Unit of competency Outline

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Assess wood chips

Assess wood chips

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3223
State Code
AXJ86
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to assess wood chips for quality and contamination and to report on the outcomes for downstream processing. Work is undertaken in a forest and wood products factory setting. The unit applies to Sawmill Worker, Production Worker, Chipper Operator. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for assessment
  • 1.1 Check work order requirements.
  • 1.2 Obtain required type and quantity of wood chips for assessment.
  • 1.3 Select moisture meters and testing equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.4 Plan testing procedures according to site procedures and environmental requirements.
2. Collect and assess samples
  • 2.1 Collect chip samples from designated locations and ensure they are kept free from mixing and contamination.
  • 2.2 Collect wood chips at production, transport and storage for contaminants.
  • 2.3 Review chip production, transport and storage processes for potential sources of contamination
  • 2.4 Report problems with moisture content, size, shape, species and contamination.
  • 2.5 Complete sampling records.
3. Test wood chips and report outcomes
  • 3.1 Review chip specifications from production schedules and orders.
  • 3.2 Test chips for moisture content, size distribution, shape and contamination.
  • 3.3 Store chip samples and file test reports.
  • 3.4 Communicate test results to production personnel to facilitate process control or changes
  • 3.5 Modify test sampling processes in response to new problems and production changes.
  • 3.6 Record and report testing process and equipment faults.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6079 FPISAW3223B Assess wood chips Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFD09 FWPCOT3343 Test wood chips quality Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM5 FWP30316 Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing Qualification