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Sort boards mechanically

Sort boards mechanically

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW2203
State Code
AXK14
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to set up, operate and maintain a mechanical sorting machine to process boards of varying sizes. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.The unit applies to Sawmill Worker, Production Worker, Timber Grader. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for sorting
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select appropriate equipment and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.3 Identify type and quantity of boards for sorting and obtain from storage location.
  • 1.4 Plan sorting process in line with work order.
2. Set up board equipment
  • 2.1 Complete pre start-up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • 2.2 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
  • 2.3 Identify board cross-sections, lengths and grades, and plan set size discriminations and timber flow.
  • 2.4 Set up and start program linking board sizes to storage bins or trays and adjust to optimise storage space and operational effectiveness.
  • 2.5 Check and correct operation of machine, gates, conveyors and bins regularly.
3. Co-ordinate material flow
  • 3.1 Direct boards to subsequent operations in line with size and grade, maintaining material flow.
  • 3.2 Inspect and monitor machine performance visually to ensure board sizes are consistent with machine settings.
  • 3.3 Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.4 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
4. Complete operator maintenance
  • 4.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
  • 4.2 Clean and check size identification mechanisms, photo electric cells and reflectors or other switching systems.
  • 4.3 Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6049 FPISAW2203B Sort boards mechanically Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL2 FWP20316 Certificate II in Sawmilling and Processing Qualification