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Apply principles of timber and process optimisation in sawmill operations

Apply principles of timber and process optimisation in sawmill operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3291
State Code
OBM38
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply optimisation principles in sawmilling operations to increase timber value and volume recovery. It includes identifying the drivers for optimisation, assessing opportunities for timber and workflow optimisation, identifying optimisation opportunities in own work area and participating in and evaluating optimisation initiatives. The unit applies to individuals who are involved in timber and process optimisation in sawmilling operations.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. Identify opportunities for optimisation in sawmilling operations
  • 1.1 Identify drivers for optimisation in sawmilling operations
  • 1.2 Identify potential impact of timber and material flow optimisation on timber value and volume recovery in sawmill operations
  • 1.3 Assess opportunities for timber optimisation in sawmilling operations
  • 1.4 Assess opportunities for material flow optimisation in sawmilling operations
  • 1.5 Identify the technologies and work practices that are applied to enhance timber and workflow optimisation in sawmill operations
2. Identify optimisation opportunities in own work area
  • 2.1 Compare current work practices, procedures, processes or equipment performance in own work area with requirements or performance indicators in relation to timber value and volume recovery
  • 2.2 Recognise variances that indicate sub-optimal performance
  • 2.3 Identify causes of sub-optimal performance and recommend corrective actions to relevant personnel
3. Participate in optimisation initiative
  • 3.1 Participate in an approved optimisation initiative and monitor performance
  • 3.2 Assess results of optimisation initiative
  • 3.3 Record outcomes of actions and communicate to relevant personnel
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