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Apply quality and product care procedures in forest and wood products operations

Apply quality and product care procedures in forest and wood products operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3322
State Code
ODS85
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
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply quality and product care procedures and monitor the quality of product output in the forest and wood products industry.This unit applies to individuals working in a broad range of roles and operations in the forest and wood products industry in which there is a focus on applying quality procedures and monitoring product care. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to apply quality and product care procedures in forest or wood products operations
  • 1.1 Review work order or instruction to determine job requirements, and where required check with appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Identify quality system requirements and workplace health and safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE), to be applied when performing work task
  • 1.3 Inspect product visually before processing according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Determine product specifications
2. Optimise resource recovery and product quality in forest or wood products operations
  • 2.1 Plan product recovery to optimise resource value and minimise waste
  • 2.2 Assess tree or timber species, structure, features and characteristics according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Assess potential of materials to provide the highest value-added return
  • 2.4 Grade materials and direct to best end-use according to industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Maintain and adjust machinery and equipment, as required to minimise waste, damage and risk of injury and accidents
  • 2.6 Assess and rectify problems as they occur to avoid loss of product and/or reduction in product quality
3. Monitor and control quality of output in forest or wood products operations
  • 3.1 Assess forest or wood products against quality and customer requirements and identify substandard products
  • 3.2 Prepare forest or wood products for despatch in a manner that prevents or minimises damage
  • 3.3 Record and report on matters related to quality and forest or wood product care according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXM05 FWPCOR3202 Conduct quality and product care procedures Unit of competency