The unit involves receiving and measuring logs in a forest products factory setting

The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Estimate log weights and volumes

1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to receiving and measuring logs are identified and followed

1.2. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements

1.3. Type and quantity of material to be received is inspected and checked for potential hazards, obstructions and spillage in line with site procedures

1.4. Length and average diameter of logs are measured

1.5. Estimated log weights and volumes are calculated in line with organisation formulas

2. Check, estimate and record loads

2.1. Trucks delivering loads are stopped, and documents and delivery records are checked

2.2. Load height and stability are checked for compliance with OHS regulations

2.3. Log species, size and quality acceptable for delivery are assessed

2.4. Weight and volume of each log are calculated and recorded

2.5. Processing of documentation and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel

3. Weigh trucks

3.1. Gross weight is measured using the weighbridge in line with statutory regulations

3.2. Truck tare weight is obtained from existing records or need for weighing is noted

3.3. Truck tare weight is measured on departure using the weighbridge in line with statutory regulations

3.4. Net weight is calculated and recorded with type of logs delivered in line with site requirements

4. Direct trucks for unloading

4.1. Log yard personnel are notified of impending delivery and unloading requirements

4.2. Trucks are directed to unloading area in line with log classification

4.3. Truck movement is monitored and coordinated to ensure a safe operating environment

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment; efficiently and safely receive and measure logs

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Literacy skills sufficient to record and maintain information relating to receiving and measuring logs

Numeracy skills sufficient to measure, estimate and calculate time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults; demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for receiving and measuring logs

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, and the minimisation of carbon emissions

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for receiving and measuring logs

Environmental risks and hazards

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Log truck operations and weighing

Measurements and formulas for weights and volumes of logs

Estimating procedures

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently receive and measure logs in line with organisational requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to receiving and measuring logs

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to receiving and measuring logs

receiving and measuring logs and conveying material to loading areas

weighing trucks to ensure they follow regulations

estimating and calculating log weights and volume

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Receiving is to include:

delivery of logs to site

communicating with the log truck driver

checking documentation

checking and confirming the load

Measuring logs:

is conducted using measuring equipment, such as measuring tapes

and may include:

electronic measuring equipment

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Organisation formulas may include:

enterprise set formulas and data tables used to estimate and calculate weights and volumes

Documents include:

weighbridge dockets

order dockets

delivery records

quality and accounting records

tally sheets

quality assurance forms

load manifests

payment instructions

Records and reports may include:

log truck operations

log types

size

inspection and labelling outcomes

storage locations

quality outcomes

hazards

incidents

equipment malfunctions

and may be:

manual

a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

suppliers

clients

colleagues

managers

Gross weight

is the full weight of a truck, its load of logs, and any fuel it may be carrying

Weighbridge

is the device trucks drive onto to weigh their load and tare, where a weighing plate has been built into the section of road or bridge to provide a weight reading

Tare

is an allowance made for the weight of a truck without its fuel or load

Net weight

is gross weight less tare

Common Technical

This unit contains employability skills