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Use environmental care procedures to undertake fire salvage operations

Use environmental care procedures to undertake fire salvage operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3311
State Code
OCR66
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake tree salvaging following forest fires in line with a salvage plan that incorporates environmental protection and sustainability principles.The unit applies to individuals who work as forestry workers, harvesting technicians and mobile equipment operators as part of forestry, conservation and land management, local government, emergency services and other government agency operations and are involved in fire salvage 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 fire salvage operations
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction in relation to salvage schedule, and where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm safety, environmental care and cultural heritage protection requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with fire salvage operations
  • 1.4 Identify and report existing and potential environmental risks and hazards to relevant personnel
  • 1.5 Identify and confirm preliminary site work and operational activities
  • 1.6 Assess tree location and stability for conditions likely to affect safety and merchandising priorities
  • 1.7 Confirm planning permits and access permission
  • 1.8 Consult and maintain communication with team members and other appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
  • 1.9 Obtain tools and equipment needed for the work, and check for correct operation and safety
  • 1.10 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
2. Perform fire salvage operations
  • 2.1 Monitor movement and whereabouts of others on site
  • 2.2 Undertake pre-harvesting environmental care requirements according to salvage plan and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Salvage designated trees according to salvage plan
  • 2.4 Disperse or handle heads and non-merchantable stems according to work order
  • 2.5 Haul logs to logs landings and ensure landscape is left in safe condition suitable for regeneration
3. Complete documentation
  • 3.1 Tally and record product volumes from salvage site
  • 3.2 Report variations according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Record and report operations and environmental care procedures according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Report breaches or potential breaches of relevant environmental regulations according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL11 FWPCOT3252 Use environmental care procedures to undertake fire salvage operations Unit of competency