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Develop knowledge of log yard operations

Develop knowledge of log yard operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3340
State Code
OFD13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the layout and workflow in a log yard and to confirm the procedures, equipment and safety requirements associated with log yard operations.The unit applies to operational staff who are engaged in a range of work roles in log yard operations in the forest and wood 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. Determine log yard operations, layout and workflow
  • 1.1 Identify type, purpose and nature of operations of log yard
  • 1.2 Identify layout and materials flow within log yard
  • 1.3 Identify role and responsibilities of log yard controller and other log yard team members
  • 1.4 Determine log yard equipment and systems
  • 1.5 Identify log stack characteristics in relation to safety, efficiency and log rotation
  • 1.6 Assess operational problems and factors that impact on materials flow in log yard
  • 1.7 Assess safety, materials handling and environmental hazards associated with log yard operations
2. Confirm log yard procedures, equipment and safety requirements
  • 2.1 Determine workplace procedures, equipment and safety requirements for unloading/reloading logs
  • 2.2 Identify workplace procedures for estimating log weights and volumes
  • 2.3 Determine workplace procedures and safety requirements for using a weighbridge to weigh trucks and determine and record gross, net and tare weight
  • 2.4 Confirm workplace procedures for log grading and dealing with out-of-specification logs
  • 2.5 Identify log yard hazards and workplace procedures, equipment and safety requirements for log sorting, segregation and storage procedures
  • 2.6 Identify workplace procedures for safely disposing of log yard residue and waste
  • 2.7 Identify workplace procedures for log yard recording and reporting requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL36 FWPCOT3227 Receive and measure logs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJC1 FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations Qualification