FWPCOT4216Plan for and coordinate construction of log landings and snig tracks

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What an assessment for FWPCOT4216 must cover

32 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify landing and recovery requirements

  • 1.1Gather 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
  • 1.2Obtain and assess information on logging methods, topography and environmental management considerations for site
  • 1.3Identify landing location and construction requirements from harvest plan, and inspect site to assess factors affecting operations
  • 1.4Identify timeframe for use of site and likely weather conditions
  • 1.5Determine 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

  • 2.1Confirm specific landing site size and level from harvest plan meet operational requirements, optimise construction time and minimise environmental damage
  • 2.2Confirm type, number and location of snig tracks from harvest plan optimise track clearing and construction time and log handling capacity, and minimise environmental damage
  • 2.3Locate track and road entry points to landing according to harvest plan, log handling procedures, vehicle and equipment access, turning and loading space requirements
  • 2.4Verify landing and track provide for available equipment and access for construction
  • 2.5Confirm requirements for restoration of land on completion of operations

3 Coordinate landing and track development

  • 3.1Communicate approved landing and snig track construction plan to contractors and site personnel
  • 3.2Develop operational procedures for tracks and landings with contractors and site personnel
  • 3.3Provide technical assistance to contractors and site personnel for construction of landing and tracks
  • 3.4Monitor construction of landing and tracks
  • 3.5Review and modify plan to account for unexpected ground, water, vegetation or other environmental conditions

Performance evidence

  • There must be evidence that the individual has planned and coordinated the construction of one log landing site and associated snig tracks within a forest or farm forest setting for storing logs prior to being dispatched.
  • assessed log harvesting and extraction methods, landing site location and operational and environmental protection requirements
  • confirmed that construction specifications meet operational requirements, optimise construction time and track clearing, and have a minimal impact on the environment
  • prepared operational procedures and coordinated people, resources and equipment for the construction
  • monitored construction development and identified methods of improvement

Knowledge evidence

  • content and application of applicable commonwealth, state, territory or local government regulations for the design, construction and operation of landings and snig tracks
  • key features of these varying environmental conditions, and effects on the planning and construction of landings and snig tracks: fallen trees, general forest lean, ground growth, ground hazards and obstacles, ground slope, density of trees, wet and adverse weather conditions
  • environmental protection practices for forest and forest farm settings: minimising temporary, short-term, long-term and permanent damage to natural vegetation and landscape; soil and water protection; returning the environment to its original or near to original condition on completion of operations
  • purpose, features and operational requirements of these types of snig tracks: emergency escape routes, equipment access tracks, hauling tracks, vehicular tracks
  • purpose, features and operational requirements of: landings; vehicles and equipment used on landings and snig tracks
  • processes for: designing and coordinating the development of landings and snig tracks; determining the most time-effective and cost-effective plan for construction
  • typical industry chain of command for communication of information, instruction and technical advice
  • workplace standards, policies and procedures for the design, construction and operation of landings and snig tracks: workplace health and safety specific to the use of landings and snig tracks; environmental protection; documenting designs for landings and snig tracks; recording and reporting the design and implementation process

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Interpret complex and unfamiliar regulatory and environmental information
  • Writing: Document detailed and accurate plans for landings and snig tracks Develop and document operational procedures using language easily understood by contractors and site personnel
  • Oral communication: Provide clear and unambiguous instructions to site personnel Ask open and closed questions and actively listen to clarify issues with contractors and site personnel
  • Numeracy: Complete complex calculations involving rates of extraction, height, length, weight, vehicle turning and loading space to determine size and capacity of snig tracks

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What does an assessment tool for FWPCOT4216 need to cover?

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