RECORD OF ASSESSMENT (ROA): AssessmentCriteria M2
Feedback comments to candidate & Result √/x
BRUSHCUTTER OPERATION: Max.Time Allowed - 60mins (U1-30min, U2-30min)
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(UNIT 1) SELECT & WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Assessor to inspect/validate) Assessor to candidate max ratio 1:1
Candidate to wear appropriate PPE (unit 1 & 2) & show photo ID:
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Helmet (mandatory when cutting trees or bush
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Candidate photo ID & SRA signed
Appropriate work trousers (long)
Appropriate safety boots/footwear (toe cap boots)
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higher than 2 m, valid for 3 years, Protos integral
5 years; must be checked, no visible damages on
shell, no damages on internal lining)
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Safety helmet, hard hat or head protection if applicable (uv
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indicator/date)
EN 397
Eye, Face & Ear protection
Gloves (EN388)
Non-snag outer clothing/Jewelry/Long hair etc
In date personal 1st aid kit includes a minimum large absorbent wound
dressing - on person (+ Team 1st aid kit as appropriate - on site)
9. Whistle/Operational Mobile or Radio (according to national standards)
10. Appropriate tool kit available
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COMPLETE A WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT & EMERGENCY PLANNING PROCEDURES
Candidate to identify hazards and risks relevant to the workshop & site to be worked on and task, how the task will be done (method statement),
how to deal with an emergency (specific 1st aid scenario) & provide emergency information:
1. RISK ASSESSMENT-walk site (state min.3 site H/R & min.3 task H/R)
Assessor to choose scenario as relevant to unit 1 & 2
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contact with underground hazards
flying debris/ bio hazards/ blade of bushcutter/electromagnetic field
2. EMERGENCY INFORMATION – verbal (state min. 8 key requirements
& how to deal with a 1st aid scenario)
trimmer getting caught in vegetation
√ OR X
moving parts coming in contact with body
3.
UNDERTAKE BRUSHCUTTER MAINTENANCE (engine OFF)
A) Candidate to identify & check function of controls & safety features (and
wear appropriate PPE):
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sharpening-gloves, air line-goggles/glasses
all moving/hot parts to be guarded as per operators handbook
1.
Functional clearly marked on/off switch
maximum blade/head rotation speed as identified by manufacturer
a minimum safe working distance of 15 metres must be maintained
at all times
√ OR X
2.
Decompressor if applicable
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Choke & primer bulb
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Throttle safety lock
Exhaust intact/secure and fumes away from the operator
All anti-vibration mounts
Legal symbols: Head/eyes/ears (operator/public)
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Blade guard-brush knife & clearing saw
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Nylon guard-trimmer
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B) Candidate must sharpen brushcutter blade (Assessor to ensure
sharpening method secure & appropriate):
1.
Blade checked for cracks/damage and length (gloves)
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Blade sharpened using file of correct size with handle fitted & correct
angles (secured & template if applicable used)
Blade balance checked
Blade re-checked for cracks/damage
Drive shaft collar cleaned, blade refitted & locked securely
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C) Candidate must remove trimmer head & refit nylon:
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Refit existing or new cord & trim to recommended length
Trimmer head refitted & locked securely
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Operator manual to be available
Gloves worn when handling blade
Kickback/havs explained
On bushcutter there is multiple choices of blades, operator have to
sharp blade according to the manufacturer instructions.
√ OR X
Remove casing and comment on the condition of:
Casing/ ferrules/ retaining nut
√ OR X
Cord hat to be tighten that starter plug is standing upwards and not
to much, that starting mechanism is leting the cord to get out to the
end.
Operator has to know hot to lock rotation of a blade to tight it up.
D) Candidate to inspect & clean engine unit & covers:
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Candidate to inspect for damage & security
Air intake fins & exhaust cleaned of debris
E) Candidate to inspect & clean angle drive & gearbox:
1.
Every 50 hours angle drive has to be lubricated with special grease
Candidate to inspect & top up lubricant if applicable
for angle drives.
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F) Candidate to inspect & clean air filter:
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Remove debris from around filter
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Apply choke if applicable
Remove and clean filter protecting carburettor intake (state nonflammable detergent or appropriate method)
Before taking off the air-filter choke has to be applied. Operetor has
to perform cleaning in the right manner depending on type of filter.
