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FPICOT2241
Apply wood and timber product knowledge in the

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Application of the unit

The unit applies in a variety of work settings, including warehousing and logistics and wholesale and retail sales.

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 apply wood and timber product knowledge in the workplace and promote the benefits of wood and timber products to a range of customers and other stakeholders. It involves identifying products and providing accurate information to customers about products.

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 develop knowledge of wood and timber products and promote those products in the workplace.

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 applying wood and timber product knowledge

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to applying and communicating wood and timber product knowledge

knowledge of products applicable to enterprise requirements

benefits of common wood and timber types for different end uses

suitable species and product types for a range of wood and timber applications

ability to provide advice regarding wood and timber products to stakeholders.

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 may be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies

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

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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

Communication and interpersonal skills to:

interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace

source information on wood and timber products

communicate the features and characteristics of timber products to stakeholders

Literacy skills to accurately locate, record and report information

Problem-solving skills to establish opportunities for access to current information about wood and timber products

Technical skills to use relevant technology to source information on wood and timber products

Required knowledge

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures relevant to sourcing and providing information on wood and timber products

Established organisational communication channels and protocols

Common timber species, their appearance, characteristics, origin and uses

Life cycle of forests and forest products

Methods, preservatives and exposure hazards relating to manufactured timber: engineered products, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), medium density fibreboard (MDF), plywood, and particle board

Key features of a range of manufacturer product literature

Certification and chain of custody schemes

Timber grades and grading

Wood preservatives and relevant regulations

Problem identification and resolution strategies

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.

Information sources may include:

Australian standards

National Construction Code

manufacturer and supplier websites and literature

industry organisation websites

Organisational policies and procedures:

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

the environment

relevant industry codes of practice

organisational and site guidelines relating to developing and applying product knowledge

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

procedure manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

recording and reporting requirements

Certification bodies and schemes may include:

Australian Forestry Standard (AFS)

Australian standards for forest management and chain of custody

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

environmental management systems

Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)

Australian Wood Packaging Certification Scheme

Properties of wood and timber may include

durability

density

sawing orientation

strength group

shrinkage

joint strength

lyctus susceptibility

fire rating

hardness

Main features may include:

carbon sequestration, capture and storage

sustainability and renewability

low energy/emissions

cost to produce

Timber products may include:

furniture

paper products

packaging

timber

wood panel products (plywood, MDF, particleboard)

sawn timber

round timber

treated timber

glue laminated timber

wood composites

biofuels

Relevant personnel may include:

supervisors

colleagues

industry associations

suppliers

WHS/OHS requirements:

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

safety equipment, including personal protective equipment and clothing

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:

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

sustainability and environmental management requirements, including waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and reuse guidelines

energy efficiency measures

Production process may include:

sawmilling

preservation

panel production

glue lamination

fabrication (trusses)

Timber coatings and finishes may include:

oils

paints

stains

brush or spray-on preservative

weather protection

Maintaining currency may include:

asking appropriate questions of supervisors and managers

sourcing information about new wood products to provide to stakeholders

Characteristics may include:

moisture content

stability in service

grade

colour

strength to weight ratio

strength rating

treated timber

wood types

Stakeholders may include:

architects

builders

craft workers

furniture makers

do-it-yourself (DIY) home handy person

wood workers

Advantages may include:

appearance

certification

durability

structural performance and efficiency sustainability:

insulation properties

environmentally attractive

ease of modification

thermal performance

Appropriatetimber(s) may include:

hazard level

wood product type

sustainability criteria

timber grading (structural and aesthetic)

wood species

End uses may include:

artist works

craft making

construction, including framing

fire rated applications

flooring

indoor furniture

indoor applications, such as doorframe and architraves

outdoor furniture

outdoor applications, such as decking, fencing, verandahs, balconies and stairs

toys

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
Information sources for wood and timber products are identified and evaluated for reliability, validity and currency in line with organisational policies and procedures 
Wood and timber product certification bodies, schemes and their roles are researched 
Propertiesof wood and timber are identified 
Main features of timber products are identified 
Differences between imported wood and timber products and Australian wood and timber products are explored and clarified with relevant personnel 
Appropriate work/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS), environmental and organisational policies and procedures relevant to applying wood and timber product knowledge are identified and followed 
Production process is identified and reviewed 
Advice is sought from supervisors and colleagues about current wood and timber product issues 
Common wood and timber treatment methods, preservatives and exposure hazards are identified and reviewed 
Organisation’s position within the forest and forest products industry is identified 
Timber coatings and finishes are matched to a specific use 
Currency of wood and timber product knowledge is maintained 
Characteristics of timber are promoted to stakeholders according to organisational procedures 
Information is provided to stakeholders about wood and timber products and their respective advantages in response to requests and questions and according to organisational procedures 
Advice is given on appropriatetimber(s) for specific end uses 

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