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Grade, sort and mark timber materials

Grade, sort and mark timber materials

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3284
State Code
OBM45
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
17
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to visually evaluate timber product for classification into various strength or appearance grades, including sorting and marking product into grade classes and distributing product to storage or processing locations.The unit applies to individuals who grade and sort materials in the forest and forest products industry.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 work
  • 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 timber grading and sorting operations
  • 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 type and quantity of timber material to be graded, sorted and marked from the storage location
  • 1.6 Select equipment to assist with moving timber material, and check for operational effectiveness
  • 1.7 Review workplace procedures for grading, sorting and marking
2. Implement procedures for grading, sorting and marking timber material
  • 2.1 Identify procedures for timber product storage and subsequent processing operations
  • 2.2 Visually assess and evaluate timber product characteristics and features, including defects, against industry standards for grade type
  • 2.3 Measure, record and report moisture content
  • 2.4 Mark features for docking
  • 2.5 Grade, mark and sort timber product according to grade classification, and label the product using markers or stickers
  • 2.6 Record and report grading outcomes
3. Distribute timber material
  • 3.1 Coordinate movement of graded timber product to storage or processing operations according to workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Reject and arrange for reuse, recycling or disposal of sub-standard product according to workplace and environment protection procedures
  • 3.3 Monitor on-site movement of timber product to ensure intended workflow
  • 3.4 Label storage locations according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL18 FWPCOT3245 Grade, sort and mark materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFD14 FWPCOT3339 Grade wood product visually Unit of competency