Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
RANGE STATEMENT
Work/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements:
are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first-aid equipment
fire-fighting equipment
fatigue management
hazard and risk control
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire
manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying
chain of responsibility
Environmental requirements may include:
legislation
organisational policies and procedures
energy efficiency
workplace practices
Organisational requirements may include:
legal
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
quality assurance
procedural manuals
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
WHS/OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures
ethical standards
recording and reporting requirements
equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements
environmental management requirements (waste disposal, recycling and reuse guidelines)
Work orders may include:
instructions for equipment allocation and usage, location and intended activity to designated personnel
supervisors
suppliers
clients
colleagues
managers
schedulers
Truck may include:
rigid or articulated log trucks
the following:
semi-trailers
jinkers
quad-dogs
B doubles
two-bay skeletal trucks
Ancillary equipment may include:
safety fittings
load restraint devices
head boards
cab guards
Accessories may include:
tools
records
first aid kits
fire extinguishers
binders
chains
personal protective equipment
Configuration is to include:
a truck and trailer combination
Load build:
is to include positioning of logs on truck so as to avoid:
uneven weight distribution
instability or uncontrolled collapse of the load during loading or unloading
must also take into account:
requirements for trailer rigidity
turning clearance
overhang
projection above stanchions
crowning
weight distribution on truck and trailer axles
contact with bolsters, stanchions and other logs
Transportation documentation may include:
transport permits
gazette notices
information booklets
maps
Communication may include:
verbal and non-verbal language
active listening
questioning to clarify and confirm understanding
use of positive, confident and cooperative language
use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences
control of tone of voice
body language
Road infrastructure may include:
sealed or unsealed roads
established tracks
Environmental constraints may include:
soil type
access
slope
weather conditions
Other restrictions may include:
load height
weight
overhang
Log positioning equipment may include:
bolsters
slippers
stanchions
chocks
Securing devices may include:
dogs and chains
binders/straps
webbing
lashings and winches
auto-tensioning devices
Overhang warning devices may include:
flags
lights
reflectors
signs
Environmental conditions may include:
soil and water protection
ground hazards and obstacles
wind and dust
fog and rain
Primary controls may include:
power
brakes
steering
speed
position
load reaction
gear selection
Subsidiary controls may include:
differential lock
centre tyre inflation (CTI) power dividers
Gauges and warning devices may include:
alarms
lights
buzzers
Records and reports:
may include:
scheduling and coordination outcomes
log movement
despatch outcomes
storage locations
quality outcomes
hazards
incidents
equipment malfunctions
may be:
manual
work diary
computer-based system
other appropriate organisational communication system
Re-tensioning is to include:
re-tightening of the chains, binders and other load restraint devices
Communication methods may include:
two-way radio
hands-free mobile phones

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they cansafely transport forestry logs using trucks according to organisational requirements.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
following appropriate WHS/OHS, environmental and organisational policies and procedures relevant to transporting forestry logs using trucks
planning forestry log movement in line with organisational requirements
observing and facilitating loading and unloading log truck to organisational requirements
securing forestry logs prior to transport according to legislative and organisational requirements
following legal requirements as well as organisational policies and procedures relevant to transporting forestry logs
completing documentation required by workplace personnel to complete the movement of forestry logs.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety and environmental constraints
Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location
materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and at least one other type of evidence i.e. third party report and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role