Assessor Resource

FPICOT3245B
Grade, sort and mark material

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


The unit involves grading, sorting and marking 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 visually evaluate material characteristics and features for classification into various strength or appearance grades. It includes sorting material into classifications, marking material in line with grade and distributing material on site

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 FPICOT3245A Grade, sort and mark 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 grade, sort and mark material in line with organisational requirements

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 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 grading, sorting and marking material

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to grading, sorting and marking material

grading, sorting and marking a range of materials in readiness for storage and/or processing

distributing material on site using designated equipment

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; grade, sort and mark material

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Literacy skills sufficient to record and report workplace information; maintain documentation

Numeracy skills sufficient to measure, estimate and calculate time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults; 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 grading, sorting and marking material

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material (including preservative treated timber), and the safe use and storage of chemicals

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for grading, sorting and marking material

Environmental risks and hazards

Criteria for recycling and re-using sub-standard material

Using material effectively and efficiently

Methods of visual estimation, grading, colour identification and tagging

Sorting, marking and distribution processes

Industry standard cross sections and lengths

Storage systems and labelling procedures

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 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)

Material may include:

native timber species

imported timber species

dressed timber

in-the-rough timber

stress and non-stress graded timber

preservative treated timber

medium density fibreboard

laminated veneer

chipboard

plywood

fibreboard and other manufactured board products

coated and/or treated timber products

debarked logs

Work order is to include:

instructions for receiving, despatching, grading, sorting and marking materials to and from the designated storage location or processing

and may include:

type

size

quantity

instructions for the environmental monitoring of work and procedures

environmental care requirements relevant to the work

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

suppliers

clients

colleagues

managers

Storage locations may include:

storage racks

storage bays

bins

stacks

pallet boxes

modularised storage components

temporary stacking bays (stand, frame or ground)

and may be divided into:

standard product classification

product designation

size

dimension

stack number

weight

grade

shelf life

stock rotation position

Equipment may include:

moisture meters

lifting equipment for the movement of material

Grading, sorting and marking may include:

assessment of material for number and frequency of defects

requirements for grade and disposition

strength grades or appearance grades

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

Features may include:

warp

wane

cupping

shakes

insect defects

loose or missing knots

resin pockets

dents

loose surface

lifting coatings

poor adhesion

thin or missing coatings

chipped edges

surface bubbles

splits

voids

splintered or missing edges

pin holes

Moisture content

is the amount of moisture maintained in timber or timber products after kiln drying or panel production to avoid cracking and deforming

Records and reports may include:

product type and size

inspection information

grading and labelling outcomes

storage locations

quality outcomes

hazards

incidents

equipment malfunctions

and may be:

manual

a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system

Disposing of may include:

recycling sub-standard material

re-using sub-standard material

redirecting sub-standard material for energy recovery

On-site movement of material may include:

assistance with lifting, such as:

involving two or more personnel to lift materials manually or to guide the movement of mechanical equipment

the use of:

conveyor belt systems

track systems

lifting equipment, such as fork lifts, slings, trolley jacks, gantry cranes and loaders

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 grading, sorting and marking material are identified and followed 
Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel 
Type and quantity of material to be graded, sorted and marked is acquired from the storage location 
Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations 
Grading, sorting and marking process is planned in line with site procedures 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Requirements for material storage and subsequent processing operations are identified 
Material characteristics and features of each piece are evaluated against industry standards for grade type 
Moisture content is measured, recorded and reported in line with site procedures as required by the enterprise 
Features are clearly marked for docking in line with site requirements 
Material is graded, marked and sorted in line with grade classification, using markers or stickers that are clearly understood 
Grading outcomes and distribution problems are recorded and reported in line with workplace procedures 
Material is directed and moved to storage or processing operations in line with site requirements 
Sub-standard material is rejected and disposed of in line with site requirements 
On-site movement of material is monitored to ensure intended flow is achieved 
Storage locations are labelled in line with site systems 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FPICOT3245B - Grade, sort and mark material
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Assessment Record Sheet

FPICOT3245B - Grade, sort and mark material

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

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