Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and adjust multi-headed machines to dress timber in a timber processing facility. Work also involves evaluating and monitoring dressing conditions and processes and operator maintenance.
The unit applies to individuals who work as operators of multi-headed machines for dressing timber. Operators generally work under broad or limited direction to complete routine activities related to their own work, and take responsibility for their work.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Plan timber dressing process | 1.1 Review work order, workplace health and safety requirements, environmental protection practices and emergency procedures for timber dressing operation and, where required, check with appropriate personnel 1.2 Identify and report hazards and use personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements and health and safety legislation to maintain safe work practices 1.3 Identify sizes and quantities for dressed timber, assess available sawn timber and estimate material removal rates |
2. Set up cutters | 2.1 Use equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures, manufacturer instructions and environmental protection practices 2.2 Lock out equipment and set and adjust cutters, feeders, guides and conveyors to suit required dressed product dimensions and available sawn material 2.3 Complete trial run to check equipment operation, accuracy and quality and dimensions of finished work 2.4 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of according to environmental protection practices 2.5 Adjust equipment settings as necessary |
3. Dress timber | 3.1 Select and follow the cutting sequence to maximise volume recovery and produce the required dimensions and quantity 3.2 Maintain feed rate appropriate to timber condition and size 3.3 Assess dressing conditions regularly to ensure continuity of supply and processing 3.4 Adjust conditions to optimise feed rate and maintain finished dimensions according to work order 3.5 Regularly evaluate and measure dressed timber dimensions and make adjustments to ensure product quality and required dimensions 3.6 Dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and defective material according to environmental protection practices |
4. Complete operator maintenance | 4.1 Lock out equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures 4.2 Check cutter for bluntness or damage 4.3 Remove and replace cutters and blades according to manufacturer recommendations 4.4 Dispose of used cutters according to environmental protection practices 4.5 Keep machine area clear of dust and debris according to workplace health and safety procedures 4.6 Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Numeracy | Identify quantities of required material within work orders, and count timber Interpret order sizes and sets up equipment to achieve correct dimensions Calculate the feed rate to optimise quality and quantity of production output Measure finished dimensions against specifications and allowable tolerances |
Navigate the world of work | Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role |
Interact with others | Use modes of communication suitable for the purpose to confirm and clarify understanding |
Get the work done | Recognise and respond to routine problems |
Sectors
Timber Manufactured Products
Wood Panel and Board Production
Sawmilling and Processing