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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 cable yarder in a production situation |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
117081 | Choke and dechoke timber during extraction with a cable yarder 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 cable yarder in a production situation. People credited with this unit are able to:
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LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Demonstration of competence will take place "on-the-job" in a production situation. Competence can be demonstrated on tree lengths or log lengths or bundles in either a highlead or skyline configuration. |
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 procedures during haul-out, choking, breaking-out, haul-in, landing of the load and dechoking are explained according to the Handbook section 11. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Only those applicable to the choker setter and dechoker person. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Common hazards during haul-out, choking, breaking-out, haul-in, landing of the load and dechoking are explained according to the handbook section 11. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Only those applicable to the choker setter and dechoker person. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Safety requirements applicable to the operation are explained to minimise the effect of hazards on the operation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
All personal protective equipment required, is check for functionality and used in terms of company policy and legal requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Maximum loading capability of the cable yarder and wire ropes are explained in terms of manufacturer's requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Choking equipment and hauling ropes are checked for suitability, serviceability and corrective action is, taken if required. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Choking equipment is assembled onto hauling ropes in terms of the requirements of the operation and the manufacturer. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
Operational requirements are explained in terms of extraction routes, slopes, landing locations, special management zones, timber flow and production target. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 |
Work areas are checked for hazards and corrective action taken according to standard operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 |
Safe work practices are demonstrated throughout preparation. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Choke timber for extraction with a cable yarder. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Communication with the cable yarder operator ensures safe and effective operation during haul-out, choking, breaking-out and haul-in. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Operating procedures and safety requirements are adhered to during the haul-out. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Operating procedures and safety requirements are adhered to during choking. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Timber to comprise a load is selected according to position and size to ensure optimal load size and ease of operation. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Timber is choked and break-out effected in accordance with operating procedures. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Attaching sequence of timber, choking techniques, positioning of choker, tensioning of choker, safety. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Operating procedures and safety requirements are adhered to during the haul-in. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
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 cable yarder operator ensures safe and effective operation during landing of the load and dechoking. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Safety requirements applicable to the dechoker person are adhered to during the haul-out, break-out and haul-in to ensure the safety of the dechoker person |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Timber is landed and dechoked in accordance with operating procedures and safety requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Landing of the load and dechoking are performed to meet operational requirements. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Timber damage and breakage are minimised; dechoking complements other phases of the operation; 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:
Attributes, descriptions, characteristics and properties of: Common hazards during: Sensory cues: Purpose of: Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards: Theory: rules, principles, laws: Relationships, systems: |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING |
Organise and manage myself and my activities
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology effectively and critically
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UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING |
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems
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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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