Treework (Forestry Harvesting)
Treework (Forestry – Harvesting)
Level 3
Awarded by The Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 5 December 2002 to 31 December 2007
Group award number: G709 23
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Lantra. Lantra represents a wide variety of people working in a broad range of occupations within the Treework Industry.
Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.
Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all of these units:
B77D 04
Maintain Activities to Meet Requirements
1Maintain work activities to meet requirements
2Maintain healthy, safe and productive working conditions
3Make recommendations for improvements to work activities
D1HW 04
Support the Efficient Use of Resources
1Make recommendations for the use of resources
2Contribute to the control of resources
B4SM 04
Develop Productive Working Relationships
1Develop the trust and support of colleagues and team members
2Develop the trust and support of your manager
3Minimise interpersonal conflict
D9CG 04
Promote, Monitor and Maintain Health, Safety and Security
1Monitor and maintain the health, safety and security of the workplace
2Promote good standards of health and safety
3Respond to health emergencies within the workplace
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 8 of the following units, three units from Group A plus three units from Group B and two units from Group C, in addition to the mandatory units:
Group A
D9LA 04
Select, Mark and Measure Trees
1Select and mark trees and prepare for harvesting
2Measure, record and forecast volume of timber
D9LC 04
Fell and Sned Trees Motor-Manually
1Fell trees motor-manually
2Sned trees motor-manually
D9LE 04
Sever and Sned Windblown Trees Motor-Manually
1Sever windblown trees
2Sned windblown trees
D9LF 04
Convert and Stack Wood Produce Manually
1Crosscut tress motor-manually
2Stack converted produce manually
D9LH 04
Fell Trees Mechanically
1Fell trees mechanically
D9LJ 04
Process Trees Mechanically
1Sned trees mechanically
2Crosscut and stack produce mechanically
B44B 04
Extract Wood Products by Forwarder
1Load forwarder
2Extract wood products by forwarder
3Unload forwarder
B44C 04
Extract Wood Products by Skidder
1Load, or attach load to, a skidder
2Extract wood products by skidder
3Unload skidder
B44D 04
Extract Wood Products by Cable Crane
1Rig cable crane
2Extract and stack wood products
B44E 04
Extract Wood Products by Horse
1Handle, transport and prepare horse
2Load wood products
3Extract wood products by horse
4Unload wood products
D9LL 04
Extract Wood Products Using Small Motorised Equipment
1Load wood products
2Extract wood products
3Unload wood products
D9LM 04
Process Timber on Site
1Process timber on site
D9LP 04
Manage Coppice Rotations
1 Manage coppice rotations
Group B
B69M 04
Develop, Negotiate and Agree Proposals to Offer Services and Products
1Interpret specifications and evaluate capacity to act
2Prepare proposals to offer services and products
3Negotiate proposals and agree service and product provision
B43N 04
Forecast Production of Forest and Woodland Products
1Compile and maintain the forest and woodland inventory
2Assess forest and woodland yields
B43P 04
Prepare Details of Forest and Woodland Products and Services for Sale
1Assess and evaluate available markets for wood, and wood products, and evaluate timber
2Identify, quantify and evaluate forest and woodland products and services other than wood
3Determine the method and point of sale of forest and woodland products and services
B6G8 04
Lead the Work of Teams and Individuals to Achieve their Objectives
1Plan the work of teams and individuals
2Assess the work of teams and individuals
3Provide feedback to teams and individuals on their work
B77N 04
Manage Information for Action
1Gather required information
2Inform and advise others
3Hold meetings
B3XB 04
Give Customers a Positive Impression of Yourself and Your Organisation
1Establish effective relationships with customers
2Respond appropriately to customers
3Communicate information to customers
Group C
D3XE 04
Resolve Customer Service Problems
1Establish effective relationships with customers
2 Respond appropriately to customers
3 Communicate information to customers
D9KY 04
Control Local Pollution Incidents
1Control local pollution incidents
D9L3 04
Establish and Maintain an Open Drainage System
1Create an open drainage system
2Maintain open drainage systems
D9L5 04
Survey and Report on the Condition of Sites for Forest and Woodland Tree Establishment
1Carry out site surveys
2Report on site surveys
D9L6 04
Clear Sites for Tree Planting
1Clear sites for tree planting
D9L7 04
Cultivate Sites for Tree Planting
1Cultivate sites for tree planting
D9L0 04
Plant Trees
1Take delivery of and store plants and materials
2Set out and plant trees
D9L2 04
Carry Out Post-Planting Protection and Maintenance
1Carry out post-planting protection and maintenance
D9L8 04
Control Unwanted Plant Growth Around Trees
1Control unwanted plant growth around trees
D9LA 04
Select, Mark and Measure Trees
1Select and mark trees and prepare for harvesting
2Measure, record and forecast volume of timber
D9LC 04
Fell and Sned Trees Motor-Manually
1Fell trees motor-manually
2Sned trees motor-manually
D9LE 04
Sever and Sned Windblown Trees Motor-Manually
1Sever windblown trees
2Sned windblown trees
D9LF 04
Convert and Stack Wood Produce Manually
1Crosscut tress motor-manually
2Stack converted produce manually
D9LH 04
Fell Trees Mechanically
1Fell trees mechanically
D9LJ 04
Process Trees Mechanically
1Sned trees mechanically
2Crosscut and stack produce mechanically
B44B 04
Extract Wood Products by Forwarder
1Load forwarder
2Extract wood products by forwarder
3Unload forwarder
B44C 04
