Monitor log recovery (rigging slinger)

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:29 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
FWPHAR3201

State Code
AXK37

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)

Current Release Number
2.00

Current Release Date
31/01/2020

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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

Description

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan for and navigate the extraction or breakout of logs to the landing in a forest or forest farm setting. It requires the ability to direct choker setters, transmit signals to the yarder operator and assist with line shifts for cable logging operations.The unit applies to job roles for monitoring log recovery including Rigging Slinger.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, 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 Review work plan and check where required with appropriate personnel
1.2 Identify type and quantity of logs to be extracted and assess for safety and environmental protection practices
1.3 Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations
1.4 Plan cable operation activities in line with work order

2. Plan breakout

2.1 Plan and complete breakout operations in line with environmental conditions and workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures
2.2 Identify audible or visual signal system to be used
2.3 Assess site, rigged cable system and landing for slope, haul line, backline, lift capacity and landing chute
2.4 Identify obstacles to extraction operations and develop avoidance plan
2.5 Identify logs to be recovered with current and future haul lines
2.6 Assess information to plan extraction pattern for typical number and size of logs to be hauled
2.7 Plan line shifts during hauling; establish and prepare future rigging points and rigging

3. Direct hook up of logs

3.1 Select specific logs for next turn prior to return of rigging in line with planned operation
3.2 Assess stability of logs to be extracted and take precautions against movement in line with code of practice
3.3 Direct choker setters to prepare and hook up logs ready for extraction
3.4 Give haul signals, in line with code of practice, when all persons are clear from logs, bight of ropes and 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 Record and 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 in line with code requirements for the rigging method to be used
4.3. Pull slack on all lines prior to release of existing rigging
4.4. Dismantle rigging components from the existing line, check and set up on new line
4.5. Move obstructions which may cause binding or damage during hauling
4.6. Rig spars, tail trees and intermediate supports in line with site procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D6028	FPIHAR3201B	Monitor log recovery (rigging slinger)	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OCR45	FWPHAR3202	Monitor log recovery (rigging slinger)	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAL0	FWP30216	Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage	Qualification