Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:59 AM AWST
23/07/2026 12:59 AM AWST
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Transfer wood chips
Transfer wood chips
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3344
FWPCOT3344
State Code
OFD10
OFD10
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate wood chip handling equipment to transfer wood chips to stockpile or transport systems. The unit applies to individuals who transfer wood chips in wood processing work environments.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 to transfer wood chips
- 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instructions and, where required, check with appropriate personnel
- 1.2 Confirm workplace health and safety and environmental protection practices and/or procedures for task, including use of personal protective equipment
- 1.3 Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to operation of wood chip transferring equipment
- 1.4 Inspect deposit point for access and cleanliness
- 1.5 Complete pre-operational checks on wood chip transferring system according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
2. Set up and use equipment for wood chip transfer
- 2.1 Start wood chip transferring system according to workplace procedure
- 2.2 Set and adjust operating parameters and feed rate to achieve production requirements
3. Monitor and control performance of wood chip transferring system
- 3.1 Monitor and adjust control parameters to maintain product quality and efficient plant performance
- 3.2 Clear jams to ensure free flow of output material
- 3.3 Maintain production rate according to workplace procedures and process requirements to avoid system overload
4. Complete wood chip transfer
- 4.1 Direct slinger or blower to enable filling or distribution over required area
- 4.2 Check filling or distribution levels and stop or top up according to job requirements
- 4.3 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
5. Perform operator maintenance on wood chip transferring system
- 5.1 Shut down and isolate wood chip transferring system according to workplace health and safety procedures
- 5.2 Clean wood chip transferring system according to manufacturer instructions
- 5.3 Conduct visual inspection of wood chip transferring system according to workplace procedures
- 5.4 Record and report system faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXJ91 | FWPSAW3216 | Transfer wood chips | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJC1 | FWP30322 | Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations | Qualification |