Assessment Requirements for FWPHAR2206 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for FWPHAR2206 Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	Replaces equivalent unit FPIHAR2206B Operate a mobile chipper/mulcher, which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 2.2. This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format. Assessment requirements now specify the performance and knowledge evidence, as well as assessment conditions for this unit of competency. These sections simplify and replace components used in the previous unit format, including Required Skills and Knowledge, Evidence Guide and Range Statement.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

complete chipping and mulching jobs in line with individual work orders which prescribe different quantities of timber refuse and different chip sizes

complete operator maintenance, including fuelling, safety checks, cleaning, lubricating, operational adjustments, cutter inspection, removal, disposal and replacement to manufacturer recommendations and site procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental protection practices for forest and forest farm settings:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber

types of timber refuse suitable and unsuitable for chipping and mulching

purpose, features and operation of mobile chipping and mulching units

capacity of chippers and mulchers to cope with differing sizes and diameters of branch

feed rates at which waste is fed into chippers and mulchers to optimise output without damaging or blocking machinery

methods for checking cutting blade condition

operator maintenance procedures including for fuelling, safety checks, cleaning, lubricating, operational adjustments, cutter inspection, removal, disposal and replacement

common hazards associated with chipping and mulching operations and methods to minimise associated risks

organisational procedures specific to chipping and mulching timber refuse:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting production outcomes and equipment faults.

Assessment Conditions

The following resources must be made available:

mobile chipping and mulching units feeding into a truck or other form of transportation:

truck mounted

trailer mounted

tools and consumables for operator maintenance

tools and equipment for removing and replacing cutters

consumable cutters

personal protective equipment suitable for chipping and mulching timber refuse

timber refuse for processing

manufacturers’:

instructions for equipment use

recommendations for operator maintenance

work order with specific instructions for chipping or mulching timber refuse

template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational procedures for chipping and mulching timber refuse.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47