Extract Wood Products by Skidder
1Load, or attach load to, a skidder
2Extract wood products by skidder
3Unload skidder
B44D 04
Extract Wood Products by Cable Crane
1Rig cable crane
2Extract and stack wood products
B44E 04
Extract Wood Products by Horse
1Handle, transport and prepare horse
2Load wood products
3Extract wood products by horse
4Unload wood products
D9LL 04
Extract Wood Products Using Small Motorised Equipment
1Load wood products
2Extract wood products
3Unload wood products
D9LM 04
Process Timber on Site
1Process timber on site
D9LP 04
Manage Coppice Rotations
1Manage coppice rotations
D9LR 04
Support Arboriculture Operations
1Prepare and maintain safe working sites for arboricultural operations
2Support colleagues undertaking off ground arboricultural operations
D9LT 04
Dispose of Residues from Treework Operations
1Dispose of residues from treework operations
D9LV 04
Fell and Convert Large, Open Grown Trees
1Fell large, open grown trees
2Break down felled open grown trees
D9LW 04
Treat and Dispose of Stumps
1Treat and dispose of stumps
D9LY 04
Carry Out Off Ground Arboriculture Operations
1Carry out aerial pruning
2Lower loads using basic rigging techniques
3Carry out aerial rescues
D9M0 04
Install Structural Supports for Trees
1Install structural supports for trees
D9M2 04
Carry Out Utility Arboricultural Operations
1Carry out arboricultural operations in proximity to underground utilities
2Carry out arboricultural operations in proximity to overhead utilities
D9M3 04
Access Tree Crowns using Mobile Elevated Working Platforms
1Access tree crowns using Mobile Elevated Working Platforms
D9NE 04
Carry Out Advanced Off Ground Arboriculture Operations
1Dismantle Trees
2 Lower loads using advanced rigging techniques
3 Carry out aerial rescues
D9NF 04
Survey and Inspect Trees
1Survey trees
2Inspect trees
D9NG 04
Ameliorate Soil Under Mature Trees
1Ameliorate soil under mature trees
D9NH 04
Undertake Emergency Arboriculture Operations
1Prepare for, and agree emergency arboriculture operations
2 Carry out emergency arboriculture operations
D9NJ 04
Contribute to the Management of Forest and Moorland Firefighting
1Contribute to fire management planning
2 Contribute to initial attack planning
3 Contribute to the management of wildlife suppression management
D9K2 04
Construct, Maintain and Repair Boundaries and Access Points
1Construct, maintain and repair boundaries
2Construct, maintain and repair access points
D9N4 04
Construct, Maintain and Repair Paths and Related Structures
1Construct, maintain and repair paths
2Construct, maintain and repair access related structures
D9N5 04
Install, Maintain and Repair Site Furniture and Structures
1Site and install site furniture and structures
2Maintain and repair site furniture and structures
D9N6 04
Control Vertebrate Pests and Predators Using Traps
1Monitor vertebrate pest and predator populations
2Trap vertebrate pests and predators
D9N7 04
Control Vertebrate Pests and Predators by Shooting
1Determine the need for vertebrate pests and predator control
2Shoot vertebrate pests and predators
D9N8 04
Control Vertebrate Pests and Predators Using Chemical Means
1Monitor the incidence of vertebrate past populations
2Control vertebrate pest populations using chemical means
D9N9 04
Stalk and Cull Deer
1Stalk deer
2Cull deer
D9NA 04
Prepare Deer for Human Consumption
1Transport and store dead deer
2Prepare and inspect dead deer
D9NC 04
Transport Large Root-Balled Trees
1Select and transport large root-balled trees
2Establish large root-balled trees in new sites
B5RJ 04
Maintain Plants Outdoors
1Maintain the health of plants outdoors
2Remove unwanted plant growth
D9NK 04
Plan and Manage the Control of Pests, Diseases and Disorders
1Monitor, and plan the control of pests, diseases and disorders
2Manage the control of pests, diseases and disorders
D9HC 04
Manage Habitats
1Identify the need for, and plan, habitat management work
2Coordinate and oversee habitat management work
3Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of habitat management work
B69M 04
Develop, Negotiate and Agree Proposals to Offer Services and Products
1Interpret specifications and evaluate capacity to act
2Prepare proposals to offer services and products
3Negotiate proposals and agree service and product provision
B43N 04
Forecast Production of Forest and Woodland Products
1Compile and maintain the forest and woodland inventory
2Assess forest and woodland yields
B43P 04
Prepare Details of Forest and Woodland Products and Services for Sale
1Assess and evaluate available markets for wood, and wood products, and evaluate timber
2Identify, quantify and evaluate forest and woodland products and services other than wood
3Determine the method and point of sale of forest and woodland products and services
B6G8 04
Lead the Work of Teams and Individuals to Achieve their Objectives
1Plan the work of teams and individuals
2Assess the work of teams and individuals
3Provide feedback to teams and individuals on their work
B77N 04
Manage Information for Action
1Gather required information
2Inform and advise others
3Hold meetings
D3XB 04
Give Customers a Positive Impression of Yourself and Your Organisation
1Establish effective relationships with customers
2Respond appropriately to customers
3Communicate information to customers
B6JG 04
Manage the Finances of the Business
1Manage the cash flow of the business
2Maintain the profitability of the business
3Maintain effective working relationships with finance providers
Contexts
The award can be taken in 3 different contexts. The contexts and group award numbers are listed below:
Treework (Arboriculture) G70E 23
Treework (Forestry – Establishment) G707 23
Treework (Forestry – Harvesting) G709 23
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