Unit of competency Outline
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Screen wood chips
Screen wood chips
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3342
FWPCOT3342
State Code
OFD11
OFD11
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use mechanical screen processes to separate oversize, over-thick, pins, fines and any contaminants in the wood chip flow from the accepted chips. The unit applies to individuals who screen wood chips in wood processing work environments.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 wood chip screening
- 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 operation of wood chip screening system
- 1.4 Confirm type and quantity of wood chips to be screened from production process
- 1.5 Complete pre-operational checks on wood chip screening system according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
2. Screen wood chips
- 2.1 Start wood chip screening system according to workplace procedure
- 2.2 Set and adjust operating parameters to achieve production requirements
3. Monitor and control performance of wood chip screening system
- 3.1 Monitor product quality, plant performance and process according to workplace procedures
- 3.2 Monitor screening continually for matter that may cause contamination
- 3.3 Monitor conveyor operations and clear jams to ensure free flow of output material to transfer systems
- 3.4 Maintain incoming chip supply to match downstream production requirements
- 3.5 Identify operating and equipment faults and malfunctions, and take corrective action as required
- 3.6 Check output chips for conformity with quality specifications and production requirements
4. Perform operator maintenance on wood chip screening system
- 4.1 Shut down and isolate wood chip screening system according to workplace health and safety procedures
- 4.2 Clean wood chip screening system according to manufacturer instructions
- 4.3 Conduct visual inspection of wood chip screening system according to workplace procedures
- 4.4 Check condition of wood chip screening system components
- 4.5 Dispose of waste according to workplace environmental protection practices and/or procedures
- 4.6 Record and report system faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXJ94 | FWPSAW3215 | Screen wood chips | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJC1 | FWP30322 | Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations | Qualification |