Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to visually evaluate cypress sawn and milled product characteristics for classification into various strength and appearance grades. It includes sorting cypress into classifications and marking material in line with grade type.
The unit applies to those who grade cypress sawn and milled products.
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 for grading cypress sawn and milled products and clarify with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Obtain type and quantity of sawn and milled product 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 cypress sawn and milled products in readiness for storage or processing
follow work order for grading cypress sawn and milled products
work safely and communicate effectively with others at work site
identify characteristics and defects in cypress sawn and milled products and mark for sorting
follow organisational policies and procedures, standards and codes of practice for grading cypress 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 cypress sawn and milled products
organisational and site standards, policies and procedures for grading cypress sawn and milled products
environmental risks and hazards associated with grading timber
criteria for recycling re-using or redirecting sub-standard material to other uses
methods of visual estimation, grading, colour identification and tagging
sorting, marking and distribution processes
industry standard cross sections and lengths
storage systems and labelling procedures:
storage racks
storage bays
bins
stacks
pallet boxes
modularised storage components
temporary stacking bays (stand, frame or ground)
and divided into one or more of the following:
standard product classification
product designation
size
dimension
stack number
weight
grade
shelf life
stock rotation position
characteristics of cypress sawn and milled products:
warp
wane
curvature
shakes
insect defects
knots
resin pockets
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:
cypress sawn and milled products for grading
measuring equipment
moisture meters
lifting equipment for the movement of sawn and milled products
work order, workplace requirements and site standards for cypress sawn and milled products
personal protective equipment suitable for grading cypress 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. | |
Writing skills to | accurately compile and complete grading reports. |
Numeracy skills to: | accurately identify if length of product meets industry standard for cross section measure moisture content using a moisture meter calibrate equipment. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Sawmilling and Processing
Timber Manufactured Products
Wood Panel Products