Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
FWPCOT3238 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a pole saw
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
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Unit of Competency | FWPCOT3238 - Operate a pole saw |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to trim high branches reachable with a power driven pole saw and to promote tree growth by trimming and felling excess branches. Power driven pole saw in this unit refers to professional standard pole-mounted chain saws that are typically fuel types, but may be battery powered, and generally telescopic.It applies to those who operate a pole saw in a forest environment and includes equipment maintenance.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. The following resources must be made available: a professional standard fuel or battery powered pole-mounted chain saw with telescopic extension work order, workplace requirements and site standards for conducting pole saw operations relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information 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. |
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Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: for trimming |
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Element: Assess trees |
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Element: Conduct operator maintenance |
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