Assessor Resource

FWPCOT3337
Operate timber finger jointing line

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Determine job requirements from work order or instruction, and where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel 
Confirm workplace health and safety and environmental protection practices and/or procedures for task, including use of personal protective equipment 
Confirm legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to finger jointing operations 
Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to operation of finger jointing machinery 
Complete machine pre-operational checks according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures 
Check upstream and downstream processing stages to ensure readiness for production 
Communicate with team members, if applicable, to coordinate work operations 
Confirm quality and quantity of raw materials for production requirements 
Carry out machine start-up procedures according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures 
Remove foreign matter that could affect cutters and saws 
Identify and confirm cross-section of cleats/shooks to match finger jointing machine set-up 
Load cleats/shooks to conveyor 
Reject cleats/shooks not meeting grading requirements 
Feed cleats/shooks to jointing operation 
Run automatic jointing process and regularly check correct operation of all sections 
Maintain in-feed rate to match capability of machine and production requirements 
Monitor product quality regularly and make required adjustments 
Operate finger jointer to minimise misfeeding 
Check and adjust settings for glue curing 
Clean and fill glue spreader according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures 
Clear work area regularly according to workplace procedures 
Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel 
Monitor finger jointed product quality to identify defects 
Remove defective finger jointed product for recycling, reuse or disposal 
Stack, package and label finger jointed products 
Complete production and quality records and report according to workplace procedures 
Shut down and isolate finger jointing machine according to workplace safety procedures 
Clean machine according to manufacturer instructions 
Conduct visual inspection of machine according to workplace procedures 
Check condition of blades and cutters 
Record and report faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPCOT3337 - Operate timber finger jointing line
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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

FWPCOT3337 - Operate timber finger jointing line

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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