Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 7:52 AM AWST
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Plan for and coordinate construction of log landings and snig tracks
Plan for and coordinate construction of log landings and snig tracks
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT4216
FWPCOT4216
State Code
ODS80
ODS80
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for and coordinate the construction of log landings and snig tracks in a forest or farm forest setting.The unit applies to individuals involved in planning and supervising the construction of log landings and snig tracks 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. Identify landing and recovery requirements
- 1.1 Gather information on the workplace health and safety and regulatory requirements, standards and codes of practice for the planning, construction and operation of landings and snig tracks
- 1.2 Obtain and assess information on logging methods, topography and environmental management considerations for site
- 1.3 Identify landing location and construction requirements from harvest plan, and inspect site to assess factors affecting operations
- 1.4 Identify timeframe for use of site and likely weather conditions
- 1.5 Determine log extraction methods and storage requirements for landings, roads, tracks, equipment placement, falling and recovery rates and delivery schedules
2. Plan for landings and snig tracks construction
- 2.1 Confirm specific landing site size and level from harvest plan meet operational requirements, optimise construction time and minimise environmental damage
- 2.2 Confirm type, number and location of snig tracks from harvest plan optimise track clearing and construction time and log handling capacity, and minimise environmental damage
- 2.3 Locate track and road entry points to landing according to harvest plan, log handling procedures, vehicle and equipment access, turning and loading space requirements
- 2.4 Verify landing and track provide for available equipment and access for construction
- 2.5 Confirm requirements for restoration of land on completion of operations
3. Coordinate landing and track development
- 3.1 Communicate approved landing and snig track construction plan to contractors and site personnel
- 3.2 Develop operational procedures for tracks and landings with contractors and site personnel
- 3.3 Provide technical assistance to contractors and site personnel for construction of landing and tracks
- 3.4 Monitor construction of landing and tracks
- 3.5 Review and modify plan to account for unexpected ground, water, vegetation or other environmental conditions
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXK21 | FWPHAR4203 | Design log landings and snig tracks | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHL5 | FWP40121 | Certificate IV in Forest Operations | Qualification |