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Implement practices to maximise value from wood residues

Implement practices to maximise value from wood residues

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFOM5006
State Code
ODS67
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and implement effective wood management practices that ensure maximum product value recovery and adherence to environmentally sustainable principles. It can apply to the full scope of forest and wood products industry workplaces and to operations of all sizes.The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for maximising product value recovery in forest operations.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety and food 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. Scope a value maximisation plan
  • 1.1 Review management plans and workplace priorities with respect to value maximisation requirements
  • 1.2 Identify required production authorisations, determine timeline and budget and check with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Determine applications and demand for wood and residue material, and document according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Determine and document any special process requirements and product value chain
  • 1.5 Consult with stakeholders to obtain input to the plan
  • 1.6 Determine and document most appropriate value maximisation options for the organisation or site
2. Develop and document a value maximisation plan
  • 2.1 Identify legal, workplace, environmental protection and best practice parameters governing wood management practices
  • 2.2 Determine and document in the plan the most appropriate value maximisation practices for the workplace
  • 2.3 Document methodology, schedule, budget and legal requirements for implementation of value maximisation practices
  • 2.4 Define technology, materials and resources required for implementation of value maximisation plan
  • 2.5 Develop value maximisation plan and submit to the appropriate personnel for approval
3. Implement value maximisation practices
  • 3.1 Implement value maximisation practices identified in the plan according to methodology, schedule, budget and legal requirements
  • 3.2 Obtain required authorisations for use of technology, materials and resources
  • 3.3 Communicate production schedule for value maximisation plan to appropriate personnel
  • 3.4 Establish processes to monitor implementation of the plan
4. Review implementation of value maximisation plan
  • 4.1 Monitor value maximisation plan and review against methodology and production schedule
  • 4.2 Analyse information and data to determine effectiveness of value maximisation practices
  • 4.3 Prepare improvement recommendations based on information, data analysis and consultative processes
  • 4.4 Record and report outcomes to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWK68 FWPCOR6202 Implement practices to maximise value from wood residues Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL6 FWP50121 Diploma of Forest Operations Qualification