Target learner group
This course is designed for workers who operate mobile chippers and mulchers in workplace environments. It is aimed at individuals who need practical skills to safely prepare, operate, and maintain chipping and mulching equipment while following workplace procedures and environmental protection requirements.
Typical learners include employees in landscaping, parks and gardens, vegetation management, local government maintenance, and land management roles who handle tree and vegetation debris. Learners are expected to have basic workplace health and safety awareness, the physical capability to handle outdoor equipment, and sufficient language, literacy, and numeracy skills to follow instructions, complete records, and operate machinery safely.
Learning outcomes
Learners who complete this unit will be able to:
- Understand and follow workplace procedures, safety requirements, and environmental protection practices for chipping and mulching tasks.
- Prepare for chipping/mulching work, including planning activities, selecting PPE, and checking equipment for safe operation.
- Identify and assess hazards and risks associated with operating mobile chippers and mulchers, and take appropriate mitigation actions.
- Identify suitable and unsuitable materials for chipping or mulching and manage them according to workplace and environmental procedures.
- Set up, position, and operate chipping and mulching equipment safely and efficiently according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures.
- Control material feed and manage output, ensuring equipment operates within safe capacity limits.
- Respond effectively to emergency situations, including equipment shutdown, to prevent injury or damage.
- Perform basic operator maintenance, including cleaning, inspection, checking cutters, refueling, and reporting equipment faults.
- Record and report production outcomes and maintenance activities in line with workplace procedures.