Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to convert timber residue from a process into products designed for further use General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves converting timber residue in a variety of settings including:
The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for residue conversion processing operation |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating machinery, grading residue and handling material are identified and followed 1.2. Timber residue product outcome is identified and conversion process determined 1.3. Work order is reviewed and confirmed with appropriate staff 1.4. Timber residue is graded in line with conversion process requirements 1.5. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for effectiveness in line with manufacturer's specifications 1.6. Timber residue is transferred and stored in line with material handling specifications and chain of custody priorities 1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Undertake conversion process to produce timber products |
2.1. Work procedures are followed in line with OHS, environmental, legislative and residue output obligations and specifications 2.2. Product specifications and quality standards are confirmed, and plant and equipment set to ensure outputs are compliant with product specifications and environmental standards 2.3. Plant and equipment is operated in line with OHS standards, environmental requirements and manufacturer's specifications 2.4. Process is monitored, ensuring inputs and outputs are compliant with product specifications and environmental requirements 2.5. Waste is monitored, contained and disposed of in line with environmental and legislative requirements and organisational protocols 2.6. Products are inspected to ensure they meet work order 2.7. Products are transferred and stored in line with material handling specifications and chain of custody priorities |
3. Record outputs |
3.1. Product volumes and any associated additives required for conversion to a marketable product are tallied and quantity surveyed 3.2. Outputs for quality control and certification purposes are recorded and reported 3.3. Variations are reported in line with organisational requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently convert timber residue for further use |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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OHS requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements may include : |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Residue may include: |
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Work order must include: |
and may include:
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Equipment may include: |
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Transfer may include: |
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Storage may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Disposing of may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Common Technical |