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Operate automated stacking equipment

Operate automated stacking equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3297
State Code
OBM32
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use automatic or semi-automatic stacking equipment to build, monitor, strap and record packs of timber products in preparation for despatch. The unit applies to individuals who operate automatic timber stacking equipment 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 stacking
  • 1.1 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review environmental protection procedures and workplace health and safety requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with operating automatic timber stacking equipment
  • 1.4 Identify and implement workplace procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Select tools and equipment, and check for operational effectiveness
  • 1.6 Obtain type and quantity of timber products to be stacked from a storage location
  • 1.7 Plan stacking process according to work order
2. Stack, wrap and strap packs
  • 2.1 Set up stacking machine to produce specified pack sizes according to work order
  • 2.2 Build packs using timber products of a consistent type, size and thickness
  • 2.3 Check bearers and protective strips for uniform thickness and damage
  • 2.4 Place specified bearers, spacing sticks and protective strips squarely, evenly and consistently
  • 2.5 Monitor stacked timber product for grade and quality
  • 2.6 Reprocess or dispose of unacceptable components
  • 2.7 Stack packs to correct product count or dimension, and check the safety of stacking
  • 2.8 Strap, wrap and label packs according to workplace procedures
  • 2.9 Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials, and maximise use of recycled materials
3. Complete operator maintenance
  • 3.1 Lock out equipment according to workplace safety procedures
  • 3.2 Check, maintain and clean automatic stacking machine mechanism
  • 3.3 Keep machine area clear of dust and debris according to workplace safety procedures
  • 3.4 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL34 FWPCOT3230 Operate automated stacking equipment Unit of competency