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Grade hardwood sawn and milled products

Grade hardwood sawn and milled products

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2212
State Code
AXL89
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 evaluate hardwood sawn and milled product characteristics for classification into various strength and appearance grades. It includes sorting hardwood into classifications and marking material in line with grade type.The unit applies to those who grade hardwood sawn and milled products in a forest products factory setting.No 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 to grade hardwood sawn and milled products and clarify with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Obtain type and quantity of sawn and milled products to be graded from storage locations.
  • 1.3 Select equipment appropriate to work order and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.4 Plan grading process in line with site procedures.
  • 1.5 Establish and maintain communication with others at site to ensure safety.
2. Grade products
  • 2.1 Visually assess size of sawn and milled products in line with industry standards and number of ranges estimated.
  • 2.2 Evaluate material characteristics of each product are evaluated against industry standards for grade type.
  • 2.3 Measure moisture content and evaluate against standards and seasoning requirements.
  • 2.4 Mark characteristics for docking.
  • 2.5 Sort material in line with its grade classification and clearly mark with markers or stickers.
  • 2.6 Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with site requirements.
  • 2.7 Record and report grading outcomes and distribution problems to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5890 FPICOT2212B Grade hardwood sawn and milled products Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM65 FWPCOT2246 Appearance grade hardwood sawn and milled products Unit of competency