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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

1 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.

2 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 components may include – grapple, boom, tilt, slew in and out.

1.3 Safety features of the log deck crane are identified and their role is explained in accordance with worksite documentation.

Range safety bars, hydraulic oil isolating valves, limit switches.

1.4 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.

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 operating faults and malfunctions may include – mechanical, electrical, hydraulic.

3.3 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.

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

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Ó New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2013