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Plan and monitor board conversion

Plan and monitor board conversion

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW4204
State Code
AXJ75
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
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan the production of boards and cutting patterns and schedules, coordinate sawing processes and monitor equipment and output. Work is completed in a forest and wood products factory setting. The unit applies to Timber Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Supervisor. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan conversion operations
  • 1.1 Assess flitches and cants for types of boards that can be cut and determine optimal cutting pattern.
  • 1.2 Plan and document cutting patterns to maximise output and minimise wastage.
  • 1.3 Develop timber cutting schedules and work orders and brief sawyers in line with organisational procedures.
  • 1.4 Identify variations in timber characteristics and report to sawyers.
2. Monitor board conversion operations
  • 2.1 Assist sawyers to evaluate flitches or cants and sawing problems.
  • 2.2 Monitor board cutting processes; assess for quality of cutting pattern, suitability to flitch or cant condition and ability to maintain schedule.
  • 2.3 Modify cutting patterns and schedule to ensure optimum performance and communicate to sawyers.
  • 2.4 Assist sawyers to reject sub-standard flitches and cants and ensure they are disposed of in line with environmental protections practices.
  • 2.5 Ensure processed boards are directed to designated area for storage or further processing.
  • 2.6 Complete and maintain records of cutting output in line with organisational procedures.
  • 2.7 Investigate, record and report major processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
3. Coordinate board conversion
  • 3.1 Monitor and evaluate board conversion operations and output to determine process improvements.
  • 3.2 Document process improvements and communicate to appropriate personnel in line with organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6089 FPISAW4204B Plan and monitor board conversion Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAM62 FWPSAW4205 Plan and monitor timber conversion Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL4 FWP50116 Diploma of Forest and Forest Products Qualification
BAL9 FWP40216 Certificate IV in Timber Processing Qualification