Unit of competency Outline
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Operate and maintain chainsaws
Operate and maintain chainsaws
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM213
AHCMOM213
State Code
BAS06
BAS06
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a hand-held chainsaw and maintain it in working condition.This unit applies to cross-cutting fallen timber using safe cutting techniques.The unit applies to individuals who apply low risk work procedures and comply with worksite health and safety requirements when operating hand-held chainsaws to carry out routine work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist in preparation of work-site
- 1.1 Identify location of worksite and fallen timber from scope of works and confirm with supervisor
- 1.2 Identify site hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor
- 1.3 Confirm first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures
- 1.4 Document and implement site health and safety in the workplace, environmental and traffic control measures according to workplace procedures
2. Recognise and apply workplace safety procedures
- 2.1 Identify hazards and risks relevant to the maintenance and operation of chainsaws and implement safe working practices to manage risks
- 2.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace safety procedures
- 2.3 Confirm with supervisor relevant licensing and legislative requirements with regard to the operation of chainsaws
- 2.4 Transport chainsaw safely according to operation and maintenance manual
3. Check and prepare chainsaw for use
- 3.1 Select tools and materials required for maintenance
- 3.2 Conduct routine checks and maintenance prior to operation, according to chainsaw operation and maintenance manual
- 3.3 Calculate required fuel oil ratios prior to mixing
- 3.4 Mix fuel and fuel chainsaw according to operation and maintenance manual
- 3.5 Identify, tag, record and report chainsaw faults or malfunctions to supervisor
4. Operate chainsaw
- 4.1 Communicate with work team during operations using voice, hand or whistle signals
- 4.2 Place supports to ensure a stable base for cutting
- 4.3 Identify materials to be cut and position them for operation
- 4.4 Visually assess material to be cut for defects and embedded hazards
- 4.5 Determine cutting methods appropriate to material type and implement risk controls
- 4.6 Select and use tools associated with chainsaw use
- 4.7 Operate chainsaw to cross-cut timber using documented low risk work methods
- 4.8 Identify and report work-site communication issues to supervisor
- 4.9 Identify and report environmental impacts of chainsaw operation to supervisor
5. Complete and check chainsaw operation
- 5.1 Record and report chainsaw damage, malfunction and irregular performance according to workplace procedures
- 5.2 Clean and store chainsaw according to workplace procedures and operation and maintenance manual
- 5.3 Dispose of debris from operation in accordance with environmental requirements
- 5.4 Maintain workplace documentation according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D6652 | AHCARB205A | Operate and maintain chainsaws | Unit of competency |