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Coordinate and monitor wood chip stockpile

Coordinate and monitor wood chip stockpile

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3341
State Code
OFD12
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
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and monitor the movement and distribution of wood chips to, from and over the stockpile, including movement and loading. The unit applies to individuals who plan and coordinate wood chip stockpile operations, including wood chip loading and movement, in forest and wood products work environments.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. Plan wood chip stockpile movement operations
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm workplace health and safety and environmental protection practices and/or procedures for task, including use of personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to wood chip stockpile operations
  • 1.4 Produce stockpile schedules according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Check wood chip supplies
  • 1.6 Establish plan for stockpile operations, and communicate to team members and other appropriate personnel
2. Control wood chip stockpile
  • 2.1 Establish area for stockpile, and estimate growth or contraction on basis of production and shipping schedules
  • 2.2 Review reach of chip slinging equipment
  • 2.3 Inspect stockpile and identify hazards within vehicle operational area
  • 2.4 Monitor stockpile for signs of self-heating and fire, and take corrective action according to workplace procedures
3. Coordinate wood chip stockpile movement and loading
  • 3.1 Select and allocate vehicles and attachments to spread chips and load transport
  • 3.2 Advise team members and other personnel of spreading, moving and loading operations
  • 3.3 Coordinate stockpile levelling in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Maintain stockpile so that it is stable, compact and provides access for chip retrieval and for continued slinging
  • 3.5 Coordinate and direct wood chip retrieval from stockpile edges to transport
  • 3.6 Maintain schedules so that sufficient quantities of chips are available to meet demand
  • 3.7 Investigate, record and report on wood chip movement and equipment faults in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXJ84 FWPSAW3224 Coordinate and monitor the wood chip stockpile Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJC1 FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations Qualification