NZQA registered unit standard
27966 version 1
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of general safety requirements for forest
entry
Level
2
Credits
3
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of forest hazards and hazard management; driving
practices in a forest; general safety requirements in a forest;
and procedures used in the event of a forest emergency.
Classification
Forestry > Forest Foundation Skills
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes the Health and Safety in
Employment Act 1992.
2
Reference to the Code of Practice in this unit standard refers to the Approved Code
of Practice for Safety and Health in Forest Operations 2012 published by the Ministry
of Business, Innovation and Employment, and any subsequent amendments.
Available at www.osh.govt.nz/order/catalogue/301.shtml.
3
Definition
Worksite policies and procedures refer to documented policies and to documented or
other directions provided to staff. These include, but are not limited to, ways of
managing health and safety, environmental considerations, quality, and production,
and must conform to legislation. Examples include standard operating procedures,
company health and safety plans, on-site briefings, and supervisor’s instructions.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of forest hazards and hazard management.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Hazards commonly found when entering a forest are identified.
Range
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hazards include – narrow roads, unsealed roads, uneven roads,
logging trucks, dust, harvesting sites, hazardous trees.
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Workplace hazard identification systems are identified.
Range
systems include – hazard registers, hazard reports.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of safe driving practices in a forest environment.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Driving practices that minimise the risk of driving in a forest environment are
described in accordance with the Code of Practice.
Range
practices include – keep left, driving with lights on, drive to the
conditions, speed limits, call up roads, radio call-in, location
reporting.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of general safety requirements in a forest environment.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The correct personal protective equipment for the candidate’s role is described
in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice.
3.2
Forestry signage is identified and explained in accordance with worksite policies
and procedures.
Range
3.3
road closed signs, banners, crew signage.
The method that the candidate must use to draw attention to themselves when
entering an area where work is taking place is described in the context of the
candidate’s role.
Outcome 4
Demonstrate knowledge of procedures used in the event of a forest emergency.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Emergency procedure is explained in the context of the candidate’s role.
4.2
Action to be taken when first on the scene of a fire, accident, or medical
emergency is described in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
Range
4.3
includes but is not limited to – securing the scene, communication
procedures, first aid.
Use of a radio or mobile phone is demonstrated in terms of switching on,
checking signal, checking channel, and making a test call in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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4.4
Vehicle use as a means of obtaining assistance in the event of an emergency is
explained in accordance with the Code of Practice.
4.5
Essential information to be communicated in the event of an emergency is
described in accordance with the Code of Practice.
Range
4.6
evidence of at least five pieces of essential information is required.
A simulated emergency call is demonstrated in accordance with the Code of
Practice.
Planned review date
31 December 2017
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
18 April 2013
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0173
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
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before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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