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Plan and monitor timber treatment plant operations

Plan and monitor timber treatment plant operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW4201
State Code
AXJ77
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan, monitor, modify and assess timber treatment plant operations, within the scope of the person’s job and authority. The unit applies to those who treat timber in a forest products factory setting such as a production or treatment plant supervisor. Copper Chrome Arsenate (CCA) chemical is a restricted chemical product, which means that CCA can only be supplied and handled by suitably trained and authorised persons.The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) advised that as of 1 July 2012, CCA products can only be supplied to, and used by, suitably trained persons authorised under a relevant state or territory law from that date.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction.In Victoria, to comply with licence/permit requirements, organisations must ensure that employees working with CCA demonstrate competence in this unit (FWPSAW3201 Treat timber), or that persons working with CCA do so under the direct supervision (sight and sound) of a trained and authorised person. For regulatory information and details in other states and territories refer to the state or territory licensing body.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan treatment plant procedures
  • 1.1 Identify site-based workplace procedures relevant to treatment of timber.
  • 1.2 Assess timber condition and characteristics and record moisture content.
  • 1.3 Apply timber treatment schedules in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
  • 1.4 Plan and apply water management procedures.
  • 1.5 Plan and prescribe waste minimisation and control measures.
  • 1.6 Establish and maintain communication with others in line with organisational and workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements.
2. Monitor treatment plant performance
  • 2.1 Check and interpret charge sheets to ensure accuracy.
  • 2.2 Check and interpret reconciliation statements to ensure accuracy.
  • 2.3 Check and analyse process trends for optimum performance.
  • 2.4 Monitor treatment operations and output to record possible process improvements and to ensure maximum cost effectiveness.
  • 2.5 Control non-conforming treated timber in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
  • 2.6 Investigate, record and report treatment operations, major problems and equipment faults in line with site requirements.
3. Modify operations and assess technical developments
  • 3.1 Initiate approved modifications to schedules to ensure optimum performance.
  • 3.2 Document and communicate treatment improvement modifications in line with site procedures.
  • 3.3 Diagnose developments in treatment processes and related technology for possible implementation.
  • 3.4 Analyse and assess technical developments for potential incorporation into existing plant operations and procedures.
  • 3.5 Authorise, trial, document and introduce proposed developments into site operations.
  • 3.6 Dispose of timber from unsuccessful trials in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6086 FPISAW4201B Plan and monitor timber treatment plant operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFD01 FWPCOT4222 Plan for and supervise timber treatment plant operations 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