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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Choke and dechoke timber during extraction with a skidding machine fitted with a winch in a production situation

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
117043	Choke and dechoke timber during extraction with a skidding machine fitted with a winch in a production situation
ORIGINATOR
SGB Forestry
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation			Forestry and Wood Technology
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit is for people who choke and dechoke timber during extraction with a skidding machine fitted with a winch in a production situation. People credited with this unit standard are able to: Prepare for choking and dechoking. Choke timber for extraction with a skidding machine. Dechoke timber on the landing.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Demonstrate knowledge of choking and dechoking timber. Demonstrate knowledge of basic safety in forestry operations.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Demonstration of competence will take place "on-the-job" in a production situation. Competence can be demonstrated either on tree lengths or log lengths or bundles in conjunction with skidders or tractors fitted with a winch.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Prepare for choking and dechoking.

OUTCOME RANGE

Self, other workers, equipment, operational plan, general work area.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Safety requirements applicable to the operation are explained to minimise the effect of hazards on the operation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

All personal protective equipment required, is check for functionality and used in terms of company policy and legal requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Maximum loading capability of the skidding machine and the winch is explained according to manufacturer's requirements and varying conditions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Varying conditions include underfoot conditions and slope.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Choking equipment and winch line are checked for suitability, completeness and serviceability, and corrective action is taken, if required.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Choking equipment is assembled onto winch line in terms of the requirements of the operation and the manufacturer.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Operational requirements are explained in terms of extraction routes, slopes, landing locations, special management zones, timber flow and production target.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

Work areas are checked for hazards and corrective action taken according to standard operating procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8

Safe work practices are adhered to throughout preparation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Choke timber for extraction with a skidding machine.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Communication with the skidding machine operator ensures safe and effective operation during the positioning of the skidding machine, haul-out, break-out and haul-in.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Skidding machine and choking equipment are correctly positioned before choking commences to ensure ease of haul-out, break-out and haul-in.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Timber to comprise a load is selected according to position and size to ensure optimal load size and ease of operation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Timber is choked and break-out effected.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Attaching sequence of timber, choking techniques, positioning of choker, tensioning of choker, avoid acute angles to machine or fairlead.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

Standard operating procedures and safe work practices are adhered to throughout the operation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

Choking is performed to meet operational requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Timber damage and breakage are minimised, choking complements other phases of the operation, work rate meets pre-determined production target.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Dechoke timber on the landing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Communication with the skidding machine operator ensures safe and effective operation during dechoking on the landing.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Standard operating procedures and safe work practices are adhered to throughout dechoking.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Dechoking is performed to meet operational requirements.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Timber damage and breakage are minimised, dechoking complements other phases of the operation, timber is dechoked in the pre-determined positions on the landing, work rate meets pre-determined production target.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Providers of learning and assessors must be accredited in terms of the requirements of the Forest Industries Education and Training Authority. Moderation option: The moderation requirements of the Forest Industries Education and Training Authority must be met.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

Names and functions of: Skidding machine Choking equipment Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties of: Safety procedures Extraction routes Slopes Landing locations Special management zones Timber flow Production target. Sensory cues: What I see, feel hear and smell during the process Purpose of: Communication with the skidding machine operator Choking and dechoking Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards: Standard operating procedures: "Guidelines for Forest Engineering Practices in South Africa" (FESA) Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) legislation Theory: rules, principles, laws: Timber damage and breakage are minimised Dechoking complements other phases of the operation Timber is dechoked in the pre-determined positions on the landing Work rate meets pre-determined production target. Relationships, systems: Factors influencing choking and dechoking productivity

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems Relating to the choking and dechoking of timber during extraction with a skidding machine fitted with a winch in a production situation

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others When interacting with team members and colleagues during the planning, preparation, and completion of choking and dechoking of timber

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage myself and my activities When complying with safety standards and to optimise production When managing resources and my time

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively When completing and processing documentation When submitting reports and/or reporting to the relevant department

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically When using special tools and equipment safely and effectively during the operation

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems. When I can explain and justify my actions and procedures followed during the operational requirements

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Elective	50225	General Education and Training Certificate: General Forestry	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FPMSETA
Elective	48988	National Certificate: Forestry: Timber Harvesting	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FPMSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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2.	AMOS / KGAPHAMADI COMMUNITY ORGANISATION
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9.	GNBR SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
10.	INTUTHUKO YESIZWE COMMUNITY ORGANISATION NPO
11.	INYAPA VHUSIKU CONSULTING PTY LTD
12.	ITHEMBA LOMPHAKATHI COMMUNITY ORGANISATION
13.	KWAMAHLATI TRAINING SERVICES CC
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15.	Longata Consultant
16.	LOTTENBURG EDU-FARM
17.	Malitinne (Pty) Ltd
18.	MALITINNE PTY LTD
19.	MUKWEVHO TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
20.	NEW AFRICA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
21.	NOKUSHOM CONSULTANCY & TRADING PTY LTD
22.	Nolwazi Dev Centre (Pty) Ltd
23.	Nurture-Nature Resources (Pty) Ltd
24.	Optimi Workplace
25.	Optimum Capacity (Pty) Ltd
26.	Phambile Skills Training (Pty) Ltd
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28.	Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd
29.	Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd
30.	SINOVUYOLETHU TRADING PTY LTD
31.	South African Forestry Training College
32.	SPLS CONSULTANTS PTY LTD
33.	Take Note Trading 227 cc
34.	TAMASA TRAINING PTY LTD
35.	The Brokers Learning Centre
36.	Tirhani SkillsTraining Pty Ltd
37.	UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES
38.	UMGANO FOUNDATION NPC
39.	VCK TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES PTY LTD
40.	VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD
41.	VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C
42.	WORKPLACE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TALENT SOLUTIONS
43.	Yangantle Trading

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