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Coordinate log debarking operations

Coordinate log debarking operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT4205
State Code
AXK93
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
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to coordinate log debarking operations in order to meet the requirements for quality output.The unit applies to those who undertake log debarking in a forest products factory settingNo licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan debarking operations
  • 1.1 Assess variations in timber characteristics and record outcomes of assessment.
  • 1.2 Produce debarking schedules according to organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Communicate schedules, log management procedures and order information to sawyers.
  • 1.4 Plan and prescribe diameters and lengths.
2. Monitor debarking process
  • 2.1 Review specified standard diameters and lengths.
  • 2.2 Monitor debarking processes for accuracy of diameter and condition of debarked logs
  • 2.3 Provide assistance to operators with the evaluation of logs and debarking problems
  • 2.4 Monitor log management and output and record possible process improvements
  • 2.5 Investigate, record and report on debarking operations, major problems and equipment faults.
3. Direct debarking operations
  • 3.1 Make modifications to diameters or schedules to ensure optimum performance, and communicate these to operators
  • 3.2 Document log debarking improvement modifications.
  • 3.3 Obtain and record debarked log output details.
  • 3.4 Direct debarked logs to storage or transferred for further processing.
  • 3.5 Complete operating logs and processing records.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5967 FPICOT4205B Coordinate log debarking operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFD00 FWPCOT4221 Plan for and supervise log yard operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL4 FWP50116 Diploma of Forest and Forest Products Qualification
BAL9 FWP40216 Certificate IV in Timber Processing Qualification