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Transport forestry logs using trucks

Transport forestry logs using trucks

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3261
State Code
AXL02
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to drive log trucks to and from forestry harvesting sites, facilitate log loading and unloading, and deliver logs to their destination. Work is completed in in a variety of work settings, including forest environments, landings, log dumps, saw mills, wood chip mills, veneer mills, board/plywood mills.The unit applies to those who transport forestry logs by driving heavy logging vehicles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to transport logs
  • 1.1 Review work order and schedules and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Obtain coupe map to determine identify logging sites, truck entry, access and exit tracks and loading areas.
  • 1.3 Determine required truck configuration to meet work order and load build requirements and confirm availability of truck and ancillary equipment.
  • 1.4 Check transportation documentation for compliance with regulatory requirements for driving hours, load limits and dimensions.
2. Plan route
  • 2.1 Select route and coupe entry and exits points to ensure efficient, safe and legal log movement and minimal environmental damage.
  • 2.2 Ensure selected route complies with height, width, overhang and load limits of road infrastructure and environmental constraints.
  • 2.3 Estimate time required to transport logs and account for fatigue management guidelines.
  • 2.4 Confirm route, timings and coupe entry and exit points with appropriate personnel.
3. Facilitate log loading
  • 3.1 Access site and determine safe manoeuvring approach for loading area with worksite personnel.
  • 3.2 Position truck to avoid site and equipment hazards and to maximise load safety and security while loading.
  • 3.3 Place and check log positioning equipment for loading, and reset as required.
  • 3.4 Communicate with worksite personnel and machine operators to ensure safe loading location and processes and that load meets transport regulatory requirements.
  • 3.5 Monitor loading, complete final check to ensure safe transport.
4. Secure logs prior to transport
  • 4.1 Secure load with sufficient number and type of securing devices in line with loading guidelines and transport regulatory requirements.
  • 4.2 Re-tension logs as required.
  • 4.3 Fit overhang warning devices and signage to load to comply with transport regulatory requirements
5. Transport logs
  • 5.1 Transport logs on planned or modified route considering conditions, road surfaces and fatigue management practices.
  • 5.2 Monitor condition of tracks and roads and report unexpected ground, water, vegetation and other environmental conditions to appropriate personnel
  • 5.3 Drive truck legally and safely using primary and subsidiary controls appropriate to conditions.
  • 5.4 Monitor truck gauges and warning devices to detect and respond to operating faults and ensure operational safety.
  • 5.5 Communicate with other drivers and road users to inform location and potential hazards.
  • 5.6 Conduct periodic load safety checks and re-tension load in line with road conditions and regulatory requirements.
  • 5.7 Keep communication channels open to ensure location is known at all times to allow for emergency assistance.
6. Facilitate log unloading
  • 6.1 Complete site inductions and establish safe manoeuvring approach for unloading area with worksite personnel.
  • 6.2 Follow site personnel directions to manoeuvre and park truck to avoid site and equipment hazards.
  • 6.3 Shut down and secure truck in identified safe unloading zone.
  • 6.4 Inspect load for log movement and make provisions to support logs requiring difficult control during release.
  • 6.5 Release load securing devices in correct sequence for truck, trailer and load configuration and in line with site safe unloading procedures.
  • 6.6 Make truck, trailer and ancillary equipment safe for return journey to coupe.
  • 6.7 Record and report log shifting process and truck operating faults to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG888 FPICOT3261 Transport forestry logs using trucks Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCR69 FWPCOT3315 Transport forestry logs using trucks Unit of competency