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Apply knowledge of timber properties, sawmill operations and sawmilling equipment

Apply knowledge of timber properties, sawmill operations and sawmilling equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3290
State Code
OBM39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge to identify the products, work processes and equipment in an operational sawmill. This includes identifying timber properties and defects and how these impact on sawing operations, timber volume and value recovery, process flow through a sawmill, quality requirements, the types, functions and capabilities of sawing machines and the regulatory arrangements that apply to sawmill operations. The unit applies to individuals who work in various areas of sawmilling operations.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. Identify timber properties and impact on sawmilling operations
  • 1.1 Identify species, grades and relative value of logs according to rules established by state forestry organisation, local forest owners or purchasing sawmill for a specific or intended end use
  • 1.2 Outline methods used for measurement of logs
  • 1.3 Identify timber properties and potential impact on sawing, timber volume and value recovery
  • 1.4 Describe timber features, properties and defects and potential impact on sawing, timber volume and value recovery
2. Identify sawmill products and processes
  • 2.1 Identify processes involved in converting sawlogs to timber
  • 2.2 Describe process flow through sawmill
  • 2.3 Establish location of main processes in sawmill
  • 2.4 Identify type, grade, finish and value of sawn products and by-products
3. Identify types, functions and capabilities of sawing machines
  • 3.1 Describe type, function and capability of sawing machines
  • 3.2 Distinguish between production (volume) sawing, grade (value) sawing, and combinations of both
  • 3.3 Distinguish between different types and functions of saw blades
  • 3.4 Assess impact of designed capability of sawing machines on timber volume and value recovery
4. Identify quality requirements
  • 4.1 Assess impact of poor-quality sawn products on customers, profitability and compliance with industry standards
  • 4.2 Identify types, purpose and process for recording quality data
  • 4.3 Identify quality control processes
5. Identify regulatory framework impacting on sawmilling operations
  • 5.1 Identify workplace health and safety legislation relating to sawmill operations and how this is reflected in workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Describe key features of environment protection legislation relating to sawmill operations and how this is reflected in workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Identify key features of industry codes of practice and how these are reflected in workplace procedures
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