FWPFRM5009 — Create cutting instruction files for forestry harvesters

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What an assessment for FWPFRM5009 must cover

70 assessable components: 5 elements (20 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 36 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 Prepare for work

1.1Confirm availability of computer hardware and software required to create cutting instruction files for forestry harvesters
1.2Check software, hardware and internet access for serviceability
1.3Confirm functionality of antivirus software and procedures

2 Source and collect data sets

2.1Source data sets required for the creation of cutting instructions according to software developer specifications and workplace procedures
2.2Confirm accuracy and format of data sets according to workplace procedures

3 Use software package to create cutting instruction files

3.1Open software from a laptop computer, personal computer or network terminal and use menus and tools to find the option for creating new cutting instructions
3.2Use operator manual and online help function to locate details of software features and instructions for use
3.3Open cutting instructions template for the relevant harvester, and check the version type according to software developer instructions
3.4Create, name and save new cutting instructions file according to software developer instructions and workplace procedures
3.5Create value/product matrix according to software developer instructions and workplace procedures
3.6Enter value and product information and product limitation data according to software developer instructions and workplace procedures
3.7Enter site details, including site location, harvesting contractor and site crew, according to software developer instructions and workplace procedures
3.8Save cutting instructions file according to software developer instructions and workplace procedures
3.9Perform routine checks to ensure accuracy of data and data entry in accordance with workplace procedures

4 Trial and edit cutting instructions

4.1Establish trial method, objectives and processes according to workplace procedures
4.2Brief personnel involved in trial and evaluation of draft cutting instructions on their responsibilities and functions according to workplace procedures
4.3Trial draft cutting instructions and capture and record results according to workplace procedures
4.4Evaluate trial results and edit cutting instructions according to outcomes of trial and workplace procedures

5 Transmit cutting instructions to end-users

5.1Disseminate cutting instructions to end-users according to workplace procedures
5.2Evaluate feedback on cutting instructions from users, respond to issues and problems consistent with own scope of responsibility, and record potential improvements to cutting instructions according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

There must be evidence that , on two occasions, the individual has created two sets of cutting instructions.
In performing this work,undertaking this activity, the individual has:
collected relevant data sets for the two sets of cutting instructions
used a software program to create cutting instructions for a forestry harvester for:
onea single assortment of log product
onea multiple assortment of log products
trialled both sets of cutting instructions
evaluated trial results and edited cutting instructions according to outcomes of trial
disseminated both sets of cutting instructions to relevant end-users
evaluated feedback on cutting instructions from users, responded to issues and problems consistent with own scope of responsibility, and recorded potential improvements to cutting instructions.

Knowledge evidence

Standard for Forest Machine Data and Communication (StanForD) data standards, machine types and their capability
data sets:
log specifications
product value
machine type
product limitations:
small end diameter (SED)
large end diameter (LED)
stem length
overcuts
principles of value and value recovery in timber harvesting
StanForD harvester standards and files
purpose of cutting instructions or bucking files (APT files)
software used to create cutting instructions
different approaches to bucking:
profit-based bucking
demand bucking
sources of data sets required for creation of cutting instructions:
log specifications manual
company data on log pricing
company protocols for naming conventions
forest operation plan for site details
methods for confirming accuracy and format of data required for creation of cutting instructions
methods of opening cutting instructions template for the relevant harvester and checking the version type
reasons for selecting correct cutting instructions template for harvester
methods for naming and saving cutting instructions
value/product matrix:
methods for creating
methods for entering data
procedures for trialling and editing draft cutting instructions
reasons for trialling cutting instructions
reasons and procedures for using simulation software in trialling cutting lists
procedures for transmitting cutting instructions to end-users
terminology associated with software package
file and record maintenance procedures
antivirus software procedures.

Foundation skills

Reading: Read operating procedures, online help and/or software developer instructions
Writing: Use routine text and technical terms in production of documents and reports on trialling of cutting instructions
Oral communication: Ask questions to clarify data requirements and data accuracy
Numeracy: Interpret numerical and graphical information used in software program

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