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Coordinate timber drying operations

Coordinate timber drying operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW4203
State Code
AXJ76
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
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan and coordinate timber drying procedures. It includes managing the kiln and the schedules for drying timber.The unit applies to operators who dry timber in a forest and wood products factory setting.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan drying procedures
  • 1.1 Assess, measure and record moisture content and variations in timber.
  • 1.2 Plan process cycles and develop timber drying schedule.
  • 1.3 Review organisational policies and procedures for drying procedures and kiln management.
2. Control drying operations
  • 2.1 Implement standard operating procedures for the kiln.
  • 2.2 Oversee loading of timber according to quantities scheduled for drying.
  • 2.3 Check and analyse process trends.
  • 2.4 Implement modifications for optimum performance in the drying process.
  • 2.5 Check and control seasoning chambers throughout the drying process.
  • 2.6 Oversee transfer and storage of dried timber.
3. Complete documentation
  • 3.1 Complete operating logs and seasoning records.
  • 3.2 Identify areas for improvement.
  • 3.3 Record and report major problems and equipment faults.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6088 FPISAW4203B Coordinate timber drying operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC83 FWPSAW4208 Plan for and coordinate timber kiln drying operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL4 FWP50116 Diploma of Forest and Forest Products Qualification
BAL9 FWP40216 Certificate IV in Timber Processing Qualification