This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to visually assess and measure logs in a commercial forest harvesting environment, to determine the best end-use of individual logs and mark products for identification.

The unit applies to individuals who grade and mark logs at roadside, landing area or timber mill. Operators generally work under broad direction and take responsibility for their work.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Observation Checklist

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Review log product specifications for species, product usage and size in reference to the grading and marking of logs
Review production plan, confirm its targets and assess wood flow requirements to ensure efficient operations and overall productivity
Confirm, identify and report health, safety, environmental and heritage risks of operation in line with standard operating procedures and site safety and environmental management plan
Apply risk control measures in line with standard operating procedures, site operational plan, legislative requirements and industry standards to eliminate or minimise risks
Identify emergency plan procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
Select appropriate log size measuring tools and calibration methods
Calibrate log measuring tools to ensure accuracy of length and diameter measurements
Visually assess logs for species and quality characteristics to determine their best end-use in line with product specifications
Measure logs and defects for size
Grade logs and determine logs which are to be recovered
Mark graded logs for product identification in line with industry standards
Direct mechanical equipment to conduct log segregation and stacking into product groups
Tag stacks for identification in line with industry standards and production plan requirements for an optimum transport and logistics cycle time
Conduct size accuracy checks by using standard or digital measuring tools to verify that graded logs meet length and diameter specifications and remediate errors
Verify that marking and tagging has been conducted correctly and display required information
Mark and report logs that cannot be clearly or safely evaluated for size or quality characteristics

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