SAWMILL TRAINING

QUALITY CONTROL

Course : FPI30305 Certificate III in Sawmilling & Processing

Units : FPICOR2207A Maintain Quality and Product Care (Basic) 20hrs

: FPICOR3202A Conduct Quality and Product Care Procedures 20hrs

Duration : 3 days

Group Size : 6 - 12 participants

Description

This course shows how to establish and monitor a quality control system within a sawmill. Particular emphasis is given to the detection and solution of quality control problems that arise in a typical sawmilling operation.

Note : This course is conducted in two versions, one for the Hardwood sector and one for the Softwood sector of the industry.

Course Content

1. Definition of Quality

2. Definition of Quality Control

3. A Supervisors Responsibilities

4. Quality Control in Sawmilling

5. Costs of Quality Control

6. Causes of Quality Problems

7. Sawmill Layouts

8. Natural Control Centres

9. Systems Approach to Quality Control

10. Setting Priorities

11. Measuring/Sampling Techniques

12. Cause & Effect Analysis

13. Review of Stress Grading - Visual & Mechanical

Assessment: Will be by demonstration of skills and answering related questions.

Cost : 2012 Funded -
The student fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees.

Indicative Tuition Fee $87.00 (State Government of Victoria Funded)

Materials Fee $43.00

Total Cost $130.00 ($450.00 if ineligible for funding)

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