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.
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. Plan production parameters | 1.1 Interpret production orders for grades, quantities, cross sections, end use and plan finger jointing operations. 1.2 Develop finger jointing schedules to ensure optimum production outcomes and communicate to operators in line with organisational procedures. |
2. Set up and monitor jointing operation | 2.1 Check equipment for operational effectiveness and adjust set up to meet production requirements. 2.2 Select, check and prepare cutters to suit finger profile and timber cross sections. 2.3 Cut trial joints and check finger profiles against specifications. 2.4 Set feed rates, guides, conveyors, glue spreader and curing controls to suit finger profile, timber cross section characteristics and glue requirements. 2.5 Machine trial cleats, join, and test for strength and appearance. 2.6 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices. 2.7 Resolve any machining problems, make final adjustments and start the jointing process. 2.8 Monitor finger jointing processes; identify and resolve processing and equipment faults. 2.9 Record and report production outcomes to appropriate personnel. |
3. Coordinate shut-down and maintenance | 3.1 Coordinate equipment shutdown with operators in line with organisational safety procedures. 3.2 Assist maintenance personnel to identify and resolve equipment faults. 3.3 Plan and coordinate routine maintenance of finger jointing equipment in line with organisational procedures and maintenance schedules. |
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:
plan and monitor finger jointing operations
determine, document and communicate finger jointing schedules providing details of:
timber cross sections to be finger jointed
finger joint profiles
required and acceptable cleat lengths
finished product grades
quantities to be produced
changeover times
complete production records.
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:
reducing water and energy use
cleaning plant, tools and equipment
disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste
operational capacity of finger jointing equipment
typical work flow processes for finger jointing operations
methods of determining finger jointing schedules to maximise equipment, labour and material use
format, content and use of finger jointing schedules
monitoring processes for automated jointing machines and overall production process
typical processing and equipment faults and solutions for minimal production disruption
industry standard cross sections, their strength, tolerances and applicable terminology
purpose, features and operation and maintenance requirements of finger jointing equipment:
finger jointing machine stations and equipment
glue spreader
conveyors
organisational procedures specific to coordinating finger jointing operations:
workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment
communication reporting lines for operator team members and self
documenting and communicating finger jointing schedules
recording and reporting production outcomes and maintenance schedules.
The following resources must be made available:
computers, keyboards, printers and software used to prepare finger jointing schedules and maintenance documents
tools and equipment used to produce finger jointed material
consumable glue and cutters
personal protective equipment suitable for finger jointing operations
commercial timber
production orders with specific information about grades, quantities and cross sections for specified finger jointed timber products
template documents for recording:
finger jointing schedules
production outcomes
maintenance schedules for finger jointing equipment
organisational procedures for coordinating finger jointing operations
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information.
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.