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Rack timber or round poles

Rack timber or round poles

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2272
State Code
OFD23
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
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, sort and rack sawn boards, dressed boards or round poles. It includes verification of timber product or round poles to ensure appropriate quality and separation of material with faults.The unit applies to individuals responsible for racking and storing timber or round poles in a timber production, log yard or storage facility.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. Prepare to rack timber or round poles
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review workplace health and safety procedures for task, including use of personal protective equipment and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to racking operations
  • 1.4 Identify type and quantity of timber or round poles to be racked
  • 1.5 Identify characteristics of a correctly assembled rack
2. Identify timber or round poles dimensions
  • 2.1 Estimate visually or measure standard dimensions of timber or round poles to be racked
  • 2.2 Identify and interpret stress grade labels, colour identification marks, rack identification numbers and other tags
3. Rack timber or round poles
  • 3.1 Check bearers for consistent thickness and damage, and dispose of substandard ones
  • 3.2 Place bearers and spacing sticks squarely, evenly and consistently
  • 3.3 Rack timber or round poles of consistent type, species, grade, cross-section, length or diameter according to work order and workplace health and safety procedures
  • 3.4 Identify, separate and dispose of faulty timber or round poles according to workplace procedures and environmental protection requirements
  • 3.5 Clear work area regularly to maintain a safe and efficient workflow
  • 3.6 Record and report processes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL97 FWPCOT2202 Rack material Unit of competency