Assessor Resource

FWPCOT2228
Store materials

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to receive and store packs of timber and timber products in a timber racking system and storage bay. Work is completed in in a forest 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.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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. Prepare for storage

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

1.2 Inspect and check the type and quantity of material for grading, labelling and storage.

1.3 Select required storage locations and isolate in line with organisational procedures

1.4 Select appropriate personal protective and lifting equipment and request assistance with lifting.

2. Receive materials

2.1 Place packs containing material to be stored on stand, frame or ground.

2.2 Release or unbind packs in a clear area to avoid personal injury and damage to material.

2.3 Check material tallies against labelled or expected content.

2.4 Report packs not meeting work order or containing contaminated material to appropriate personnel.

2.5 Regularly clear area of packing and loose material in line with organisational safety procedures.

3. Categorise and store materials

3.1 Separate material by size and category and store in designated storage locations.

3.2 Dispose of material not meeting quality requirements in line with environmental protection practices.

3.3 Label storage locations in line with organisational systems.

3.4 Complete, process and maintain records and reports in line with organisational procedures.

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 storing materials

prepare for, receive and inspect a pack of timber or timber products for storage

sort a pack of timber, move and allocate its contents to storage locations in line with organisational requirements

complete records and reports for incoming materials.

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

methods of visual estimation, grading, colour identification and tagging

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

layout of stores area in forest products factories and typical methods to categorise, label and store timber and timber products:

standard product classification

product designation

size

dimension

stack number

weight

grade

shelf life

stock rotation position

purpose, features and operation of lifting equipment used for receiving and storing timber products which including either:

fork lifts

slings

trolley jacks

gantry cranes

loaders

safe manual handling techniques for moving and storing timber and timber products; those for bending, lifting and carrying heavy items and using assistive lifting equipment

organisational policies and procedures specific to receiving and storing timber products:

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

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting receipt of stock

environmental protection practices for disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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. Prepare for storage

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

1.2 Inspect and check the type and quantity of material for grading, labelling and storage.

1.3 Select required storage locations and isolate in line with organisational procedures

1.4 Select appropriate personal protective and lifting equipment and request assistance with lifting.

2. Receive materials

2.1 Place packs containing material to be stored on stand, frame or ground.

2.2 Release or unbind packs in a clear area to avoid personal injury and damage to material.

2.3 Check material tallies against labelled or expected content.

2.4 Report packs not meeting work order or containing contaminated material to appropriate personnel.

2.5 Regularly clear area of packing and loose material in line with organisational safety procedures.

3. Categorise and store materials

3.1 Separate material by size and category and store in designated storage locations.

3.2 Dispose of material not meeting quality requirements in line with environmental protection practices.

3.3 Label storage locations in line with organisational systems.

3.4 Complete, process and maintain records and reports in line with organisational procedures.

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 storing materials

prepare for, receive and inspect a pack of timber or timber products for storage

sort a pack of timber, move and allocate its contents to storage locations in line with organisational requirements

complete records and reports for incoming materials.

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

methods of visual estimation, grading, colour identification and tagging

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

layout of stores area in forest products factories and typical methods to categorise, label and store timber and timber products:

standard product classification

product designation

size

dimension

stack number

weight

grade

shelf life

stock rotation position

purpose, features and operation of lifting equipment used for receiving and storing timber products which including either:

fork lifts

slings

trolley jacks

gantry cranes

loaders

safe manual handling techniques for moving and storing timber and timber products; those for bending, lifting and carrying heavy items and using assistive lifting equipment

organisational policies and procedures specific to receiving and storing timber products:

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

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting receipt of stock

environmental protection practices for disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste.

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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. 
Inspect and check the type and quantity of material for grading, labelling and storage. 
Select required storage locations and isolate in line with organisational procedures 
Select appropriate personal protective and lifting equipment and request assistance with lifting. 
Place packs containing material to be stored on stand, frame or ground. 
Release or unbind packs in a clear area to avoid personal injury and damage to material. 
Check material tallies against labelled or expected content. 
Report packs not meeting work order or containing contaminated material to appropriate personnel. 
Regularly clear area of packing and loose material in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Separate material by size and category and store in designated storage locations. 
Dispose of material not meeting quality requirements in line with environmental protection practices. 
Label storage locations in line with organisational systems. 
Complete, process and maintain records and reports in line with organisational procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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