AHCMOM213 — Operate and maintain chainsaws

1 Assist in preparation of work-site

• 1.1Identify location of worksite and fallen timber from scope of works and confirm with supervisor
• 1.2Identify site hazards, assess risks and report to supervisor
• 1.3Confirm first aid and emergency personnel, equipment and procedures
• 1.4Document and implement site health and safety in the workplace, environmental and traffic control measures according to workplace procedures

2 Recognise and apply workplace safety procedures

• 2.1Identify hazards and risks relevant to the maintenance and operation of chainsaws and implement safe working practices to manage risks
• 2.2Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace safety procedures
• 2.3Confirm with supervisor relevant licensing and legislative requirements with regard to the operation of chainsaws
• 2.4Transport chainsaw safely according to operation and maintenance manual

3 Check and prepare chainsaw for use

• 3.1Select tools and materials required for maintenance
• 3.2Conduct routine checks and maintenance prior to operation, according to chainsaw operation and maintenance manual
• 3.3Calculate required fuel oil ratios prior to mixing
• 3.4Mix fuel and fuel chainsaw according to operation and maintenance manual
• 3.5Identify, tag, record and report chainsaw faults or malfunctions to supervisor

4 Operate chainsaw

• 4.1Communicate with work team during operations using voice, hand or whistle signals
• 4.2Place supports to ensure a stable base for cutting
• 4.3Identify materials to be cut and position them for operation
• 4.4Visually assess material to be cut for defects and embedded hazards
• 4.5Determine cutting methods appropriate to material type and implement risk controls
• 4.6Select and use tools associated with chainsaw use
• 4.7Operate chainsaw to cross-cut timber using documented low risk work methods
• 4.8Identify and report work-site communication issues to supervisor
• 4.9Identify and report environmental impacts of chainsaw operation to supervisor

5 Complete and check chainsaw operation

• 5.1Record and report chainsaw damage, malfunction and irregular performance according to workplace procedures
• 5.2Clean and store chainsaw according to workplace procedures and operation and maintenance manual
• 5.3Dispose of debris from operation in accordance with environmental requirements
• 5.4Maintain workplace documentation according to workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for AHCMOM213 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCMOM213 needs to address all 57 unit components: 5 elements with 26 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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