct choker setters to prepare and hook up logs ready for extraction
  • 3.4 Give haul signals, according to code of practice, when all persons are clear from logs, out of bight of ropes and are in a safe area
  • 3.5 Monitor log movement and stop for corrective action when difficulties occur
  • 3.6 Maintain control of movement using signalling systems until payload is in clear sight of yarder operator
  • 3.7 Report breakout process and equipment faults in line with site procedures
4. Assist with line shifts
  • 4.1 Clear all logs to be hauled with existing line position before line shift is initiated
  • 4.2 Notch stumps according to code requirements for the rigging method to be used, as required
  • 4.3 Pull slack on all lines prior to release of existing rigging, as required
  • 4.4 Dismantle rigging components from the existing line, check and set up on new line, as required
  • 4.5 Move obstructions that may cause binding or damage during hauling
  • 4.6 Rig spars, tail trees and intermediate supports according to workplace procedures, as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK37 FWPHAR3201 Monitor log recovery (rigging slinger) Unit of competency