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Visually stress grade softwood

Visually stress grade softwood

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2250
State Code
OBM64
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2020
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to visually stress grade softwood for strength against set classifications detailed in Australian Standard AS2858 as a minimum standard.The unit applies to individuals who visually stress grade softwood in a timber processing and manufacturing facility.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and 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. Prepare for stress-grading
  • 1.1 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with visually stress-grading softwood
  • 1.4 Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Identify grading requirements according to procedures, standards and specifications
  • 1.6 Select materials, hardware items, tools and equipment appropriate to work order, and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.7 Position softwood to be graded to provide appropriate access and facilitate efficient workflow
  • 1.8 Establish and maintain communication with others at workplace to ensure safety
  • 1.9 Identify routine processing problems, and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
2. Evaluate softwood
  • 2.1 Identify species and defects and check status of seasoning
  • 2.2 Accurately record size and tolerance measurements according to workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Establish characteristics and evaluate against standards and product specifications
  • 2.4 Measure moisture content and evaluate against standards and seasoning requirements
3. Grade softwood
  • 3.1 Visually stress grade softwood based on standards for the required structural grade according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Diagnose and check characteristics with the greatest limiting effect on the grade
  • 3.3 Assess the appearance, and mark and segregate material for disposal, reuse or recycling according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements
  • 3.4 Despatch graded material to storage location
  • 3.5 Record and report results of grading according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL83 FWPCOT2216 Visually stress grade softwood Unit of competency