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Segregate and sort logs

Segregate and sort logs

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2242
State Code
OAA03
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/02/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/07/2018
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
18/07/2018
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to segregate and sort logs in a commercial forest harvesting environment or a timber processing plant, in line with specified quality characteristics for the best end-usage. The unit applies to individuals who segregate and sort logs at the roadside, landing area or timber mill. Operators generally work under broad direction and take responsibility for their work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to segregate and sort logs
  • 1.1 Review log product specifications for species, product usage and size in reference to the segregation and sorting of logs
  • 1.2 Review the production plan, confirm its targets and assess wood flow requirements to ensure efficient operations and overall productivity
  • 1.3 Confirm, identify and report health, safety, environmental and heritage risks of operation in line with standard operating procedures and site safety and environmental management plan
  • 1.4 Apply risk control measures in line with standard operating procedures, site operational plan, legislative requirements and industry standards to eliminate or minimise risks
  • 1.5 Identify emergency plan procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
  • 1.6 Select appropriate log size measuring tools and calibration methods
  • 1.7 Calibrate log measuring tools to ensure accuracy of length and diameter measurements
2. Segregate and sort logs
  • 2.1 Visually assess and measure logs for size, species and quality characteristics to determine their best end-use in line with product specifications and to identify logs which are to be recovered
  • 2.2 Mark and report logs that cannot be clearly and safely assessed
  • 2.3 Direct mechanical equipment to extract specified logs from the stack and segregate them by specified product usage
  • 2.4 Assist log positioning and segregation into end-use stacks to avoid log damage, provide stability, restrict height for efficient extraction and allow space for the conduct of other operations in line with planned worksite layout
  • 2.5 Ensure stacks are tagged for identification in line with industry standards and production plan requirements
  • 2.6 Record and report measurements and sorting outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL79 FWPCOT2223 Segregate and sort logs Unit of competency