Assessor Resource

FPISAW3201B
Treat timber

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


The unit involves treating timber 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 treat timber with authorised chemicals and to operate the treatment plant to complete treatment cycles

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 FPISAW3201A Treat timber

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

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 treat timber 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 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 treating timber

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to treating timber

treating timber in readiness for storage and/or processing

conducting operator maintenance on the treating 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

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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; efficiently and safely treat timber

Communication skills and interpersonal techniques sufficient to interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace

Literacy skills sufficient to accurately record and report workplace information, and maintain documentation

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

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults and 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 treating timber

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

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for treating timber

Environmental risks and hazards

Timber treating techniques

Handling of treated products and chemicals

Methods of visual inspection

Characteristics of timber and chemicals

Water and chemical management procedures

Storage systems and labelling

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

safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

machine isolation and guarding

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 and maintenance and storage requirements

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

Work order is to include:

instructions for timber treating

and may include:

treating method

colour

type

width

length

thickness

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

Timber may include:

native timber species

imported timber species

dressed timber

in-the-rough timber

stress and non-stress graded timber

sleepers

logs

rounded poles

beams or laminated beams

Treating

is the process of impregnating preservative solution filled with chemicals into the timber to provide it with a durable resistance to weather and insect attack

and may include:

full cell

modified cell

empty cell

double vacuum

dip diffusion

vat and sprays

other processes developed by the enterprise

and is to include:

handling techniques for products and chemicals in line with OHS regulations and environmental laws

Chemicals may include:

those specified by the enterprise and that follow regulatory requirements

light organic solvents

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:

treaters

vats

ovens

resin tanks

effluent tanks

and is to include:

procedures for equipment lock-out such as protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine from the power source

Cycles

are the times taken for each stage of the process

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

body language

Pre start-up checks

are conducted to ensure:

oven and rack systems have been set-up correctly

systems are performing accurately and operating to optimum performance

Water management may include:

stormwater

contaminated water

bore water

recycled dam water

town mains water

Moisture content

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

in Australia generally ranges between 10% in warmer, more humid climates to 14% in cooler climates

Preservative solution may include:

water-borne solutions

oil-based solutions

solvent-based solutions

Treating plant

is the source of providing preservative solution to the timber in a controlled setting

Branding may include:

burning

hammer impressions

ink

tags

Records and reports may include:

treating requirements

charge records

product type

size

inspection

grading and branding outcomes

storage locations

quality outcomes

hazards

incidents

equipment malfunctions

and may be:

manual

using a computer-based system or 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 treating timber are identified and followed 
Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 
Type and quantity of timber to be treated and chemicals to be used are assessed and acquired from the storage location 
Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 
Treating cycles are planned in line with site procedures 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 
Water management procedures are applied 
Moisture content of timber is tested in line with organisational procedures 
Preservative solution strength is checked, maintained and adjusted for specified strength and volume 
Treating plant is brought to full operating condition and operating parameters regularly checked in line with site requirements 
Branding is completed and checked in line with regulatory requirements 
Treated timber is safely handled and transferred to storage location 
Timber treating process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel 
Treating plant shut down procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 
Treating mechanisms are checked for effective condition 
Chemicals are handled and stored in line with regulatory requirements and stock levels reported 
Treating area is kept clear of dust, shavings and debris in line with OHS requirements 

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