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De-stack timber drying racks

De-stack timber drying racks

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW2213
State Code
OFC92
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess dried timber boards, separate them from seasoning racks, monitor transfer and maintain timber board supply for dressing process.The unit applies to individuals who de-stack timber drying racks in a dry mill or sawmill work environment. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for de-stacking timber drying racks
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instructions and, where required, check with appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm workplace health and safety and environmental protection practices and/or procedures for task, including use of personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to de-stacking timber drying racks
  • 1.4 Identify type and quantity of boards for de-stacking operation
  • 1.5 Check equipment used in de-stacking timber drying racks for operational effectiveness
2. De-stack timber drying racks
  • 2.1 Assess timber boards visually for type, size and quality
  • 2.2 Measure moisture content of timber boards and approve for de-stacking
  • 2.3 Load racks onto separation equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Separate and load timber boards onto conveyor systems
  • 2.5 Remove bearers, spacing stick and other protective items from timber boards and store for return to stacking area
  • 2.6 Reject and dispose of sub-standard materials according to workplace environmental protection practices and/or procedures
  • 2.7 Keep de-stacking area clear of timber scraps and dispose of waste according to workplace environmental protection practices and/or procedures
3. Monitor transfer and maintain supply of timber board to subsequent operation
  • 3.1 Monitor conveyor transfer procedures and keep free from blockages
  • 3.2 Supply racks to timber board separation equipment by maintaining consistent size and species for dressing operation according to work order
  • 3.3 Change timber board supply in response to changes to size for dressing process
  • 3.4 Monitor changeover points according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Identify routine process supply and equipment faults, and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK12 FWPSAW2206 De-stack seasoning racks Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJC2 FWP20322 Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations Qualification