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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for grading, sorting and marking
   • Review and check work order.
   • Obtain type and quantity of material to be graded, sorted and marked from the storage location
   • Select equipment to assist with moving, and check for operational effectiveness.
   • Review site procedures for grading, sorting and marking.
2. Implement procedures for grading, sorting and marking material
   • Identify requirements for material storage and subsequent processing operations.
   • Evaluate material characteristics and features of each piece against industry standards for grade type
   • Measure moisture content, and follow procedures for recording and reporting.
   • Mark features clearly for docking.
   • Grade, mark and sort material according to grade classification, using markers or stickers that are clearly understood
   • Record and report grading outcomes and distribution problems
3. Distribute material
   • Material is directed and moved to storage or processing operations in line with site requirements
   • Sub-standard material is rejected and disposed of in line with site requirements
   • On-site movement of material is monitored to ensure intended flow is achieved
   • Storage locations are labelled in line with site systems

Range Statement

Not Applicable

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to grading, sorting and marking material

safely and efficiently grade sort and mark materials from the workplace

identify materials defects, including:

warp

wane

cupping

shakes

insect defects

loose or missing knots

resin pockets

dents

loose surface

lifting coatings

thin or missing coatings

chipped edges

splits

voids

splintered or missing edges

pin holes

safely use workplace equipment for lifting and moving materials

produce accurate reports and records.

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Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

methods of visual estimation, grading, colour identification and tagging

sorting, marking and distribution processes

industry standard cross sections and lengths

types of material for grading and sorting: native timber species, imported timber species, dressed timber, in-the-rough timber, stress and non-stress graded timber, preservative treated timber, medium density fibreboard, laminated veneer, chipboard, plywood, fibreboard and other manufactured board products, coated and/or treated timber products, debarked logs

assessment of material for number and frequency of defects

features including warp, wane, cupping, shakes, insect defects, loose or missing knots, resin pockets, dents, loose surface, lifting coatings, thin or missing coatings, chipped edges, splits, voids, splintered or missing edges, pin holes

criteria for recycling and re-using sub-standard material

safe disposal of waste preservative treated timber.

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