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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of the role and responsibility of the tree
felling observer
Level
2
Purpose
Credits
3
This unit standard is intended for crew members working in a
felling operation. It covers the role and responsibilities of the
tree observer. It is important that anyone working in a felling
operation understands the role of the tree observer. The tree
observer takes direction from the tree faller.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of the role of the observer in a tree felling operation,
and demonstrate knowledge of communication between the
observer and tree feller.
Classification
Forestry > Tree Felling
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Credit for this unit standard does not establish competency to fell trees.
2
Best Practice Guide refers to the Best Practice Guidelines for Tree felling published
by FITEC, and any subsequent amendments. Available from FITEC at
http://www.fitec.org.nz, or FITEC, PO Box 137067, Parnell, Auckland.
3
Approved Code of Practice refers to the Approved Code of Practice for Safety and
Health in Forest Operations published by the Occupational Safety and Health
Service, (Wellington: Department of Labour, 1999) and any subsequent
amendments. Available at http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz/order/catalogue/301.shtml.
4
Definition
Worksite policy and procedures includes instructions to staff on policy and
procedures (including the application of legislation to work site situations) which are
formally or informally documented. Examples are standard operating procedures,
codes of practice, specifications and worksite signage.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the role of the observer in a tree felling operation.
Evidence requirements
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
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1.1
The purpose of the observer in a tree felling operation is described.
1.2
The rules regarding the requirement to have an observer in a tree felling
operation are described in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice.
1.3
The selection of an observer is described in accordance with the Approved
Code of Practice, the Best Practice Guide, and worksite policy and procedures.
1.4
The position which the observer is required to take up is described in
accordance with the Best Practice Guide and worksite policy and procedures.
1.5
The responsibilities of the observer before, during and after tree felling are
described.
Range
consultation, warnings, hazards, assistance.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of communication between the observer and tree faller.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The limitations on communication within a felling operation are described.
Range
2.2
noise, visibility, proximity to hazards, safe position.
Effective means of communication within a felling operation are described.
Range
radio, pre-arranged signals, tactile communication.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
22 May 2008
31 December 2017
Review
2
10 December 2015
31 December 2017
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0173
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
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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
applies to those standards.
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 (CMR). 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.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016