Assessment Requirements for AHCPCM203 Fell small trees

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCPCM203 Fell small trees

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comment
1	AHCv1.0	Initial release

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare, transport and appropriately position support tools to minimise felling delays

assess topography and site conditions, identify factors influencing tree felling operation and confirm findings with supervisor

receive instructions for tree felling operations from supervisor and clarify prior to undertaking work

clear fall zone of obstacles and articles which may be damaged by felled tree

confirm first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures

identify site hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor

record and implement work health, safety, site, environmental and traffic control measures

select, check, use, maintain and store suitable safety and personal protective equipment

confirm work zone with work crew and monitor location of other personnel

determine natural direction of fall, safe fall zone and exclusion zone and confirm with supervisor

determine standard tree felling techniques by ground conditions and state of canopy

establish clear escape route appropriate to site

safely operate a chainsaw to fell small trees

monitor fall of tree and movement on ground until felled tree is stable

take corrective action in response to changing conditions or problems encountered

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

corrective action

emergency and first aid procedures

felling equipment and components

first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures

ground conditions

how to determine natural direction of fall

how to establish a clear escape route

industry standard terminology

low risk work practices

obstacles and articles which may be damaged by felled trees

positioning support tools

safe operating procedures for felling small trees

safe fall and exclusion zones

selection, preparation and appropriate equipment for task

standard tree felling techniques, patterns and cut sequences

topography, site conditions and other factors influencing tree felling operations

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72