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Grade and mark logs

Grade and mark logs

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3223
State Code
AXL38
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to evaluate, grade and mark logs for segregation to achieve best end use. This unit applies to those who grade and mark logs in forest and wood products factory settings.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to evaluate logs
  • 1.1 Review and clarify work order.
  • 1.2 Identify and assess standards, specifications and lengths of timber products for intended use.
  • 1.3 Check logs and wood characteristics and identify logs to be graded and recovered.
  • 1.4 Check safety of site, ensuring log stability for evaluation, grading and marking processes and locate personal protective equipment.
2. Evaluate and mark logs
  • 2.1 Identify and assess log species for suitability against standard industry specifications and according to organizational policies and procedures.
  • 2.2 Identify and assess defects against product specifications.
  • 2.3 Evaluate and grade logs and direct to best end use in line with specifications and site segregation code.
  • 2.4 Clearly and accurately mark logs for grading or cutting in line with site segregation code.
  • 2.5 Mark logs that require evaluation by other personnel and report in line with site procedures.
3. Complete grading and marking of logs
  • 3.1 Measure logs and accurately and clearly record data in line with industry standards.
  • 3.2 Check and resolve any queries about grading outcomes.
  • 3.3 Record and report grading and marking results in line with site procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5932 FPICOT3223B Grade and mark logs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAA12 FWPCOT3270 Grade and mark logs Unit of competency