Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to assess and control dried boards, separate them from seasoning racks, and monitor their use and supply for the timber dressing process. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.
The unit applies to Sawmill Worker, Production Worker, Kiln Worker.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Prepare for de-stacking | 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 1.3 Identify type and quantity of boards for de-stacking and plan de-stacking process in line with work order. |
2. De-stack racks | 2.1 Assess boards visually for type, size and quality. 2.2 Measure moisture content of boards and approve for de-stacking. 2.3 Load racks onto separation equipment in line with organisational safety procedures. 2.4 Separate and load boards onto conveyor systems. 2.5 Remove bearers, spacing stick and other protective timber from boards and store for return to stacking area. 2.6 Reject and dispose of sub-standard materials in line with environmental protection practices. 2.7 Keep de-stacking area clear of timber scraps and dispose of these in line with environmental protection practices. |
3. Monitor board usage and maintain supply | 3.1 Monitor conveyor transfer procedures and keep free from blockages. 3.2 Supply racks to board separation equipment and maintain consistent dressing size and species in line with work order. 3.3 Receive changes to dressing process size and change board supply accordingly. 3.4 Monitor changeover points in line with organisational procedures. 3.5 Identify routine processing supply and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to de-stacking seasoning racks
de-stack seasoning racks in readiness for allocation of timber to storage or downstream operations including:
breaking down seasoning racks, moisture testing the boards and visually assessing their appearance quality
separating the boards from the rack bearers and spacing sticks
accurately set board separation equipment parameters
supply de-stacked timber for the dressing process
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
purpose, features and operation of equipment used for drying timber:
seasoning racks:
air seasoning or kiln seasoning racks
timber, steel or mobile racks with bearers and spacing sticks
mechanical board separation machine and conveyor system
moisture probes
de-stacking techniques
markings used on timber boards to identify grade
methods used to measure moisture content of timber
typical work flow processes used to de-stack seasoning racks
typical flow of timber board supply in and out of the de-stacking area
storage systems and labelling
range of characteristics used to visually assess timber boards:
type
finish quality
timber defects
length
width
thickness
environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:
cleaning of plant, tools and equipment
reducing water and energy use
disposing of, recycling and reusing timber
disposal of waste material
range of industry-standard timber types and visual characteristics:
native timber species
imported timber species
dressed timber
in-the-rough timber
stress and non-stress graded timber
preservative treated timber
typical timber defects and how they affect ability to produce a quality finished product:
incorrect moisture content
warp
wane
cupping
shakes
insect defects
knots
resin pockets
range of industry standard lengths, cross sections, appearance grades and applicable terminology
organisational procedures specific to de-stacking seasoning racks:
workplace health and safety with particular emphasis use of personal protective and other equipment
communication reporting lines
recording and reporting processing and equipment faults.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
seasoning racks:
air seasoning or kiln seasoning racks
timber, steel or mobile racks with bearers and spacing sticks
mechanical board separation machine with conveyor system
moisture probes
a selection of boards
personal protective equipment suitable for de-stacking seasoning racks
manufacturers’ instructions and recommendations for use of equipment
work order with specific instructions for separation and supply of timber
template documents for recording processing and equipment faults
organisational policies and procedures for de-stacking seasoning racks.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Numeracy skills to: | identify quantities of required materials within work orders and count finished numbers complete routine measurements of timber moisture content. |
Oral communication skills to: | ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to clarify contents of work orders. |
Reading skills to: | interpret: workplace health and safety and other organisational procedures work orders manufacturers’ recommendations changed orders for dressing process size. |
Writing skills to: | complete accurate basic records for processing and equipment faults. |
Planning and organising skills to: | efficiently and logically sequence the stages of preparation and de-stacking work using work order to guide activities respond to changes in orders by adjusting planned activities. |
Problem-solving skills to: | identify and dispose of defective materials recognise faulty equipment and resolve by reporting or rectifying. |
Technology skills to: | select and use appropriate personal protective and other equipment for de-stack seasoning racks. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Sawmilling and Processing