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 | 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 timber selection | 1.1 Review workplace and quality procedures for timber selection. 1.2 Conduct visual inspection of products for suitability. 1.3 Review and check product specifications. |
2. Evaluate selected timber | 2.1 Assess growth and durability of the timber. 2.2 Assess species, timber structure, features and characteristics of timber. 2.3 Check moisture content of selected timber and ensure it meets production requirements. 2.4 Identify density and working properties of timber to ensure they meet production requirements. 2.5 Identify faults and features in the timber. 2.6 Select sawing patterns that best suit the selected timber. |
3. Report on timber selection | 3.1 Assess timber for quality and specification requirements. 3.2 Prepare timber for dispatch ensuring that damage is prevented or minimized. 3.3 Follow organizational procedures to document timber assessment outcomes. 3.4 Record and report on timber selection procedures and identify any problems with the process. |
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 for selecting timber
undertake visual inspection and identify: defects, contamination, timber colours, insect attack, surface finishes, loose surfaces, bubbles, holes, breakages, machine caused defects
assess timber for growth patterns using appropriate methods including make-up of a tree: bark (cortex), phloem, cambium layer, sapwood (xylem), heartwood (truewood), pith (medulla), medullary rays, earlywood, latewood, growth rings, cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin extractives
assess timber for durability: strength, hardness and rating for use, classification and measurement
assess timber structures: hardwood (pored wood) or softwood (non-pored wood) and cell structured timber, including vessels, fibres, ray cells, pits, tracheids, texture, seasoning methods
assess timber characteristics: colour, density, texture, grain, figure, qualities, uses
identify faults and features of timber: bow, spring, twist, warp, wane, cupping, shakes, insect defects, fungi, knots, resin pockets, wild grain, sloping grain
measure moisture content of timber
prepare products relating to a customer order via various means of transport
record and report on outcomes of timber selection.
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
organisational policies and procedures for selecting timber
defects in timber: contamination, timber colours, insect attack, surface finishes, loose surfaces, bubbles, holes, breakages, machine caused defects
procedures for assessing timber for growth, durability, cell structure and characteristics
the working properties of timber: timber shrinkage, effects of light, density and deterioration of the timber, compressive and tensile stresses, modulus of elasticity, modulus of rupture, deformation, creep, surface hardness
faults and features of timber
acceptable moisture content of timber
sawing patterns (live-sawn, back sawn, quarter sawn) and their suitability for different timber.
The following resources must be made available:
tools and equipment used to make timber selection
timber for selection and classification
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents
personal and protective equipment for selecting timber in forestry 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.