Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to clear sawn or machined materials and waste from a saw or machine while maintaining process flow and checking and sorting the finished product.
The unit applies to Timber Puller.
No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | 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 cutting or machining process | 1.1 Review work order and identify required finished board sizes and quantities in line with operator. 1.2 Prepare to work safely according to workplace work health and safety (WHS) requirements. 1.3 Check sequence of cuts or machining passes with operator and work order, where multiple cuts are required. |
2. Maintain process flow. | 2.1 Control flitch, cant or board to maintain process flow in line with sawing or dressing speed, WHS requirements and production standards. 2.2 Control and regularly clear sawn waste and material in line with site procedures and environmental requirements. 2.3 Assess flitch, cant or board for further processing requirements and return to operator in line with production standards. 2.4 Identify and report problems in flow or processing of materials to operator for resolution. 2.5 Dispose of faulty or defective material in line with site procedures and environmental requirements, as directed by operator. |
3. Sort finished product and follow record-keeping procedures. | 3.1 Sort and stack boards in line with site procedures and specific operational requirements. 3.2 Assess boards for standard sizes in line with site procedures. 3.3 Segregate and store or direct recoverable material and waste for further processing in line with site procedures. 3.4 Record and report production and quality information in line with site procedures and organisational requirements. |
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 tailing out materials
tail out material while maintaining process flow according to safe work procedure
identify and respond to processing faults according to workplace requirements and organisational policy
sort finished material according to safe work procedure
dispose of waste material according to environmental protection requirements
follow record keeping procedures for recording quality and production requirements.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
safe work procedures for tailing out materials:
standard operating procedure (SOP)
personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
procedures for safely disposing of waste material in an environmentally sustainable manner
methods of controlling materials including:
material movement
position of the material being sawn or dressed
avoiding contact with tail of saw or cutter
removing waste
common work area and environmental hazards and risks and how to control them
tailing out processes and procedures
common industry terminology
criteria for recycling and re-using material with faults or defects
industry standard cross-section and length dimensions and tolerances
established communication channels and protocols used to ensure safety and productivity
flow or control problems including
speed of production
flow of product
sharpness of blades or cutters
quality of materials
communication
housekeeping
burn marks
rough finish
tear out
machine marks
irregular size of finished product
types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance
mathematical procedures used to calculate timber size and dimension
procedures for recording and reporting quality and production requirements.
Assessment Conditions
specifications and work instructions
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: | estimate and evaluate size of tail out materials sort finished material into required grades by visually estimating them or using a measuring tool. |
Oral communication skills to: | communicate effectively with relevant personnel to ensure safety and production requirements are met ask questions to clarify and confirm information. |
Writing skills to: | complete production records, quality records, tally sheets and maintenance records. |
Reading skills to: | read charts for stress grading and standard timber profiles and cross sections read workplace safety and operating procedures related to tailing material. |
Planning and organising skills to: | follow manual handling procedures implement waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines. |
Initiative skills to: | apply fatigue management strategies. |
Technology skills to: | use plant, tools and equipment. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Sawmilling and Processing
Timber Manufactured Products
Timber Merchandising
Wood Panel Products