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Operate automated stacking equipment

Operate automated stacking equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3230
State Code
AXL34
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use automatic or semi-automatic equipment to stack, monitor, strap and record packs of timber or timber products in preparation for despatch. The unit applies individuals who operate automatic timber stacking equipment in a timber manufacturing facility. Operators generally work under broad or limited direction to complete routine activities related to their own work and take responsibility for their work.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, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for stacking packs of timber or timber products
  • 1.1 Review work order, workplace health and safety requirements, environmental protection practices and emergency procedures for timber stacking operation and, where required, check with appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Identify and report hazards and use personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements and health and safety legislative requirements to maintain safe work practices
  • 1.3 Obtain the type and quantity of timber products to be stacked from a storage location
2. Stack, wrap and strap packs of timber or timber products
  • 2.1 Set up stacking machine to produce specified timber pack sizes according to work order
  • 2.2 Build timber packs using products of a consistent type, size and thickness
  • 2.3 Check bearers and protective strips for consistent thickness and damage
  • 2.4 Place specified bearers, spacing sticks and protective strips squarely, evenly and consistently
  • 2.5 Monitor stacked timber or timber products for grade and quality, and reprocess or dispose of unacceptable components
  • 2.6 Stack timber packs to a correct material count or dimension, and check the safety of stacking
  • 2.7 Strap, wrap and label timber packs according to workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials, and maximise use of recycled materials
3. Complete operator maintenance
  • 3.1 Lock out stacking equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 3.2 Check, maintain and clean automatic stacking machine mechanism
  • 3.3 Keep machine area clear of dust and debris according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 3.4 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5939 FPICOT3230B Operate automated stacking equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM32 FWPCOT3297 Operate automated stacking equipment Unit of competency