Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to segregate and sort stockpiled logs according to specified end usage.
The unit applies to those who segregate and sort logs in a forest 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 to segregate and sort logs. | 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Identify specifications for species, product usage and lengths. 1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 1.4 Plan log segregation and sorting operations in line with work order. |
2. Segregate and sort logs. | 2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures throughout all racking sorting processes. 2.2 Inspect type and quantity of logs; assess suitability of species, size, and quality for specified product usage. 2.3 Identify log defects, grade and mark logs with segregation codes according to specified product usage. 2.4 Direct mechanical equipment to specified logs and extract from stockpile. 2.5 Measure and sort segregated logs into end use batches or individual stockpiles. 2.6 Record and report measurements and sorting outcomes in line with organisational procedures. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
segregate and sort logs in line with individual work orders that prescribe different requirements to segregate, sort, grade and mark logs according to:
species
size and length
log faults and characteristics
specified end use
after each of the above jobs, complete accurate basic records for measurements and sorting outcomes.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
typical log defects, visual characteristics and how they affect ability to produce quality timber products including:
discontinuous and irregular shaped pipes
loose gum veins
gum pockets and rings
termites and grubs
hearts out of centre
brown stain
rot
punk
cork or pith
black borer
black heart
straight shakes
shakes in spiral grain
overgrowth and doze pockets
small log pipe allowance
length
non-allowable length defects
range of industry standard log lengths and diameters used to produce common timber products
markings used on logs to indicate grade according to:
species
size
log faults and characteristics
specified product usage
purpose, features and operation of equipment used to sort and segregate logs
organisational procedures specific to sorting and segregating logs:
workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment
communication reporting lines
recording and reporting log measurements and sorting outcomes.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
measuring tapes or electronic measuring equipment
personal protective equipment suitable for sorting and segregating logs
a diverse commercial range of logs of varying species, lengths and diameters
work order with specific instructions for assessing, grading, marking and sorting logs for specified product usage
template documents for recording log measurements and sorting outcomes
organisational procedures for sorting and segregating logs.
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: | complete routine measurements of logs for length and diameter using assistive measurement equipment and record measurements. |
Oral communication skills to: | ask questions and actively listen to clarify contents of work orders. |
Reading skills to: | interpret: workplace health and safety and other organisational procedures work orders |
Writing skills to: | complete accurate basic records for sorting outcomes. |
Planning and organising skills to: | efficiently and logically sequence the stages of preparation and sorting work using work order to guide activities. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Sawmilling and Processing
Timber Manufactured Products