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Treat timber

Treat timber

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3242
State Code
OBM16
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to chemically treat timber, including planning for chemically treating timber, safely handling and storing chemicals, operating treatment equipment, and undertaking basic maintenance of treatment equipment.The unit applies to individuals who treat timber in a timber treatment plant or sawmill. Specific job roles can include treatment plant operator, kiln operator or timber products technician.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.In Victoria, to comply with licence/permit requirements, organisations must ensure that employees working with copper chrome arsenate (CCA) demonstrate competence in this unit (FWPSAW3242 Treat timber), or that persons working with CCA do so under the direct supervision (sight and sound) of a trained and authorised person.For regulatory information and details in other states and territories, refer to the relevant state or territory licensing body.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for treating timber
  • 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 treating timber
  • 1.4 Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Obtain chemicals and type and quantity of timber for treatment from storage
  • 1.6 Plan treating cycles according to work order
2. Use equipment to treat timber
  • 2.1 Complete pre-start-up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness
  • 2.2 Identify water requirements and check to ensure treatment process requirements are met
  • 2.3 Test moisture content of timber according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Check, adjust and maintain strength and volume of preservative solution at specified strength and volume
  • 2.5 Bring treating plant to full operating condition, and regularly check operating parameters to ensure optimum output
  • 2.6 Load timber into treatment vessel and complete treatment cycles
  • 2.7 Brand treated timber in line with organisational procedures
  • 2.8 Safely handle treated timber and transfer to the storage area
  • 2.9 Record outcomes of timber treatment process, and report to appropriate personnel
3. Complete operator maintenance
  • 3.1 Lock out equipment according to workplace safety procedures
  • 3.2 Conduct basic routine checks and maintenance of treatment equipment according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Store chemicals according to workplace safety procedures, and report on stock levels
  • 3.4 Record faults or incidents related to treatment equipment and chemical use and storage, and report to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK07 FWPSAW3201 Treat timber Unit of competency