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Control a log reception deck
Level
3
Credits
5
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to explain principles of log
deck operation, operate a log reception deck efficiently, and monitor and
control efficient performance of a log reception deck.
Subfield
Wood Handling and Distribution
Domain
Wood Preparation
Status
Registered
Status date
18 December 2006
Date version published
18 December 2006
Planned review date
31 December 2011
Entry information
Open.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
Competenz
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0173
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
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Definitions
Log reception decks include log deck cranes.
Worksite documentation refers to instructions to staff on policy and procedures
(including the application of legislation to worksite situations) which are formally
documented, and are available for reference at the worksite. Examples are standard
operating procedures, specifications, manuals, and manufacturer’s information.
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The following apply to the performance of all elements of this unit standard:
a
All work practices must meet recognised codes of practice and documented
worksite health and safety and environmental procedures (where these exceed
code) for personal, product, and worksite health and safety, and must meet the
obligations required under current legislation, including the Health and Safety in
Employment Act 1992, the Resource Management Act 1991, and their
subsequent amendments.
b
All work practices must meet documented worksite operating procedures. This
includes the recording (by electronic or non-electronic means) of activities,
events, and decisions.
c
All communications made in relation to this unit standard must be made in
accordance with worksite procedures for content, recipient, timing, and method.
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Explain principles of log deck operation.
Performance criteria
1.1
The purpose and operation of the log conveying system is explained in
accordance with worksite documentation.
1.2
Operating components of the log deck crane are identified and their purpose is
explained in accordance with worksite documentation.
Range
1.3
Safety features of the log deck crane are identified and their role is explained in
accordance with worksite documentation.
Range
1.4
components may include – grapple, boom, tilt, slew in and out.
safety bars, hydraulic oil isolating valves, limit switches.
Hazards associated with operating the log reception deck are identified, and
actions to be taken to isolate, minimise or eliminate the hazard are described in
accordance with worksite documentation.
Range
hazards may include but are not limited to – moving equipment,
falling logs, automatic starting equipment, dust, noise.
1.5
Log selection criteria to be used when operating the log deck are explained in
accordance with worksite documentation.
1.6
Roles and responsibilities of the log reception deck operator are described in
accordance with worksite documentation.
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Element 2
Operate a log reception deck efficiently.
Performance criteria
2.1
Safe work practices associated with operating the log reception deck are
identified and used in accordance with worksite documentation and legislative
requirements.
Range
practices may include but are not limited to – isolation procedures,
lock outs, emergency stops, machine guarding, wearing
appropriate safety equipment.
2.2
Log reception deck is set up, started up, operated, and shut down efficiently in
accordance with worksite documentation.
2.3
Production rate is regulated to match downstream process requirements.
2.4
Preventative maintenance and cleaning schedule for the log reception deck is
carried out in accordance with worksite documentation.
Element 3
Monitor and control the efficient performance of a log reception deck.
Performance criteria
3.1
Output logs meet worksite documentation for quality and of efficient production
requirements.
3.2
Operating and equipment faults and malfunctions are identified and corrective
action is taken in accordance with worksite documentation.
Range
3.3
operating faults and malfunctions may include – mechanical,
electrical, hydraulic.
Production, maintenance, and quality records are explained and completed in
accordance with worksite documentation.
Please note
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority, or an inter-institutional body
with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from
assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before
they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
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Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Competenz at info@competenz.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes
to the content of this unit standard.
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