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Grade and mark logs

Grade and mark logs

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3270
State Code
OAA12
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/02/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/07/2018
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
18/07/2018
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to visually assess and measure logs in a commercial forest harvesting environment, to determine the best end-use of individual logs and mark products for identification. The unit applies to individuals who grade and mark logs at roadside, landing area or timber mill. Operators generally work under broad direction and take responsibility for their work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to grade and mark logs
  • 1.1 Review log product specifications for species, product usage and size in reference to the grading and marking of logs
  • 1.2 Review production plan, confirm its targets and assess wood flow requirements to ensure efficient operations and overall productivity
  • 1.3 Confirm, identify and report health, safety, environmental and heritage risks of operation in line with standard operating procedures and site safety and environmental management plan
  • 1.4 Apply risk control measures in line with standard operating procedures, site operational plan, legislative requirements and industry standards to eliminate or minimise risks
  • 1.5 Identify emergency plan procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
  • 1.6 Select appropriate log size measuring tools and calibration methods
  • 1.7 Calibrate log measuring tools to ensure accuracy of length and diameter measurements
2. Grade and mark logs
  • 2.1 Visually assess logs for species and quality characteristics to determine their best end-use in line with product specifications
  • 2.2 Measure logs and defects for size
  • 2.3 Grade logs and determine logs which are to be recovered
  • 2.4 Mark graded logs for product identification in line with industry standards
  • 2.5 Direct mechanical equipment to conduct log segregation and stacking into product groups
  • 2.6 Tag stacks for identification in line with industry standards and production plan requirements for an optimum transport and logistics cycle time
3. Verify grading and marking logs
  • 3.1 Conduct size accuracy checks by using standard or digital measuring tools to verify that graded logs meet length and diameter specifications and remediate errors
  • 3.2 Verify that marking and tagging has been conducted correctly and display required information
  • 3.2 Mark and report logs that cannot be clearly or safely evaluated for size or quality characteristics
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL38 FWPCOT3223 Grade and mark logs Unit of competency