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Plan for and coordinate fire salvage operations

Plan for and coordinate fire salvage operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPHAR4208
State Code
ODS61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate a salvage operation to recover commercially viable trees, immediately after fire in a forest or farm forest setting, before degradation and/or insect infestation occurs. The unit applies to individuals involved in planning and supervising fire salvage operations as part of forestry operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards 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 salvage operations
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), lock-out procedures and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Confirm regulations, prescriptions and standards relevant to fire salvage operations
  • 1.4 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with salvage operations
  • 1.5 Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for protecting natural and cultural assets, minimising and disposing of waste material, and cleaning plant, tools and equipment
  • 1.6 Identify emergency plan procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
  • 1.7 Contact local authority and obtain salvage approval according to workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Select appropriate equipment for work requirements and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations
2. Plan salvage operations
  • 2.1 Determine location, land ownings and boundaries of salvage area
  • 2.2 Assess site characteristics and environmental conditions according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Plan site preparation, access and operational activities
  • 2.4 Plan and coordinate implementation of environmental protection practices according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Assess and report on extent of fire damage and suitability of trees for recovery
  • 2.6 Estimate and report on commercial viability of tree harvest and extraction
  • 2.7 Consult with key stakeholders, including local community and land owners, on proposed fire salvage operations
  • 2.8 Produce salvage plan, and forward to appropriate personnel
3. Coordinate salvage operations
  • 3.1 Communicate plans for clearing, trimming and felling operations to harvesting personnel
  • 3.2 Direct preparation of access tracks according to salvage plan and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Direct and monitor clearing of burnt scrub and dangerous limbs according to salvage plan and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Monitor and control location and movement of personnel on work site according to workplace health and safety requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Assess location and stability of trees for conditions likely to affect safety of felling activities
  • 3.6 Direct felling of designated trees according to salvage plan and safety requirements
  • 3.7 Monitor use of mechanical equipment according to safety and environmental requirements
  • 3.8 Coordinate haulage of logs from site according to workplace procedures
  • 3.9 Coordinate post-salvage landscape works to allow regeneration according to salvage plan and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK20 FWPHAR4204 Plan and coordinate fire salvage operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL5 FWP40121 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification