Understand process and variables in woodyard operations

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Understand process and variables in woodyard
operations
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Understand process and variables in woodyard
operations
Modules
Topics
Notional Hours
24 16 20 16 8 8 8 100
TC306 Understanding receipt and storage of raw
materials
TC306 Understanding raw material quality
TC306 Understanding product quality
TC306 Understanding process stability in a
woodyard
TC306 Applying sampling practices
TC306 Understanding utilisation of equipment in a
woodyard
TC306 Applying SHE in a typical woodyard
Total Notional Hours
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US U0006 Process and variables in woodyard
operations

TC306 Understanding receipt and storage of raw
materials
Be able to describe the effects of storage on
timber degradation, loss of bio products and the
impact on pulp quality
Understand the operation of raw material weighing
and recording practices
Be able to explain the proper storage practices
for bagasse
Know the required basic stockpiling standards and
why these standards are important
Know the basic transportation and delivery system
for wood chips and bagasse
Understand the basic process flow and layout of
the woodyard
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Topic Specification TC306 Understanding receipt
and storage of raw materials
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Understand the basic process flow and layout of
  the woodyard
• Know the basic transportation and delivery
  system for wood chips and bagasse
• Know the required basic stockpiling standards
  and why these standards are important
• Are able to explain the proper storage practices
  for bagasse
• Understand the operation of raw material
  weighing and recording practices
• Are able to describe the effects of storage on
  timber degradation, loss of bio products and the
  impact on pulp quality

Learners develop a functional woodyard layout.
Learners are supplied with documentation on
storage requirements and weighing practice for
raw materials
Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
Interview experts
HOW
Attend lectures
Group Discussions
Sketch
Case studies

• In a facilitated group discussion all the major
  functions of a woodyard is listed
• Learners develop a layout sketch of an ideal
  woodyard indicating all processing equipment,
  storage layout, office / control work-stations
  and the flow of various transport options
• Specific storage and weighing practice
  requirements are highlighted for each of the raw
  materials. A checklist is drawn up for weighing
  practice.
• Layouts and checklists are presented and discussed

Analyse, plan and make decisions
List / Tabulate
Develop recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Complete a questionnaire
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US U0006 Process and variables in woodyard
operations

TC306 Understanding raw material quality
Know the quality specifications for all logs and
chips
Know what contaminants there can be in the raw
material and how to remove/deal with it
Be able identify the various types of raw
materials (different logs, chips, bagasse)
Know the basic characteristics for wood and
bagasse being used in the process
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Topic Specification TC306 Understanding raw
material quality
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Know the basic characteristics for wood and
  bagasse being used in the process
• Are able identify the various types of raw
  materials (different logs, bagasse)
• Know what contaminants there can be in the raw
  material and how to remove/deal with it
• Know the quality specifications for all logs and
  chips

Samples of raw materials are used to describe
properties. Learners are supplied with
documentation describing raw material properties,
specifications and possible contaminants
Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
Interview experts
Attend lectures
Group Discussions
HOW
Educational games
List / tabulate
Analyse, plan and make decisions
Use checklists
Develop recommendations

• Raw material samples are viewed and properties
  discussed
• Compare the properties and specifications of
  various raw materials in a table
• List raw material contaminants and methods of
  dealing with each
• Prepare posters containing an extract from the
  raw material comparison and methods of dealing
  with contaminants

Job assignment
Make presentation
Compile checklist
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Complete checklist
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US U0006 Process and variables in woodyard
operations

TC306 Understanding product quality
Be able to describe the properties and
characteristics of a quality product delivered to
the pulping plant
Know the required quality specifications for
final products
Understand the impact of different reclaiming
equipment on the quality of the wood chips
Understand the reasons for debarking and explain
the detrimental effects of bark on pulp quality
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Topic Specification TC306 Understanding product
quality
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Understand the reasons for debarking and explain
  the detrimental effects of bark on pulp quality
• Understand the impact of reclaiming equipment on
  the quality of the wood chips
• Know the required quality specifications for
  final products
• Are able to describe the properties and
  characteristics of a quality product delivered to
  pulping plant

Small samples of debarked log, bark and chips
(various types) are used in discussing
properties. Information on material and
equipment properties are used in discussions to
clarify debarking and chipper practice.
Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
Interview experts
Attend lectures
HOW
Group Discussions
Educational games

• Learners are supplied with documentation
  describing processed material properties and
  specifications.
• Raw material samples are viewed and properties
  discussed
• The properties and specifications of each type of
  processed material are listed and explained in a
  table
• Learners use basic information on bark properties
  to discuss the pros and cons of insufficient
  debarking or the over stripping of bark
• Different reclaiming equipment options are
  discussed and evaluated
• Results are provided in a short report

Case studies
Analyse, plan and make decisions
List / Tabulate
Develop recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete log sheets
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Complete a questionnaire
9
US U0006 Process and variables in woodyard
operations

TC306 Understanding process stability in a
woodyard
Be able to offer suggestions on how to compensate
for out of spec test results
Be able to describe all potential process
variables and how it will impact on the final
product
Be able to describe all the potential raw
material variables and how they will impact on
the process
Be able to explain the use of process control in
the woodyard
Understand the typical record keeping and
reporting processes within a typical woodyard
Understand the typical woodyard processes and
operating principles in detail
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Topic Specification TC306 Understanding process
stability in a woodyard
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Understand the typical woodyard processes and
  operating principles in detail
• Are able to explain the use of process control
  in the woodyard
• Demonstrate understanding of the typical record
  keeping and reporting processes within a typical
  woodyard
• Are able to describe all the potential raw
  material variables and how they will impact on
  the process
• Are able to describe all potential process
  variables and how it will impact on the final
  product
• Are able to offer suggestions on how to
  compensate for out of spec test results

