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Visually assess materials

Visually assess materials

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOR3204
State Code
AXM02
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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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
17
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to visually assess material characteristics for defects and quality.The unit applies to those working in a range of job roles in forest growing, saw mills, wood chip mills, veneer mills. board/plywood mills, timber treatment plants, downstream processing of timber, forest products factories and forest products sales and service.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for assessing
  • 1.1 Review and clarify work order and site procedures for visual assessment processes with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm material to be visually assessed.
  • 1.3 Select equipment for assessing, check operational effectiveness and review manufacturer's instructions.
  • 1.4 Review options for processing operations following assessment.
  • 1.5 Prepare to work safely.
2. Visually assess material
  • 2.1 Visually assess characteristics and defects of material against industry standards.
  • 2.2 Mark defects for treatment or sawing according to organisational and site procedures.
  • 2.3 Record and report assessment outcomes and distribution problems.
3. Distribute material
  • 3.1 Move materials to storage or processing operations according to site procedures.
  • 3.2 Dispose of sub-standard materials in line with site requirements.
  • 3.3 Monitor on-site movement of material to ensure intended flow is achieved.
  • 3.4 Label storage according to site procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5875 FPICOR3204B Visually assess materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS81 FWPCOT3323 Assess wood materials visually Unit of competency