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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for residue conversion processing operation
  2. Undertake conversion process
  3. Record outputs

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:

safely and effectively convert timber residue into products for further use

follow organisational policies and procedures for converting timber residue

read work order to establish conversion process requirements

convert timber residue into marketable products in line with product specifications and environmental requirements

monitor, contain and dispose of waste in line with environmental and organisational protocols

transfer and store timber residue and products in line with chain of custody priorities

report and record information about the conversion process.


Knowledge Evidence

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

product grading and assessment techniques

characteristics of wood chips and stock levels

chip production process

timber production processes

storage systems and labelling

alternative products for timber residue

established communication channels and protocols

typical tools and equipment used to convert timber products, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance including

processing plant

hand tools

transfer systems

chippers

washing plants

aggregate sorters

procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace information

environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material (including preservative treated timber), the safe use and storage of chemicals and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

organisational and site standards, policies and procedures for grading and handling wood and timber residue

environmental risks and hazards.