Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to visually evaluate material for classification into various strength or appearance grades. It includes sorting material into classifications, and marking material in line with site procedures.
The unit applies to those working in a wide of roles in the forestry and forest products industry.
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. Prepare for grading, sorting and marking | 1.1 Review and check work order. 1.2 Obtain type and quantity of material to be graded, sorted and marked from the storage location 1.3 Select equipment to assist with moving, and check for operational effectiveness. 1.4 Review site procedures for grading, sorting and marking. |
2. Implement procedures for grading, sorting and marking material | 2.1 Identify requirements for material storage and subsequent processing operations. 2.2 Evaluate material characteristics and features of each piece against industry standards for grade type 2.3 Measure moisture content, and follow procedures for recording and reporting. 2.4 Mark features clearly for docking. 2.5 Grade, mark and sort material according to grade classification, using markers or stickers that are clearly understood 2.6 Record and report grading outcomes and distribution problems |
3. Distribute material | 3.1 Material is directed and moved to storage or processing operations in line with site requirements 3.2 Sub-standard material is rejected and disposed of in line with site requirements 3.3 On-site movement of material is monitored to ensure intended flow is achieved 3.4 Storage locations are labelled in line with site systems |
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 grading, sorting and marking material
safely and efficiently grade sort and mark materials from the workplace
identify materials defects, including:
warp
wane
cupping
shakes
insect defects
loose or missing knots
resin pockets
dents
loose surface
lifting coatings
thin or missing coatings
chipped edges
splits
voids
splintered or missing edges
pin holes
safely use workplace equipment for lifting and moving materials
produce accurate reports and records.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
methods of visual estimation, grading, colour identification and tagging
sorting, marking and distribution processes
industry standard cross sections and lengths
types of material for grading and sorting: native timber species, imported timber species, dressed timber, in-the-rough timber, stress and non-stress graded timber, preservative treated timber, medium density fibreboard, laminated veneer, chipboard, plywood, fibreboard and other manufactured board products, coated and/or treated timber products, debarked logs
assessment of material for number and frequency of defects
features including warp, wane, cupping, shakes, insect defects, loose or missing knots, resin pockets, dents, loose surface, lifting coatings, thin or missing coatings, chipped edges, splits, voids, splintered or missing edges, pin holes
criteria for recycling and re-using sub-standard material
safe disposal of waste preservative treated timber.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
material and resources for grading and marking
personal protective equipment required for grading, sorting and marking material.
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: | measure moisture content count required quantities of materials |
Reading skills to: | interpret work order complete records and reports |
Range Statement
Not Applicable