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Transport forestry produce using trucks

Transport forestry produce using trucks

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3316
State Code
OCR56
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
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to drive trucks to and from forestry harvesting sites, facilitate loading and unloading, and deliver forestry produce to its destination. Produce could include bark, wood shavings, wood chips and biofuel materials. The unit applies to individuals who transport forestry produce by driving heavy vehicles in a variety of work settings, including forest environments, log dumps, saw mills, wood chip mills, veneer mills, and board/plywood mills.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety and chain of responsibility regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.Licensing requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to transport forestry produce
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order and schedules and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm safety and environmental protection requirements for the task according to workplace procedures and chain of responsibility obligations
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with driving trucks according to regulatory requirements and industry code of practice
  • 1.4 Obtain coupe map to identify forest harvesting site, truck entry, access and exit tracks and loading areas
  • 1.5 Determine required truck configuration to meet work order and load requirements, and confirm availability of truck and ancillary equipment
  • 1.6 Participate in audits of loads for compliance with regulatory requirements for driving hours, load limits and dimensions as required
  • 1.7 Consult and maintain communication with team members and other appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
  • 1.8 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.9 Conduct pre-start-up checks, and load restraint equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 1.10 Tag out and report any observed component wear or failure to the appropriate person for repair or replacement
2. Plan route
  • 2.1 Obtain coupe map to select route and coupe entry and exits points, ensuring efficient, safe and legal produce movement and minimal environmental damage
  • 2.2 Confirm selected route complies with height, width and load limits of road infrastructure and environmental constraints
  • 2.3 Estimate time required to transport produce, and account for fatigue management guidelines
  • 2.4 Confirm route, timings and coupe entry and exit points with appropriate personnel
3. Load forestry produce
  • 3.1 Access site and determine safe manoeuvring approach for loading area with worksite personnel
  • 3.2 Position truck to avoid site and equipment hazards and to maximise load safety and security while loading
  • 3.3 Communicate with worksite personnel and machine operators to ensure safe loading location and processes and that load meets transport regulatory requirements
  • 3.4 Monitor loading and complete final check to ensure safe transport
  • 3.5 Secure load with sufficient number and type of securing devices according to loading guidelines and transport regulatory requirements
4. Transport forestry produce
  • 4.1 Transport forestry produce on planned or modified route, considering conditions, road surfaces and fatigue management practices
  • 4.2 Monitor condition of tracks and roads, and report unexpected ground, water, vegetation and other environmental conditions to appropriate personnel
  • 4.3 Drive truck legally and safely using primary and subsidiary controls appropriate to conditions
  • 4.4 Monitor truck gauges and warning devices to detect and respond to operating faults and ensure operational safety
  • 4.5 Communicate with other drivers and road users to inform location and potential hazards
  • 4.6 Conduct periodic load safety checks and realign load according to road conditions and regulatory requirements
  • 4.7 Keep communication channels open to ensure location is known at all times to allow for emergency assistance
5. Unload forestry produce
  • 5.1 Complete site inductions and establish safe manoeuvring approach for unloading area with worksite personnel
  • 5.2 Follow site personnel directions to manoeuvre and park truck to avoid site and equipment hazards
  • 5.3 Shut down and secure truck in identified safe unloading zone
  • 5.4 Release load securing devices and unload forestry produce according to site safe unloading procedures
  • 5.5 Make truck, trailer and ancillary equipment safe for return journey to coupe
  • 5.6 Record and report forestry produce shifting process and truck operating faults to appropriate personnel
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State Code National Code Title Type
AXL01 FWPCOT3262 Transport forestry produce using trucks Unit of competency