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Grade heavy structural/engineered products

Grade heavy structural/engineered products

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3240
State Code
AXL21
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 visually assess material characteristics and defects for classification into various strength and appearance grades. Materials can be sleepers, crossings, mine guides, piles, posts and other heavy structural or engineered products.The unit applies to those who grade heavy structural and/or engineered products in a forest environment settingNo licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for grading
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.3 Obtain type and quantity of material to be graded from storage location.
  • 1.4 Plan grading process in line with work order.
2. Grade heavy structural or engineered products
  • 2.1 Identify requirements for storage and subsequent processing of materials.
  • 2.2 Assess characteristics and defects of each timber piece against industry standards for grade type.
  • 2.3 Measure and record moisture content.
  • 2.4 Mark defects for docking clearly, in line with organisational procedures.
  • 2.5 Mark timber and sort according to grade classification, using clearly identifiable markers or stickers.
3. Distribute material
  • 3.1 Label storage locations and direct material to storage or processing operations in line with organisational procedures.
  • 3.2 Reject sub-standard materials; dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.3 Monitor on-site movement of material to achieve intended flow.
  • 3.4 Record assessment outcomes and distribution problems and report to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5949 FPICOT3240B Grade heavy structural/engineered products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFD14 FWPCOT3339 Grade wood product visually Unit of competency