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FPISAW4203B
Coordinate timber drying operations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


The unit involves coordinating timber drying operations 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 coordinate and plan timber drying procedures, control the drying process, assess the timber and estimate processing required and check the processed timber

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 FPISAW4203A Coordinate timber drying operations

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 coordinate timber drying operations 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 coordinating timber drying operations

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to coordinating timber drying operations

coordinating timber drying operations for the enterprise

modifying timber drying operations for the enterprise

coordinating personnel to follow planning, communications and scheduling for timber drying operations

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 assess, schedule and apply drying procedures; monitor drying operations and output, and modify as required; efficiently and safely coordinate timber drying operations

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 demonstrate appropriate response procedures to major problems and equipment faults

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 coordinating timber drying operations

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 coordinating timber drying operations

Environmental risks and hazards

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

Timber drying operation procedures

Kiln management methodologies

Process cycles and modifications

Timber characteristics and moisture content interpretation

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

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)

Moisture content

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

Timber drying

is the process of:

placing timber in a heat controlled kiln to dry high levels of moisture from timber causing cell collapse followed by humidity generation to recondition timber to its former shape and desired EMC

in the case of hardwood, final kiln drying to required moisture content

Kiln management may include:

low temperature kilns

conventional

high temperature kilns and vacuum dryers

setting process cycles and charge rates

Process 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

Charge sheets are to include:

records of the treatment plant charge

amount of power and energy developed and used

Process trends are to include:

mapping processing conditions to establish trends

using this information for modifications

Seasoning chambers

are the various compartments or rooms of a kiln that are independently controlled

Records and reports may include:

coordinating outcomes

operating logs

seasoning records

charge sheets

material movement

despatch outcomes

storage locations

quality outcomes

hazards

incidents

equipment malfunctions

and may be:

manual

using a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system

Storage 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

Transferral may include:

the use of:

conveyor belt systems

track systems

lifting equipment

lifting equipment such as:

fork lifts

slings

trolley jacks

gantry cranes

loaders

assistance with lifting such as:

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

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 coordinating timber drying operations are identified and followed 
Variations in timber characteristics are assessed and moisture content measured and recorded 
Timber drying schedules are produced and applied in line with site procedures 
Kiln management procedures are planned and scheduled in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 
Process cycles are planned and prescribed 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Charge sheets are checked and interpreted to ensure accuracy in line with final moisture content reading 
Process trends are checked and analysed for optimum performance 
Seasoning chambers are checked and controlled in line with standard operating procedures 
Drying operations, major problems and equipment faults are investigated and recorded and reported in line with site requirements 
Drying operations and output are monitored to record possible process improvements based on moisture control and timber being processed 
Modifications are made to processing cycles to ensure optimum performance and communicated to operators 
Drying improvement modifications are documented and communicated in line with site procedures 
Charge details are obtained and recorded in line with site requirements 
Dried timber is directed to storage or transferred for further processing 
Operating logs and seasoning records are completed and maintained to site standards 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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