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. |
Plan production parameters | Interpret production orders for grades, quantities of timber requiring rework, cross sections, end use and plan end matching operations. Develop end matching schedules to ensure optimum production outcomes and communicate to operators in line with organisational procedures. |
Set up and monitor end matching operation | Check equipment for operational effectiveness and adjust set up to meet production requirements. Select, check, prepare and install cutters to suit end profile and timber cross section. Set feed rates, guides and conveyors to suit timber cross section and characteristics. Cut trial joints and check end profiles against specifications. Join trial boards and test for strength and appearance. Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices. Resolve any machining problems, make final adjustments and start the end matching process. Monitor end matching processes; identify and resolve processing and equipment faults. Record and report production outcomes to appropriate personnel. |
Coordinate shut-down and maintenance | Coordinate equipment shutdown with operators in line with organisational safety procedures. Assist maintenance personnel to identify and resolve equipment faults. Plan and coordinate routine maintenance of end matching 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 end matching operations
determine, document and communicate end matching schedules providing details of:
timber cross sections to be end matched
end matching profiles
finished product grades
quantities to be produced
changeover times
complete production records for the above production jobs.
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 end matching equipment
typical work flow processes for end matching operations
methods of determining end matching schedules to maximise equipment, labour and material use
format, content and use of end matching schedules
monitoring processes for end matching machines and overall production process
typical processing and equipment faults and solutions for minimal production disruption
range of industry standard cross sections, their strength, tolerances and applicable terminology
purpose, features, operation and maintenance requirements of equipment used to produce end matched products including:
guides
cutters
conveyors
organisational procedures specific to coordinating end matching 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 end matching schedules
recording and reporting production outcomes and maintenance schedules.
The following resources must be made available:
computers, keyboards, printers and software used to prepare end matching schedules and maintenance documents
tools and equipment used to end matched timber products:
personal protective equipment suitable for end matching operations
a diverse range of commercial timber
production orders with specific information about grades, quantities and cross sections for specified end matched timber products
template documents for recording:
end matching schedules
production outcomes
maintenance schedules for end matching equipment
organisational procedures for coordinating end matching operations.
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.