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Sort boards manually

Sort boards manually

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW2202
State Code
AXK16
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to conduct manual sorting operations to process and store boards of varying sizes. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.The unit applies to job roles including Kiln Worker, Timber Grader, Treatment Plant Worker, Production Worker and Sawmill 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 sorting
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select appropriate equipment and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.3 Identify type and quantity of boards for sorting and obtain from storage location.
  • 1.4 Plan sorting process in line with work order.
2. Sort boards
  • 2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures throughout all sorting and distribution processes.
  • 2.2 Identify board cross-sections, lengths and grades and allocate to storage bins or trays.
  • 2.3 Assess board characteristics and defects visually.
  • 2.4 Dispose of or recycle sub-standard boards in line with environmental protection practices or mark for docking.
  • 2.5 Direct boards to subsequent operations in line with size and grade, maintaining material flow.
  • 2.6 Check sorting to ensure board sizes are consistent with visual assessment.
  • 2.7 Check operation of conveyors and bins regularly to ensure supply of boards to downstream processing.
  • 2.8 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
3. Distribute material
  • 3.1 Move boards to storage location or transfer in line with work order.
  • 3.2 Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.3 Label storage locations in line with organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6048 FPISAW2202B Sort boards manually Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC90 FWPSAW2214 Sort timber boards manually Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL2 FWP20316 Certificate II in Sawmilling and Processing Qualification