Unit of competency Outline

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Operate a forest machine simulator in a virtual environment

Operate a forest machine simulator in a virtual environment

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPHAR2210
State Code
ODS65
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use a forestry machine simulator in a virtual forest environment for practicing work methods before learning to operate real equipment.This unit does not provide technical skills and knowledge that enable a person to operate a forestry machine in the workplace, but rather provides foundation skills in forestry machine operations.This unit does not include the use of on-board computing functions.The unit applies to entry level workers who intend to pursue further training and work as forest machine operators in a forest or plantation setting. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to operate a forest machine simulator
  • 1.1 Review simulator activity requirements and, where required, seek clarification from simulator supervisor
  • 1.2 Complete operator log-in
2. Conduct pre-operational service and safety checks on a forest machine simulator
  • 2.1 Assess personal, machine and site hazards in virtual forest work site and need for personal protective equipment and effective communication procedures in real life work sites
  • 2.2 Complete virtual walk-round and inspection of forest machine to identify forest machine components, service points and faults
  • 2.3 Confirm setup for base machine in virtual forest environment to meet activity requirements
3. Operate a forest machine simulator
  • 3.1 Identify forest machine simulator controls and functions
  • 3.2 Select and use simulator controls to drive forest machine, including gear selection, steering, acceleration and reversing
  • 3.3 Use simulator controls to demonstrate basic machine crane functions according to simulator activity requirements
  • 3.4 Demonstrate use of forest machine attachments and functions in virtual forest environment as required
  • 3.5 Optimise position of forest machine in virtual forest environment and select the correct angle and alignment of boom and attachments during simulated operation
  • 3.6 Respond to variation in production targets, tree type, slope and terrain characteristics during simulation
  • 3.7 Respond to on-screen and instructor advice and take corrective actions as required
4. Review personal use of a forest machine simulator
  • 4.1 Review personal performance data on operation of forest machine simulator
  • 4.2 Participate in debriefing on operation of forest machine simulator with simulator supervisor
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