Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to round softwood logs to a set diameter. The unit includes assessing logs for diameter, species, faults and moisture content General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPISAW2207A Round softwood logs |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves rounding softwood logs in a forest products factory setting 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
Prerequisite units |
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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 rounding |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to rounding softwood logs are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of logs to be rounded are selected from the storage location 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.5. Rounding process is planned in line with site procedures 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Round logs |
2.1. Pre start -up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 2.2. Scanner is calibrated in line with site requirements 2.3. Material is fed into the machine at the feed rate prescribed by organisational requirements 2.4. Rounding process is maintained and adjusted to produce the required quantity of logs and to maximise the feed rate 2.5. Rounding process and conveyors are regularly checked and adjusted to maintain the desired quality and output 2.6. Logs with defects is segregated or rejected and disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 2.7. Rounding process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel 2.8. Rounded logs safely directed to storage in a designated location in line with work order requirements |
3. Conduct operator maintenance |
3.1. Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 3.2. Cutters are checked for blunt or damaged condition 3.3. Blunt or damaged cutters are removed, replaced and dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer's recommendations and environmental requirements 3.4. Machine area is kept clear of dust and debris in line with OHS requirements |
4. Complete handover |
4.1. Production and quality records are completed and printed in line with standard operating procedures 4.2. Back -up files are created in line with standard operating procedures 4.3. Documentation is handed over to changeover operator and briefing of operations conducted |
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 round softwood logs within organisational requirements |
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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Work order is to include: |
and may include:
and may also include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Logs is to include: |
assessment of:
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Rounding |
is the process of forcing a log through a rounding machine which shapes the debarked log into a round pole, making the pole available for further down-stream processing and out-feeding the waste for landscaping supplies |
Storage locations may include: |
and may be divided into:
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Equipment is to include: |
and may include:
and is to include:
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Communication may include: |
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Pre start-up checks |
are conducted to ensure:
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Scanner is to include: |
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Feed rate is to include: |
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Conveyors are to include: |
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Defects may include: |
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Disposing of may include: |
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Recorded and reported may include: |
and may be:
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Dealing with may include: |
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Back-up file |
is the process of copying operating documents and records onto a computer back-up device which is subsequently removed from the site |
Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
No sector assigned |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |
Sawmilling and Processing |