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Plan and coordinate fire salvage operations

Plan and coordinate fire salvage operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPHAR4204
State Code
AXK20
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
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to assess, plan and coordinate salvaging trees of a commercially viable size, immediately after fire in a forest or farm forest setting, before degradation and insect infestation occur. It includes directing tree fellers and trimmers.The unit applies to Forestry Supervisor, Harvesting Supervisors.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for salvage operations
  • 1.1 Analyse workplace health and safety (WHS), environmental and regulatory requirements for fire salvage operations.
  • 1.2 Check and review work order with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.3 Contact local authority and obtain salvage approval.
  • 1.4 Select appropriate equipment for work requirements and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturers recommendations.
2. Plan salvage operations
  • 2.1 Determine location using map and grid references, obtain land ownings and establish boundaries
  • 2.2 Investigate and report on topography including slope, elevation, contours and soil type
  • 2.3 Assess environmental conditions and plan site preparation, access and operational activities.
  • 2.4 Plan and instigate environmental protection practices for the landscape, soil and drainage.
  • 2.5 Assess and report on extent of fire damage.
  • 2.6 Estimate and report on commercial viability of tree harvest and extraction.
  • 2.7 Produce and check a written plan for all fire salvage operations.
3. Coordinate salvage operations
  • 3.1 Communicate plans for clearing, trimming and felling operations to harvesting personnel.
  • 3.2 Direct track builders to form access in line with salvage plan.
  • 3.3 Direct and monitor clearing of burnt scrub and dangerous limbs.
  • 3.4 Monitor movement and whereabouts of personnel and modify work in line with WHS requirements.
  • 3.5 Assess tree location and stability for conditions likely to affect safety of felling activities.
  • 3.6 Direct fellers to fall designated trees in line with salvage plan and WHS requirements.
  • 3.7 Monitor use of mechanical equipment to minimise carbon emissions.
  • 3.8 Coordinate haulage of logs from site and ensure landscape is left in a safe and tidy condition to allow regeneration to occur.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6044 FPIHAR4204B Plan and coordinate fire salvage operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS61 FWPHAR4208 Plan for and coordinate fire salvage operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL1 FWP40116 Certificate IV in Forest Operations Qualification