FWPHAR3223 — Use on-board computer systems for single grip harvester

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65 assessable components: 5 elements (23 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 24 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 Start up and shut down the on-board computer

1.1Start up the on-board computer and respond to display prompts by pressing the appropriate buttons
1.2Edit settings in the setting mode to update information about site identifier (ID) fields, operator and the start and end of a shift
1.3Use mouse buttons and keyboard to shut down the measurement system and computer
1.4Identify on window screen that Global Positioning System (GPS) is active, to ensure it runs correctly during the operation, and report faults to appropriate personnel in line with workplace procedures

2 Reload or create a felling site file

2.1Find existing felling site file by using the software menu and sub-menus to reload and activate cutting instruction files
2.2Create a new felling site file when moving machine to a new site by loading a new cutting instruction file from a data storage device or computer hard drive and following display prompts to add site information and turn on settings for quality grade buttons
2.3Assign quality grade to buttons on the joystick keypad
2.4Open and edit cutting instruction file to adjust parameters on length and diameter, when instructed to by the forest management company
2.5Review cutting instruction file and settings and report any identified error

3 Process trees using on-board computer system

3.1Check that correct cutting instruction file is uploaded at the start of harvesting at an existing or a new felling site
3.2Use appropriate methods to reset the harvesting head length counter to prevent loss of log volume or value
3.3Upload, edit and save harvester settings and parameters for feeding and sawing by using the software’s menus, files and fields
3.4Select and use harvester controls and quality buttons and apply knowledge of species and quality characteristics, to process trees into the highest value combination, in line with the log cutting instructions
3.5Override on-board computer settings, as necessary, to produce length results based on actual stem quality and potential or actual damage
3.6Use on-board computer settings to adjust and monitor grapple or delimb arm pressures
3.7Adjust the settings of diameter potentiometer or encoder, by using the software’s diagnostic menu
3.8Conduct accurate calibrations of harvesting heads as required by the forest management company to ensure that processed logs are within permissible error limits

4 Conduct quality control audits

4.1Conduct technical inspections on harvesting heads to check for wear and faults of measuring mechanisms and take corrective measures
4.2Conduct length and diameter accuracy checks in line with the frequency outlined in manufacturers’ manual or prescribed by the forest management company and by using standard or electronic equipment to verify processed logs against cutting instructions and remediate errors

5 Store, access and retrieve production and calibration data

5.1Save production and calibration files on a data storage device by using the software menu, sub-menus and display prompts
5.2Transfer files between computers or via mobile devices and applications in line with workplace procedures and within required timeframes
5.3Discuss and resolve data and file matters with appropriate personnel in line with workplace procedures
5.4Identify and report faults and errors related to the on-board computer system in line with workplace procedures

Performance evidence

used on-board computer system to process and mark logs safely and effectively in line with the log cutting instructions
reloaded and/or created a felling site file in the cutting instruction file
assigned log grades to buttons on the joystick keypad
reset the harvesting head length counter
uploaded, edited and saved harvester settings and parameters for feeding and sawing
adjusted settings and monitored grapple or delimb arm pressures
edited the diameter potentiometer’ settings
applied knowledge of species and quality characteristics to process trees and overridden the on-board computer settings to process trees into the highest value combination
conducted accurate calibrations of harvesting heads
conducted length and diameter accuracy checks of processed logs against cutting instructions
saved production files on a data storage device and transferred files either manually or via mobile devices.

Knowledge evidence

methods to correctly turn on/off the on-board computer system
using the on-board computer keyboard and mouse or touchscreen
navigating on-board computer menus, sub-menus and fields using cutting instructions, calibration and production files
loading new cutting instruction files and reloading inactive files
fields and data inputs required to start a processing operation
editing cutting instruction file and restrictions
saving production, control measurement and calibration files and transferring files using a data storage system or via mobile app
fields and information contained in the cutting instruction file including matrix displays, maximum damage and minimum quality allowances for log grades and bark function
values in the price matrix and how they affect the performance of the cutting instruction file
computer methods to adjust feed performance, feed ramping, grapple or delimb arm pressures and diameter potentiometer
harvesting head settings
settings to program quality grade buttons on the joystick keypad
using harvester’s controls and quality buttons correctly
methods to override the computer and limitations or restrictions as prescribed by forest management company to prevent issues with the software and the machine
length and diameter measuring system fitted on harvesting heads
on-board computer methods to calculate a diameter at a given distance along the stem
methods for calibrating the measuring system of harvesting head for length and diameter
signs of wear and faults to harvester head mechanisms
effects of worn mechanical linkages on the length and diameter measuring mechanisms
methods to conduct and record length and diameter accuracy checks and frequency of measurements
methods for calibrating and verifying measuring tools for length and diameter including tapes and callipers
causes of manual and mechanical length and diameter measurement error
methods to reset the harvesting head’s length counter
methods to identify faults related to the on-board computer system and GPS.

Foundation skills

Reading: read user manual for machine’s on-board computer system
Writing: record log length and diameter measurements
Oral Communication: interact verbally and non-verbally with technical personnel using communication means to remediate errors or resolve matters about electronic files and data • use appropriate vocabulary including technical language directly relevant to role
Numeracy: interpret file variables including length, diameter and product quality • apply methods to measure log length and diameters • interpret instruments and data recording equipment
Navigate the world of work: understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role
Interact with others: communicate and report operational task and safety information to relevant personnel • participate in conversations relevant to role by responding and explaining as required
Get the work done: recognise and respond to routine problems • plan and organise own work activities and resources

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