Learners tabulate an equipment list with
explanations of operating principles and typical
process control options. Process, material and
product variations are discussed
Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
Interview experts
HOW
Attend lectures
Group Discussions
Educational games

• Learners use the woodyard diagram developed and
  number each piece of equipment. Equipment names,
  functions and typical locations of each piece of
  equipment is presented to the group
• A checklist is compiled of log sheets, records
  and reports used in a woodyard
• Process and material variables are tabulated
  against their impact on other processes and
  products.
• Suggestions of how to compensate for each of
  these deviations are facilitated in a group
  discussion and added to the table
• The document is prepared for assessment

Case studies
Analyse, plan and make decisions
Use checklists
Develop recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Complete a test/questionnaire
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US U0006 Process and variables in woodyard
operations

TC306 Apply sampling practices
Be able to construct a basic spreadsheet for
throughput materials and typical results
Be able to interpret the test results in terms of
the impact on the process and customers
Understand the reasons for quality standards on
raw material and products delivered to pulping
Understand how correct sampling should be done
Understand the principles of sampling used in a
woodyard (moisture, chip size)
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Topic Specification TC306 Apply sampling
practices
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Understand the principles of sampling used in a
  woodyard (moisture, chip size)
• Understand how correct sampling should be done
• Understand the reasons for quality standards on
  raw material and products delivered to pulping
• Are able to interpret the test results in terms
  of the impact on the process and customers
• Are able to construct a basic spreadsheet for
  throughput materials and sample results

Learners are given a lecture on the statistical
basis of sampling practice. Typical ranges and
results for various types of raw materials are
supplied.
Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
Interview experts
Attend lectures
HOW
Group Discussions
Educational games
List / tabulate
Analyse, plan and make decisions

• Learners are given an overview of statistical
  sampling which is integrated into woodyard
  sampling practice. A typical sampling procedure
  is outlined.
• Students use previously gained information to
  produce a table of product quality requirements
  and the reasons for each requirement
• A range of acceptable test results for each
  material type are added to this table. The
  impact of deviations on downstream processes and
  products are listed
• Draft a report with all the applicable results

Use checklists
Develop recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Complete a test/questionnaire
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US U0006 Process and variables in woodyard
operations

TC306 Understanding utilisation of equipment in a
woodyard
Understand basic processes and procedures to be
followed during shut downs, maintenance and
breakdowns (including isolation procedures)
Know the basic interlocking system used in a
typical woodyard
Be able to locate all equipment in a woodyard
Know the names and functions of all equipment in
a woodyard
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Topic Specification TC306 Understanding
utilisation of equipment in a woodyard
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Know the names and functions of all equipment in
  a woodyard
• Are able to locate all equipment in a woodyard
• Know the basic interlocking system used in a
  typical woodyard
• Understand basic processes and procedures to be
  followed during shut downs, maintenance and
  breakdowns (including isolation procedures)

Learners use the woodyard diagram developed to
recall equipment names, functions and
locations. The reasons for and the operating
principles of interlock systems, isolation and
other procedures applicable to shutdowns,
breakdowns and maintenance are explained
Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
Interview experts
Attend lectures
Group Discussions
HOW
Std. Op. Procedures
Case studies
Analyse, plan and make decisions
Use checklists
Develop recommendations

• Learners use the woodyard diagram developed and
  number each piece of equipment. Equipment names,
  functions and typical locations of each piece of
  equipment is presented to the group
• Equipment is cross-linked with a list of
  procedures applicable to shut downs, maintenance
  and breakdowns.
• Learners each get the opportunity to present a
  selected aspect

Job assignment
Make presentation
Tabulate
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Complete a test/questionnaire
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US U0006 Process and variables in wood yard
operations

TC306 Applying SHE in the wood yard
Understand the various ways of dealing with
woodyard waste and its potential environmental
impacts
Be able to identify all potential hazards and
indicate actions to reduce/avoid hazards
Know the relevant sections of the OHS Act
Understand the application of fire prevention and
emergency procedures
Know the safety standards, procedures and safety
equipment relevant to a typical woodyard
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Topic Specification TC306 Applying SHE in the
woodyard
Learning Activities
Topic assessment criteria
Assignment Description
Use Multi media
Relevant OHS Act section is studied The group
brainstorm and list potential hazards in a
woodyard. Learners make recommendations to
prevent, reduce or contain damage for each of the
hazards. Learners are supplied with information
on woodyard waste and methods of limiting its
environmental impact
WHAT

• The assessor will observe and confirm that
  learners
• Know the safety standards, procedures and safety
  equipment relevant to a typical woodyard
• Understand the application of fire prevention
  and emergency procedures
• Know the relevant sections of the OHS Act
• Are able to identify all potential hazards and
  indicate actions to reduce/avoid hazards
• Understand the various ways of dealing with
  woodyard waste and its potential environmental
  impacts

Self Study
Plant investigation
Collect Information
Media search
Interview experts
Attend lectures
HOW
Group Discussions
Educational games

• Learners are supplied with a copy of the safety
  procedures and the relevant section of the OHS
  Act
• The group brainstorm and list potential hazards
  in a woodyard.
• Learners make and tabulate recommendations to (a)
  prevent, (b) reduce or (c) contain damage for
  each of the hazards identified. Specific
  standards, equipment requirements and procedures
  are noted
• A short presentation of the findings is made.
• A questionnaire is completed to show
  understanding of environmental issues

List / tabulate
Analyse, plan and make decisions
Use checklists
Develop recommendations
Job assignment
Make presentation
Complete documents
Execute, test and evaluate
Draft a report
Complete a test/questionnaire