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Assess wood materials visually

Assess wood materials visually

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3323
State Code
ODS81
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
17
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to visually assess the characteristics of wood materials, identify any defects and imperfections, and forward the materials for storage or further processing.The unit applies to individuals who assess materials visually in the forest and wood products industry. 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 for visual assessment of wood materials
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction, and where required seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm safety and environmental requirements for the task according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate hazards and associated risks related to work task
  • 1.4 Identify and confirm material to be visually assessed
  • 1.5 Select and check operational effectiveness of tools and equipment required for visually assessing materials
  • 1.6 Identify options for processing materials following assessment
2. Assess wood material visually
  • 2.1 Assess material visually against industry standards to identify the characteristics of the material and any defects
  • 2.2 Mark defects for treatment according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Record and report assessment outcomes
3. Distribute wood material
  • 3.1 Forward materials for storage or further processing according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Dispose of, recycle or reuse sub-standard materials according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Monitor on-site movement of material according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Label material for storage according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXM02 FWPCOR3204 Visually assess materials Unit of competency