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 stack timber and maintain timber stacks in line with site standards, guidelines and 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 of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to building and maintaining a timber stack

use of safety equipment relevant to building and maintaining a timber stack, in line with site requirements

communicating and working safely with others in the workplace

performing risk and site assessments to build a timber stack

safely building at least one timber stack appropriate to the needs of the workplace

reporting and documenting required timber stack and fault information in line with site requirements

safely repairing a timber stack with a range of varying faults.

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 for powered mobile machinery

Method of assessment

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

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy, together with the 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, 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

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

Required skills

Technical skills to:

use timber stacking tools, machinery and equipment

identify and manage the impacts of fatigue according to enterprise policy and procedures

Communication skills to:

interact appropriately with colleagues and others

report to supervisor and other appropriate personnel in line with site procedures

Literacy skills to:

record and report workplace information in line with site requirements

interpret written directions, such as work orders, site requirements and organisational policies and procedures

refer to powered mobile machinery manual

Numeracy skills to:

measure length of bearers

assess width, length, height and weight of packs and stack

visually estimate stack ratios

Problem solving skills to identify problems, faults and potential hazards

Required knowledge

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for building and maintaining timber stacks

Environmental protection requirements, including criteria for recycling and reusing material with faults and safely disposing of waste material

Risks and hazards (including environmental) of building and maintaining timber stacks

Criteria for site surface stability and building a stack

Factors contributing to avoidable loss

Key components of a traffic management plan

Procedures for conducting a risk assessment

Methods to visually estimate length of bearers and ratio, grading, colour identification and tagging of stacked timber

Length, dimensions, tolerances, profiles and names of industry standard cross-sections

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and common fault-finding techniques

Strategies for resolving timber stack faults

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

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

‘Fit for work’ requirements, the impact of fatigue, and enterprise policy and procedures for fatigue management

Standards for height of a timber stack inside, under cover and in the open

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.

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 procedures, including shifting, lifting and carrying

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

Environmental requirements must include:

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

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

energy efficiency measures

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

Australian standards

WHS/OHS emergency and evacuation procedures

the environment

physical impairment (due to drugs, alcohol, fatigue, etc.)

relevant industry codes of practice

organisational and site guidelines regarding timber stacking and maintenance

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

procedure manuals

provision of training to and supervision of employees

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

recording and reporting requirements

Risk assessment:

must include:

level and stability of individual packs

type of bearers

width, length and height of stack

weight of packs and stacks

duration of storage

type and strength of timber

type of lifting equipment

ground condition and stability in terms of slope, evenness, contamination and drainage

air-drying structure

unexpected obstacles

slippery or uneven surfaces

pedestrians on or near the timber stack

visibility

powered mobile machinery equipment faults or damage

ground strength to withstand the load of stacks and machinery

hazards and risks

location of walkways, pathways and stores

top surface of ground

location of stack:

inside

outside under cover

in the open

involves consideration of:

monitoring and inspection procedures

storage area organisation

injury due to lifting, bending or crushing

machinery and equipment requirements

weather conditions

Avoidable loss may include:

inadequate stack support

packs that are not level

exposing the stack to adverse drying conditions

inadequate stack conditions (poor drainage, stacks close to ground, etc.)

inappropriate site layout

inadequate stack protection

pack damage

unstable stacking (e.g. large heavy packs on top of small light packs)

timber that is stacked too high

Traffic management plan must:

ensure pedestrians are separated from powered mobile plants

allow safe entry and exit of mobile equipment and pedestrians

where reasonably practicable, eliminate any identified risk

identify the most efficient route of travel

facilitate traffic flows

reduce the frequency of interaction with powered mobile plant

substitute a forklift with other suitable load shifting equipment

Safety equipment may include:

PPE, such as gloves, glasses, high-visibility gear

seatbelt on powered mobile plant

mobile communication devices, such as telephone and two-way radio

fire-fighting equipment

first-aid equipment

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

active listening

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

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

control of voice

mobile communication protocols

Limitations may include:

own competency level, including with regard to identifying risks

industry requirements

own interpretation of procedures

Bearers must:

be straight and not have knots

be identical in length in cross-section

not protrude from the stack

not be shorter than the stack

be laid flat

be in good condition

be able to withstand the environment

be checked for consistent thickness and shape

be correctly positioned

Routine checks must include:

inspecting stability of stack

ensuring stacks are not leaning or supported by other stacks

ensuring ground conditions are stable

ensuring no damage to rack sticks, bearers or restraints

eliminating effects of external forces, such as high winds

checking all stacks after high winds

yard maintenance, including removing waste

ensuring top of stack is within tolerances, in line with site requirements

Repairs must include:

cordoning off area from pedestrian access

installing danger warning signage

replacing damaged racking sticks, bearers or restraints

stabilising ground conditions, including top surface

stabilising packs and stacks

partially or fully rebuilding packs and stacks

assessing need for additional restraints

tightening loose restraints

Workplace records and documentation:

may include:

product type, size and quantity

inspection information, including date, issues, timelines, consultation conducted and authorised personnel

grading and labelling

quality outcomes

storage locations

despatch locations

hazards and hazard control

incidents

equipment malfunctions

date of creation

and may be:

manual

computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communications systems