Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan and coordinate timber drying procedures. It includes managing the kiln and the schedules for drying timber.
The unit applies to operators who dry timber in a forest and 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 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. Plan drying procedures | 1.1 Assess, measure and record moisture content and variations in timber. 1.2 Plan process cycles and develop timber drying schedule. 1.3 Review organisational policies and procedures for drying procedures and kiln management. |
2. Control drying operations | 2.1 Implement standard operating procedures for the kiln. 2.2 Oversee loading of timber according to quantities scheduled for drying. 2.3 Check and analyse process trends. 2.4 Implement modifications for optimum performance in the drying process. 2.5 Check and control seasoning chambers throughout the drying process. 2.6 Oversee transfer and storage of dried timber. |
3. Complete documentation | 3.1 Complete operating logs and seasoning records. 3.2 Identify areas for improvement. 3.3 Record and report major problems and equipment faults. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
assess, schedule and coordinate drying procedures for the enterprise
monitor drying operations and output, and make necessary modifications
coordinate timber drying operations for efficiency and safety
resolve problems so that production schedules are met
coordinate personnel to follow schedules for timber drying operations throughout all stages of the process.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
kilns and their features which must include:
low temperature kilns
conventional
high temperature kilns and vacuum dryers
timber characteristics, timber moisture content and how to avoid cracking and deforming of timber in the drying process
charge sheets
the safe disposal of waste material
organisational and site policies and procedures for timber drying operations
mechanisms to ensure the efficient and effective use of energy
timber drying operation procedures
process cycles and modifications
Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
kiln or vacuum dryer
timber for drying
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents
personal protective equipment required for co-ordinating timber drying operations.
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: | manage temperatures and drying times. coordinate the quantity of timber. |
Writing skills to: | complete records and reports. |
Planning and organising skills to: | plan and organise production schedules. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Sawmilling and Processing
Timber Manufactured Products