Assessor Resource

FPICOT2210B
Tally material

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


The unit involves tallying material in a forest products factory setting

The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority

This unit describes the outcomes required to prepare and record manual or electronic tallies of finished packs of material

General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication

This unit replaces FPICOT2210A Tally material

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently:

measure and conduct tallies of different types of material

record counts clearly and accurately according to organisational guidelines

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to tallying material

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to tallying material

tallying material

selecting and using appropriate mathematical procedures to calculate tallies

accurately and clearly recording material tallies and maintaining workplace information

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to visually identify material and pack types; safely handle material to be tallied

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others; locate, record and report information

Literacy skills sufficient to comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for tallying material; clearly and accurately record tallied details; interpret and apply common industry terminology

Numeracy skills sufficient to accurately tally material; select appropriate mathematical processes to calculate timber volumes or lineal metres in a pack

Problem solving skills sufficient to review and identify work requirements; identify problems; demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for tallying material

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for tallying material

Hazards and risks associated with tallying material, including environmental hazards and risks

Industry standard sizing and names for timber, timber profiles and boards

Relevant packing standard specifications

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Tallying may be:

manual (tally sheets)

electronic (bar coding)

for the purpose of cyclic or periodic stocktaking

Material may include:

timber

hardware items and fittings, such as nail plates and fasteners

Work order may include:

details of material to be tallied (product type or packs, categories of product)

access arrangements

instructions for the environmental monitoring of work and procedures

environmental care requirements relevant to the work

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

clients

colleagues

line management

Personal protective equipment and clothing may include:

safety helmet

high visibility clothing

steel-capped boots

ear protection

gloves

eye protection

sun and wind protection

Hazards may include:

repetitive movements in manual handling

excessive noise from machinery

timber or other debris cluttering work area

strapping

sharp edges

possibility of strap breaking while tensioning

Access arrangements include:

advising appropriate personnel, including those working in the area, of location in which material will be tallied

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Packs may include:

random timber cross sections, lengths or panel sizes

set timber cross sections, lengths or panel sizes

Records and reports may include:

production records

quality and accounting records

tally sheets

QA forms

and may be:

manual

computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to tallyingmaterial are identified and followed 
Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel 
Suitable personal protective equipmentand clothing are selected, used and maintained 
Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled in line with site procedures, environmental and OHS requirements 
Location of material to be tallied is identified and access arrangements are made in line with workplace procedures 
Tallying procedures are planned in line with work order and to ensure continuous workflow 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements and site procedures 
Material is tallied in line with work order, environmental and OHS requirements and site procedures 
Supply of tally sheets, bar coding material or other documents is monitored and replaced as required 
Pieces or packs are counted, and legibly and accurately recorded in the required format 
Packs are checked to ensure conformance to relevant specifications 
Work area is regularly cleared to maintain a safe and efficient workflow in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 
Operational problems, non-conformances and damaged material are identified and reported 
Tallying results are accurately reported and recorded in line with site procedures and organisational requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FPICOT2210B - Tally material
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

FPICOT2210B - Tally material

Student name:

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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