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Build and maintain timber stacks

Build and maintain timber stacks

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3320
State Code
OCR63
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely build and maintain timber stacks in a variety of workplace settings, according to regulations and site procedures.The unit applies to sawmill workers, production workers or manufacturing assistants who undertake specified activities under the direction of more experienced workersLicensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit but may differ according to state or territory jurisdiction. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to stack timber
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instructions and, where required seek clarification from appropriate person
  • 1.2 Confirm safety requirements building and maintaining timber stacks according to workplace safety procedures
  • 1.3 Identify risks and apply control measures to ensure safety of self and others and avoid loss of materials
  • 1.4 Access traffic management plan to guide location of building timber stacks
  • 1.5 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and prepare safety equipment according to workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Communicate with others as required, to ensure safety requirements are met according to workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Identify personal limitations related to building a timber stack, and seek assistance as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Build timber stack
  • 2.1 Inspect timber to ensure it meets labelled or expected content, and report non-compliant material to supervisor, in accordance with workplace safety requirements
  • 2.2 Choose appropriate bearers to create required space for powered mobile plant to lift the stack
  • 2.3 Build the stack, check bearers and restrain timber in line with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Manage maximum height of stack to suit environment and weather conditions and in accordance with industry safety standards and workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Identify problems and faults, and report to supervisor in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Maintain timber stack
  • 3.1 Perform routine checks as stack is built and during life of stack, and report defects to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Repair timber stack as required, in accordance with workplace procedures and scope of own job role
  • 3.3 Store, reuse, recycle or dispose of waste material in accordance with workplace and environmental requirements
  • 3.4 Complete workplace records and documentation according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK98 FWPCOT3264 Build and maintain timber stacks Unit of competency