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Appearance grade softwood sawn and milled products

Appearance grade softwood sawn and milled products

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2247
State Code
OBM63
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to visually assess softwood sawn and milled product characteristics for classification into various appearance grades. The unit applies to individuals who grade softwood sawn and milled products in a timber processing or manufacturing facility.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 appearance grading
  • 1.1 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review workplace health and safety procedures, 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 grading softwood sawn and milled products
  • 1.4 Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Obtain type and quantity of sawn and milled products to be graded from storage location
  • 1.6 Select equipment appropriate to work order and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.7 Establish and maintain communication with others at workplace to ensure safety
2. Appearance grade products
  • 2.1 Visually assess the size of sawn and milled products according to industry standards and number of ranges estimated
  • 2.2 Evaluate the characteristics of each product against industry standards for grade type
  • 2.3 Measure moisture content and evaluate against standards and seasoning requirements
  • 2.4 Mark product characteristics for docking
  • 2.5 Sort product according to its grade classification and clearly mark with markers or stickers
  • 2.6 Reject sub-standard product for disposal, reuse or recycling according to workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Despatch graded material to appropriate storage locations
  • 2.8 Record and report grading outcomes and distribution problems to appropriate personnel
  • 2.9 Identify routine processing problems, and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL87 FWPCOT2213 Grade softwood sawn and milled products Unit of competency