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160

Demonstrate Knowledge of The Principles of Sawmilling (Level 2 Credit 6) Version 5

 

The principles of the sawmilling process, the concepts of timber conversion, safety requirements in the sawmill.

 

 

1227

Demonstrate Knowledge of Plantation Forest Harvesting  (Level 2 Credit 3) Version 5

 

Clearfell forest harvesting operations, and aspects of forest harvesting operations in New Zealand.

 

 

6916

Demonstrate Knowledge of Approved Code of Practice relating to chainsaw Use (Level 2 Credit 5) Version 5

 

Duties assigned under the requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act; Rules for chainsaws contained in the code of practice, requirements relating to the transport and use of chainsaw fuel, personal protection and first aid requirements for chainsaw operators

 

 

6950

Demonstrate Knowledge of Thinning Plantation Trees and Equipment Used  (Level 2 Credit 3) Version 4

 

Thinning plantation trees and equipment used for thinning plantation trees.

 

 

6951

Demonstrate Knowledge of Selecting Plantation Trees (Level 2 Credit 4) Version 4

 

Tree selection for commercial forestry operations, and explain the tree selection components of job prescriptions.

 

 

17769

Demonstrate Knowledge of General Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements in Forestry (Level 2 Credit 6) 

Version 2

 

The role of health and safety in forest operations; demonstrate knowledge of general safety requirements in a forestry operation; demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and related requirements to be used in the event of a forest emergency; and demonstrate knowledge of environmental issues in forestry; and demonstrate knowledge of personal safety in first line vegetation fire fighting.

   
22994 Demonstrate Knowledge of Factors That Affect the Performance of Forestry Workers (Level 2 Credit 10) Version 1
  Identify substances which may adversely affect work performance and safety, and describe the effects of substance misuse on work performance; identify the importance of hydration for workers in a forestry operation; describe how to maintain adequate hydration in a forestry operation, and explain the benefits associated with effective hydration; explain the role of diet in maintaining the physical wellbeing of forestry workers; describe causes and effects of fatigue on the work performance of workers in a forestry operation, and explain ways to reduce fatigue; and demonstrate attending to personal health matters.
   
22997 Demonstrate Knowledge of Principles of Commercial Forestry (Level 2 Credit 5) Version 1
  Describe factors affecting the quality and value of a stand of plantation trees; demonstrate knowledge of the forest industries and downstream processing of forest products; explain job prescriptions for forestry operations; and demonstrate knowledge of quality in a forestry operation.

 

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