Fabric wash, fleece no brush. If using compressed air the airflow has
to be inside out, to blow the dust out of filter not through mash.
G) Candidate to inspect & clean spark plug:
1.
Drop test
Candidate has to know if bushcutter is 4-stroke or 2-stroke engine,
and chose right fuel or fuel mix.
Colour, tightness, drop test, gap size (state procedure if spark plug
damaged and comment on type of fuel)
H) Candidate to clean, inspect & re-tension starter recoil mechanism:
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Remove starter cover, clear air ways, check cord wear points
Release and re-tension cord and coil spring
Check handle/pull toggle for security
I) Candidate to inspect fuel filter & comment how to clean:
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Remove cap, comment on or demonstrate inspection procedure
(state non-flammable detergent)
UNDERTAKE OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS (engine ON)
Candidate to check brushcutter for condition & pre-use safety:
1. Pre-start machine checks-select appropriate fuelling site, top up
fuel/lubricant & check condition of machine (fuel/oil caps secure,
blade check & nylon check, nuts secure)
2. Pre-start working position checks-machine handle bar & harness
attachment point, harness-adjusted correctly
3. Safe start method * Cold ground & Warm ground methods
4. Safe start distance from fuel/others-min.3m or greater according to
national guidance
5. Check all controls are operational (as per manufacturers guidance)
6. Head stops immediately when throttle released
7. On/off switch is working (state procedure if not working)
Adjustment of the harness to get right position of work
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Cold start
Warm start
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5.
(UNIT 2) MEET LEGAL & SITE ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL STANDARDS
Candidate to comment on protection of flora, wildlife, waterways etc & site specific
conditions met regarding pollution/damage:
State national legislation regards environmental protection (min. 1 each):
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1. Personal/public protection
2. Plants
3. Animal protection
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State min.3 possible causes of damage unnecessarily to plants,
animals within the work area & how to deal with it
15m noise protection zone
State the importance of bio-security (give an example) &
how to prevent cross-contamination
BRUSHCUTTER, CLEARING SAW & TRIMMER OPERATING METHODS
Candidate to demonstrate the different operating techniques for woody shrubs/trees, grass & scrub areas (min.50m²), according to the instructions given. Cutting
around obstacles & using throttle control with the trimmer must be demonstrated without causing damage.
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Standard scything (must be demonstrated including steep slope method)
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Layered scything (must be demonstrated)
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Swatting (must be demonstrated)
1. Walk site, check vegetation and selection of fuel storage
Site checked for glass, needles etc
2. Brushcutter started safely & safety zone maintained (min.3m & 15m
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Start up has to be with blade away from the obsticles, to prevent
when operating)
blade to hit obstacles.
3. Scything techniques
Jammed head has to be cleared with stopped engine on bushcutter.
4. Swatting technique (*Brushcutter)
Japanese knotweed, giant hogweed dangers etc
5. Use of throttle to cut safely and efficiently
sequence cut to prevent blade to get trapped
6. Appropriate use of legs & hips
or uncontrolled movement of blade
7. Safely clear jammed head
8. Damage to obstacles avoided (*2x- warning, 3x- Critical)
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9. Sequence & direction of work chosen to prevent head becoming
trapped or uncontrolled movement e.g. kickback
10. Vegetation cut to site requirements as instructed
11. Ergonomics: straight back, use of legs & hips to control machine,
bending at knees (manual handling i.e.
when lifting machine)
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POST USE CLEANING & INSPECTION
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2.
Candidate to demonstrate use of appropriate cleaning aids/methods:
Clean machine in a safe manner
Undertake final pre-storage inspection
3.
Site left tidy & safe (waste disposed appropriately)
*ASSESSOR MUST ENSURE ALL SECTIONS ARE COMPLETED OTHERWISE ABA SECRETARIAT WILL NOT ACCEPT THIS ROA
RESULT:
GRADE (circle/tick as appropriate):
CANDIDATE NAME (PRINT):
Competent
A+ (Excellent)
Comment:
Not Yet Competent
A (Very good)
B (Good)
C (Pass)
DOB:
Signature:
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F (Fail)
ASSESSOR NAME (PRINT):
Comment:
ABA ID:
Signature:
A+ NO FAULTS A 5-10 FAULTS B 10-15 FAULTS C 15-20 FAULTS F 1+ CRITICAL FAULTS OR 20+ FAULTS
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