Assessor Resource

FWPCOT2201
Stack and bind material

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to stack material, manually build packs and apply strapping and wrapping. Work is completed in a wood products factory setting.

The unit applies to Sawmill Worker, Production Worker, Manufacturing Assistant.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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



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.

ELEMENT

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Identify material

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Inspect and check the type, quantity and quality of material to be packed for grading and labelling.

2. Build packs manually

2.1 Build packs in line with organisational safety procedures.

2.2 Check bearers and protective strips for consistent thickness and damage.

2.3 Place specified bearers, spacing sticks and protective strips squarely, evenly and consistently.

2.4 Check material tallies against labelled or expected content.

2.5 Dispose of faulty material and bearers in line with environmental protection practices.

2.6 Label finished packs in line with organisational procedures.

2.7 Identify limitations in building packs and seek assistance in line with site procedures.

3. Strap and wrap packs

3.1 Strap and wrap finished packs in line with organisational procedures.

3.2 Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials and maximise use of recycled materials.

3.3 Tighten straps to prevent component slippage, strap breakage and damage.

3.4 Dispose of excess packing material in line with environmental protection practices.

3.5 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to stacking and binding materials

identify materials using visual assessment or measurement processes to allocate standard sizes

build packs manually following site standards for dimension, component numbers, end and vertical alignment and bearer quality

apply protective strips to packs

apply wrapping to packs to prevent water penetration during storage and transportation

strap packs

label packs ready for storage or transportation.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

methods of visual estimation, grading, colour identification and tagging of at least one of the following materials

sawn or dressed finished timber

differing timber species

preservative treated timber, including water borne preservatives and light organic solvent preservatives (LOSP)

panel types , including laminated veneer, chipboard, fibreboard, medium density fibreboard and boards made from material other than wood.

panels with various treatments, coatings and hardware items

range of industry standard lengths, cross sections, appearance grades and applicable terminology

purpose, features and operation of equipment used to manually build packs

methods used to build, wrap and strap packs

requirements for quality and dimensions of bearers

organisational policies and procedures specific to stacking and binding material:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting production outcomes and equipment faults

labelling products for identification

environmental protection practices for stacking and binding material:

reducing water and energy use

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste.

The following resources must be made available:

tools and equipment used to manually build packs

hand-held equipment used to tighten straps

personal protective equipment suitable for stacking and binding material

commercial quantities of materials to be stacked, wrapped and strapped

timber products from which to build packs

consumable strapping, packaging and labelling materials

work order with specific instructions for stacking and binding material

template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults

organisational policies and procedures for stacking and binding material.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Identify material

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Inspect and check the type, quantity and quality of material to be packed for grading and labelling.

2. Build packs manually

2.1 Build packs in line with organisational safety procedures.

2.2 Check bearers and protective strips for consistent thickness and damage.

2.3 Place specified bearers, spacing sticks and protective strips squarely, evenly and consistently.

2.4 Check material tallies against labelled or expected content.

2.5 Dispose of faulty material and bearers in line with environmental protection practices.

2.6 Label finished packs in line with organisational procedures.

2.7 Identify limitations in building packs and seek assistance in line with site procedures.

3. Strap and wrap packs

3.1 Strap and wrap finished packs in line with organisational procedures.

3.2 Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials and maximise use of recycled materials.

3.3 Tighten straps to prevent component slippage, strap breakage and damage.

3.4 Dispose of excess packing material in line with environmental protection practices.

3.5 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

Not Applicable

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to stacking and binding materials

identify materials using visual assessment or measurement processes to allocate standard sizes

build packs manually following site standards for dimension, component numbers, end and vertical alignment and bearer quality

apply protective strips to packs

apply wrapping to packs to prevent water penetration during storage and transportation

strap packs

label packs ready for storage or transportation.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

methods of visual estimation, grading, colour identification and tagging of at least one of the following materials

sawn or dressed finished timber

differing timber species

preservative treated timber, including water borne preservatives and light organic solvent preservatives (LOSP)

panel types , including laminated veneer, chipboard, fibreboard, medium density fibreboard and boards made from material other than wood.

panels with various treatments, coatings and hardware items

range of industry standard lengths, cross sections, appearance grades and applicable terminology

purpose, features and operation of equipment used to manually build packs

methods used to build, wrap and strap packs

requirements for quality and dimensions of bearers

organisational policies and procedures specific to stacking and binding material:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting production outcomes and equipment faults

labelling products for identification

environmental protection practices for stacking and binding material:

reducing water and energy use

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste.

The following resources must be made available:

tools and equipment used to manually build packs

hand-held equipment used to tighten straps

personal protective equipment suitable for stacking and binding material

commercial quantities of materials to be stacked, wrapped and strapped

timber products from which to build packs

consumable strapping, packaging and labelling materials

work order with specific instructions for stacking and binding material

template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults

organisational policies and procedures for stacking and binding material.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

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
Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 
Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Inspect and check the type, quantity and quality of material to be packed for grading and labelling. 
Build packs in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Check bearers and protective strips for consistent thickness and damage. 
Place specified bearers, spacing sticks and protective strips squarely, evenly and consistently. 
Check material tallies against labelled or expected content. 
Dispose of faulty material and bearers in line with environmental protection practices. 
Label finished packs in line with organisational procedures. 
Identify limitations in building packs and seek assistance in line with site procedures. 
Strap and wrap finished packs in line with organisational procedures. 
Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials and maximise use of recycled materials. 
Tighten straps to prevent component slippage, strap breakage and damage. 
Dispose of excess packing material in line with environmental protection practices. 
Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

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