Assessor Resource

FPICOT2218B
Cross cut materials with a fixed saw

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


The unit involves cross cutting materials with a fixed saw 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 position and saw materials with a circular saw or fixed chainsaw. The unit includes equipment maintenance

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 FPICOT2218A Cross cut materials with a fixed saw

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 use a fixed saw while demonstrating the correct procedures for cross cutting materials and equipment maintenance

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 cross cutting materials with a fixed saw

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to cross cutting materials with a fixed saw

correctly positioning and securing materials onto carriage or conveyor for cross cutting

conducting safe and efficient cross cutting of materials using a fixed saw, and maximising volume and quality of recovery

conducting routine maintenance and adjustment procedures of the saw, identifying faults, malfunctions or irregular operation

maintaining effective communication with others in the workplace

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 follow 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 use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment; use appropriate methods to cross cut the full range of timber, timber sizes and species

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

Literacy skills sufficient to follow legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for using a circular saw or fixed chainsaw

Numeracy skills sufficient to maximise volume and quality recovery

Problem solving skills sufficient to review and identify work requirements; identify problems and equipment faults; demonstrate appropriate response procedures; identify blunt or damaged saw

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 cross cutting materials with a fixed saw

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

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for cross cutting materials with a fixed saw

Environmental risks and hazards

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

Criteria for recycling and re-using sub-standard material

Industry standard length dimensions

Effects of defects on recovery

Procedures for lock-out

Common industry terminology

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their 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

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

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)

Equipment may include:

fixed circular saws

fixed chainsaws

Materials may include:

packs of timber

individual pieces of timber

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

Limitations may relate to:

job role and responsibilities

own competency level

industry requirements

own understanding of risk identification processes

own interpretation of maps

legislation

regulations and procedures

OHS requirements

legal responsibilities

Cutting techniques may relate to:

cutting positions

work order requirements

industry standard lengths

straightness requirements

cutting patterns

maximising volume and quality of recovery requirements

cutting procedures that minimise capping and splitting of material

placing material on conveyor or carriage

securing material

cutting at optimum feed rate to avoid damage to saw blade

using energy effectively and efficiently

using material effectively and efficiently

Recovery:

is the volume of timber sawn from a resource compared to the volume of that resource

is expressed as a percentage - sawn timber volume/initial log volume x 100

maximises the value of the resource

Cleared may relate to:

using hand tools and a water jet to clear debris from the surface of material

clearing the work area of off-cuts

debris

ensuring saw clearance around material

depositing off-cuts and debris in recognised areas

clearing surfaces of debris likely to cause saw damage in the cutting area

Sub-standard material may include:

material with defects

material cut outside established standard tolerances for length and angle relative to centre

Disposing of may include:

recycling sub-standard material

re-using sub-standard material

redirecting sub-standard material for energy recovery

Problems may relate to:

performance of saw

defects in material

communication

hazards and risks at the work site

capping and splitting of material

Records and reports may include:

tally sheets

quality sheets and forms

production sheets and downtime sheets

production details

maintenance details

breakdown or equipment faults

computer problems

interruptions to production

and may be:

manual

computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system

Dealingwith may include:

repairing or sending for repair blunt or damaged saw blades

recycling blunt or damaged saw blades that cannot be repaired

sending blunt or damaged saw blades that cannot be repaired to landfill

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 cross cutting materials with a fixed saw are identified and followed 
Pre-startup checks are completed on equipment in line with manufacturer recommendations and site procedures 
Materials are identified, positioned and secured in line with work order and site procedures 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Limitations are identified and assistance is sought as required in line with site procedures 
Materials are visually assessed for defects in line with site standards 
Materials are cut within established standard tolerances for length and angle relative to centre line in line with OHS requirements 
Equipment is operated in line with OHS and site safety standards 
Cuttingtechniques maximise volume and quality of recovery in line with work orders and industry standard lengths 
Work area is regularly checked and cleared in line with OHS requirements, site procedures and environmental requirements 
Sub-standard material is disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 
Problems are identified and reported in line with site procedures 
Materials are tagged, and required records and reports completed in line with site standards and procedures 
Equipment lock-out procedures are applied in line with OHS requirements and site procedures 
Cutting rate is compared with that anticipated from knowledge of saw, size of log, species and condition 
Saw blades are checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures 
Blunt or damaged saw blades are identified and dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements 
Malfunctions, damage or irregular performance are identified, recorded and reported in line with site requirements 
Equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored in line with manufacturer recommendations, site procedures and environmental requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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