FWPHAR3204 — Operate split flail and wood chipper fed by mobile machine

1 Prepare for infield wood chipping activities

• 1.1Determine job requirements from work order or instruction and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
• 1.2Confirm production targets and assess wood flow requirements to ensure efficient machine operation and overall productivity
• 1.3Confirm safety and environmental requirements for the task according to workplace procedures
• 1.4Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with machine operations
• 1.5Identify emergency plan procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
• 1.6Identify type and quantity of material to be chipped, and quality requirements for chipped material
• 1.7Plan infield wood chipping activities according to work order or instruction
• 1.8Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
• 1.9Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
• 1.10Conduct pre-operational machinery checks according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures

2 Set up split flail and wood chipper

• 2.1Determine an appropriate location for flail and wood chipper
• 2.2Position flail and chipper according to work requirements, manufacturer instructions, terrain characteristics, workflow and workplace safety requirements
• 2.3Secure and set up flail and chipper according to work requirements, manufacturer instructions and workplace safety requirements

3 Flail and chip whole trees and logs

• 3.1Assess whole trees and logs and dispose of or recycle material unsuitable for chipping according to environmental protection practices, quality requirements and workplace procedures
• 3.2Operate flail/chipper at feed rate applicable to safety and stability of machine, characteristics of material to be chipped, chip quality, capacity of flail and chipper and loading capacity of transport vehicles
• 3.3Operate flail/chipper safely and efficiently to avoid harm to people, flail/chipper, other machines and the environment
• 3.4Confirm all merchantable product from the site is loaded into flail/chipper and all waste is managed according to work plan
• 3.5Chip flailed material to chip sizes and bark allowances specified in work order
• 3.6Monitor output for compliance with flail and chip specifications
• 3.7Confirm safety of self and others and monitor location of people in relation to flail and chipper while machines are in operation
• 3.8Load chipped material into transport vehicles if applicable according to vehicle load and distribution requirements and load covering requirements
• 3.9Respond to critical situations requiring emergency shutdown to prevent personal injury or damage to machine or product

4 Carry out operator maintenance

• 4.1Lock out machine according to workplace safety and manufacturer requirements
• 4.2Access tools and service equipment required for performing routine maintenance according to manufacturer instructions
• 4.3Check flail chains, chipper knives, counter knives and anvil for wear and damage at appropriate or recommended intervals
• 4.4Complete operator maintenance tasks according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures
• 4.5Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel

What does an assessment tool for FWPHAR3204 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FWPHAR3204 needs to address all 69 unit components: 4 elements with 27 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 37 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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