Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to receive deliveries of logs, measure logs for length and diameter, estimate and calculate log weight and volume, weigh and direct trucks and complete delivery documentation.Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.
The unit applies to Sawmill Worker, Production Technician.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and 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. Estimate log weights and volumes | 1.1 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 1.2 Identify potential and existing hazards and control risks associated with receiving, measuring and weighing logs. 1.3 Measure length and average diameter of logs. 1.4 Calculate estimated log weights and volumes in line with organisational formulas. |
2. Check, estimate and record loads | 2.1 Stop trucks delivering loads, and check delivery documents. 2.2 Check that load height and stability meet site requirements. 2.3 Inspect type and quantity of logs; assess suitability of size, species and quality for acceptable receipt. 2.4 Calculate and record weight and volume of each log. 2.5 Record delivery documentation and equipment faults in line with organisational procedures. |
3. Weigh trucks | 3.1 Identify truck gross weight using weighbridge in line with organisational safety procedures. 3.2 Obtain truck tare weight from existing records or note need for weighing. 3.3 Identify truck tare weight on departure using weighbridge in line with organisational safety procedures. 3.4 Calculate and record nett weight of logs and type delivered in line with organisational procedures. |
4. Direct trucks for unloading | 4.1 Notify log yard personnel of delivery and unloading requirements. 4.2 Direct trucks clearly and accurately to unloading area in line with log classification. 4.3 Monitor and coordinate on-site truck movements, ensuring a safe operating environment. |
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 receiving and measuring logs
receive and measure logs
convey material to loading areas
weigh truck to ensure they follow and meet regulations
estimate and calculate log weights and volumes
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
purpose, features and operation of electronic measuring equipment and weighbridges
site capacity and compliance requirements for vehicle load height, stability and weight
overall site layout and layout of log unloading areas
typical workplace hazards present when measuring logs and weighing loads; and during on-site truck movement and methods of minimising risks
methods used to estimate log weights and volumes using formulas and data tables
key features of these varying signal systems used for directing trucks:
hand signals
whistles
loud speaker announcements
format, content and use of delivery documentation:
weighbridge dockets
tally sheets
load manifests
delivery records
organisational policies and procedures specific to receiving and measuring logs:
workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment and identifying hazards and controlling associated risks
communication reporting lines
recording and reporting delivery details.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
measuring tapes or electronic measuring equipment
weighbridge
personal protective equipment suitable for receiving and measuring logs
formulas and data tables used to estimate and calculate weights and volumes
template documents:
weighbridge dockets
tally sheets
load manifests
delivery records.
organisational policies and procedures for receiving and measuring 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 complex calculations of: log lengths and averages estimated log weights and volumes using assistive formulas gross, tare and nett weights heights of loaded vehicles read weight gauges on weighbridges record numerical data involving times, weights and dimensions. |
Oral communication skills to: | provide clear, unambiguous directions to truck drivers. |
Reading skills to: | interpret: workplace health and safety and other organisational procedures delivery documentation. |
Writing skills to: | complete basic accurate records of delivery details and equipment faults. |
Planning and organising skills to: | coordinate safe on-site movement of multiple trucks. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Common Technical