FWPHAR3212 — Operate yarder

1 Plan and prepare to operate a yarder

• 1.1Determine job requirements from work order or instruction and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
• 1.2Confirm production plan targets for felling and processing, and assess wood flow requirements to ensure efficient machine operation and overall productivity
• 1.3Confirm safety and environmental protection requirements for the task according to workplace procedures
• 1.4Confirm type, size and quantity of stems and/or logs to be moved with yarder to ensure that loads, machine and cable system are consistent with safe working load requirements and workplace health and safety and workplace procedures
• 1.5Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with yarder operations
• 1.6Identify emergency plan procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
• 1.7Use production plans to identify location of landing area, extraction routes and entry points for efficient extraction of stems and/or logs and minimum interference with other forestry operations
• 1.8Assess terrain characteristics to establish machine stability

2 Set up yarder

• 2.1Use industry-accepted warning signs, vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems and procedures to maintain communication and workplace safety during yarder set-up and operation
• 2.2Move yarder to the landing according to workplace and regulatory and manufacturer requirements
• 2.3Position yarder on landing for stability according to planned system design by adjusting the technique in response to terrain conditions and ensuring a stable level support base for outriggers
• 2.4Check that tower or spar is rigged to suit system design and raised according to manufacturer recommendations and regulatory requirements
• 2.5Work with other personnel to tension lines with enough slack to facilitate yarder movements

3 Inspect and maintain cable system

• 3.1Observe mechanical system components during normal operations, note faults and take corrective actions
• 3.2Inspect system components routinely and maintain, repair or replace according to manufacturer recommendations, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
• 3.3Inspect guylines routinely and adjust tension to equalise load according to manufacturer recommendations, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
• 3.4Lubricate blocks to maintain operational condition
• 3.5Identify repetitive damage of cable system and review and amend operational practices

4 Haul stems and/or logs

• 4.1Carry out pre-operational checks on machine and cable system according to workplace procedures and manufacturer recommendations to ensure optimal production performance and operational effectiveness
• 4.2Perform yarder operations only in response to breakout, landing signals or own transmitted signals
• 4.3Monitor, manage and control yarder mechanical systems to maintain log alignment and satisfy safe operating limits
• 4.4Control tension in running and standing lines to balance the lift and deflection consistency with payload and rope capacities
• 4.5Halt haul and clear hang-ups and obstacles in cooperation with the rigging slinger
• 4.6Use haul speed and line swing to position logs on the landing, control payloads and work with the chaser to optimise workflow
• 4.7Return rigging to extraction point and position according to signals from rigging slinger
• 4.8Operate yarder to minimise breakage and damage to stems and/or logs, standing trees and environment according to workplace procedures and production plan requirements

5 Carry out machine operator maintenance

• 5.1Shut down, de-energise and isolate yarder according to workplace procedures or manufacturer recommendations
• 5.2Clean, check and carry out routine maintenance activities on yarder to maintain optimum operational performance
• 5.3Identify and report machine faults, malfunctions or problems according to workplace procedures and manufacturer recommendations
• 5.4Clean work area of all debris and waste resulting from yarder operation and dispose of or recycle waste materials according to workplace environmental management plan
• 5.5Record yarder operations and maintenance activities

What does an assessment tool for FWPHAR3212 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FWPHAR3212 needs to address all 58 unit components: 5 elements with 31 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 21 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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