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Round softwood logs

Round softwood logs

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW2207
State Code
AXK11
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to shape debarked logs into round poles to a set diameter for further down-stream processing. Work is completed in a forest products factory and includes assessing logs for diameter, species, faults and moisture content.The unit applies to Sawmill Worker, Production Worker, Treatment Plant Worker. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for rounding
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.3 Assess logs to be rounded for diameter, species, faults and moisture content.
  • 1.4 Plan rounding process in line with work order.
2. Round logs
  • 2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
  • 2.2 Complete pre start-up checks to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • 2.3 Calibrate scanner in line with manufacturer’s instructions.
  • 2.4 Feed material into machine at feed rate in line with organisational procedures.
  • 2.5 Maintain rounding process and adjust to maximise feed rate.
  • 2.6 Check rounding process and conveyors regularly, adjusting to maintain desired quality and output.
  • 2.7 Reject and dispose of sub-standard logs in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 2.8 Direct rounded logs to designated area in line with work order.
  • 2.9 Identify routine processing faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
3. Complete operator maintenance
  • 3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
  • 3.2 Check cutters for bluntness or damage.
  • 3.3 Remove and replace cutters in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 3.4 Dispose of used cutters in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.5 Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment.
  • 3.6 Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • 3.7 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.
4. Complete handover
  • 4.1 Complete and print production and quality records.
  • 4.2 Create back-up files in line with organisational procedures.
  • 4.3 Brief and hand over documentation to changeover operator.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6053 FPISAW2207B Round softwood logs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM29 FWPSAW2211 Round softwood logs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL2 FWP20316 Certificate II in Sawmilling and Processing Qualification