Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for grading, sorting and marking
- Grade, sort and mark poles and debarked logs
- Visually assess length and diameter of poles or logs.
- Review industry standards for ranges for sorting.
- Identify material characteristics and defects of each pole or log against industry standards for grade type.
- Measure, record and report moisture content.
- Mark defects for docking.
- Mark and sort material for grade classification, using markers or stickers that are easily interpretable
- Record and report grading outcomes and distribution problems.
- Distribute material
- Move poles or logs to planned storage or processing operations.
- Dispose of sub-standard material in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
- Monitor the movement of on-site movement of material and ensure intended flow is achieved.
- Follow site procedures for labelling storage locations.