Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to visually evaluate softwood sawn and milled product characteristics for classification into various appearance grades. It includes sorting softwood into classifications and marking material in line with grade type.
The unit applies to those who grade softwood sawn and milled products in a wood products factory setting.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, 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 grading | 1.1 Review work order to grade softwood sawn and milled products and clarify with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Obtain type and quantity of sawn and milled products to be graded from storage location. 1.3 Select equipment appropriate to work order and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations. 1.4 Plan grading process in line with site procedures. 1.5 Establish and maintain communication with others at site to ensure safety. |
2. Grade products | 2.1 Visually assess size of sawn and milled products in line with industry standards and number of ranges estimated. 2.2 Evaluate material characteristics of each product are evaluated against industry standards for grade type. 2.3 Measure moisture content and evaluate against standards and seasoning requirements. 2.4 Mark characteristics for docking. 2.5 Sort material in line with its grade classification and clearly mark with markers or stickers. 2.6 Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with site requirements. 2.7 Record and report grading outcomes and distribution problems to appropriate personnel. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
prepare for and grade a full range of softwood sawn and milled products in readiness for storage or processing
follow work order for grading softwood sawn and milled products
work safely and communicate effectively with others at work site
identify characteristics and defects in softwood sawn and milled products and mark for sorting
follow organisational policies and procedures, standards and codes of practice for grading softwood sawn and milled products
record and report grading activity.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
applicable regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices for grading softwood sawn and milled products
organisational and site standards, policies and procedures for grading softwood sawn and milled products
environmental risks and hazards associated with grading timber
criteria for recycling and re-using sub-standard material
methods of visual estimation, grading, colour identification and tagging
sorting, marking and distribution processes
industry standard cross sections and lengths
storage systems, locations and labelling procedures
established communication channels and protocols
problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques
typical tools and equipment used for grading timber, along with their safe operation and maintenance
procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
softwood sawn and milled products for grading
measuring equipment moisture meters
personal protective equipment suitable for grading softwood sawn and milled products
lifting equipment for the movement of sawn and milled products
work order, workplace requirements and site standards for grading softwood sawn and milled products
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information.
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: | accurately identify if length of product meets industry standard for cross section measure moisture content using a moisture meter calibrate measuring equipment. |
Oral communication skills to: | ask questions and actively listen to clarify content of work orders. |
Writing skills to: | complete grading reports. |
Reading skills to: | interpret: workplace health and safety and other organisational procedures work orders industry grading standards. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Sawmilling and Processing
Timber Manufactured Products
Wood Panel Products