Treat timber

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:57 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
FWPSAW3201

State Code
AXK07

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
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

030305 - Materials Engineering

Original Release Date

05/10/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to chemically treat timber and to operate the treatment plant to complete treatment cycles. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.The unit applies to those who treat timber in a forest products factory setting. Specific job roles can include treatment plant operator, kiln operator or timber products technician.Copper Chrome Arsenate (CCA) chemical is a restricted chemical product, which means that CCA can only be supplied to and handled by suitably trained and authorised persons.The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) advised that as of 1 July 2012, CCA products can only be supplied to, and used by, suitably trained persons authorised under a relevant state or territory law from that date.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 CCA demonstrate competence in this unit (FWPSAW3201 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 state or territory licensing body.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for treating timber

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 Obtain chemicals and type and quantity of timber for treatment from storage.
1.4 Plan treating cycles in line with 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 in line with organisational procedures.
2.4 Check, adjust and maintain strength 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 storage area.

3. Complete operator maintenance

3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
3.2 Check all treatment mechanisms for effective condition.
3.3 Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.
3.4 Store chemicals in line with organisational safety procedures and report on stock levels.
3.5 Record and report timber treating process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D6057	FPISAW3201B	Treat timber	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBM16	FWPSAW3242	Treat timber	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAM5	FWP30316	Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing	Qualification