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Hook up felled trees (choker)

Hook up felled trees (choker)

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPHAR2201
State Code
OCR35
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to fasten choker cables around logs for yarding from the falling area to the landing, and to assist with other duties. The unit applies to individuals who work as choker setters 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 and 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 choker setter operations
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements and logs to be extracted from work order or instruction, 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 hooking up felled trees in a cable logging operation
  • 1.4 Plan choker setter and cable operations 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. Hook up logs
  • 2.1 Identify audible or visual signal system to be used
  • 2.2 Select specific logs for next return prior to return of rigging according to planned operations
  • 2.3 Assess position of logs to be extracted according to haul line, hook up point and likely movement
  • 2.4 Monitor stability of logs to be extracted, and take precautions against movement according to logging code of practice
  • 2.5 Direct and control positioning of rigging using signals to facilitate planned hook ups
  • 2.6 Pull out slack for chokers to allow safe hook-up
  • 2.7 Set chokers according to workplace requirements
  • 2.8 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
  • 2.9 Monitor log movement and stop for corrective action when difficulties occur
  • 2.10 Report hook-up safety and equipment faults to rigging slinger
3. Assist with line shifts
  • 3.1 Clear all logs to be hauled with existing line position before line shift is initiated
  • 3.2 Assist with notching of stumps according to industry code and site requirements and rigging method to be used
  • 3.3 Pull slack on all lines prior to release of existing rigging
  • 3.4 Assist with dismantling of rigging components on existing line, check and set up on new line as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK43 FWPHAR2203 Hook up felled logs using cables (choker) Unit of competency