Unit of competency Outline

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Stack and bind material

Stack and bind material

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2206
State Code
OCR86
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
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to stack material, manually build packs and apply strapping and wrapping in a wood products processing setting.The unit applies to sawmill workers, production workers or manufacturing assistants who undertake specified activities under the direction of more experienced workers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order and confirm on-site timber stack plan, seeking clarification from appropriate person where required
  • 1.2 Confirm safety requirements for the task according to workplace safety procedures
  • 1.3 Identify and control hazards according to workplace safety procedures to ensure safety of self and others and avoid loss of materials
  • 1.4 Inspect and check the type, quantity and quality of material to be packed for grading and labelling
  • 1.5 Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.6 Select and use appropriate methods of communication to ensure on-site safety and product quality
2. Build packs manually
  • 2.1 Check labelled material tallies against delivery or job description requirements
  • 2.2 Select appropriate bearers to create sufficient space for mechanical lifting equipment
  • 2.3 Build stacks and restrain timber according to workplace safety procedures
  • 2.4 Place specified spacing sticks and protective strips squarely, evenly and consistently throughout the stacks
  • 2.5 Manage maximum height, width and length of stacks according to workplace safety requirements
  • 2.6 Dispose of faulty material and bearers according to workplace environmental requirements
  • 2.7 Label finished packs according to workplace procedures
3. Strap and wrap packs
  • 3.1 Strap and wrap finished packs according to workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials, and maximise use of recycled materials
  • 3.3 Tighten straps to prevent component slippage, strap breakage and damage to materials
  • 3.4 Dispose of excess packing material according to workplace and environmental requirements
  • 3.5 Record and report production problems, outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL99 FWPCOT2201 Stack and bind material Unit of competency