FWPCOT3290 — Apply knowledge of timber properties, sawmill operations and sawmilling equipment

1 Identify timber properties and impact on sawmilling operations

• 1.1Identify species, grades and relative value of logs according to rules established by state forestry organisation, local forest owners or purchasing sawmill for a specific or intended end use
• 1.2Outline methods used for measurement of logs
• 1.3Identify timber properties and potential impact on sawing, timber volume and value recovery
• 1.4Describe timber features, properties and defects and potential impact on sawing, timber volume and value recovery

2 Identify sawmill products and processes

• 2.1Identify processes involved in converting sawlogs to timber
• 2.2Describe process flow through sawmill
• 2.3Establish location of main processes in sawmill
• 2.4Identify type, grade, finish and value of sawn products and by-products

3 Identify types, functions and capabilities of sawing machines

• 3.1Describe type, function and capability of sawing machines
• 3.2Distinguish between production (volume) sawing, grade (value) sawing, and combinations of both
• 3.3Distinguish between different types and functions of saw blades
• 3.4Assess impact of designed capability of sawing machines on timber volume and value recovery

4 Identify quality requirements

• 4.1Assess impact of poor-quality sawn products on customers, profitability and compliance with industry standards
• 4.2Identify types, purpose and process for recording quality data
• 4.3Identify quality control processes

5 Identify regulatory framework impacting on sawmilling operations

• 5.1Identify workplace health and safety legislation relating to sawmill operations and how this is reflected in workplace procedures
• 5.2Describe key features of environment protection legislation relating to sawmill operations and how this is reflected in workplace procedures
• 5.3Identify key features of industry codes of practice and how these are reflected in workplace procedures

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