Assessor Resource

FWPSAW2202
Sort boards manually

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to conduct manual sorting operations to process and store boards of varying sizes. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.

The unit applies to job roles including Kiln Worker, Timber Grader, Treatment Plant Worker, Production Worker and Sawmill Worker.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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. Prepare for sorting

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

1.2 Select appropriate equipment and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Identify type and quantity of boards for sorting and obtain from storage location.

1.4 Plan sorting process in line with work order.

2. Sort boards

2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures throughout all sorting and distribution processes.

2.2 Identify board cross-sections, lengths and grades and allocate to storage bins or trays.

2.3 Assess board characteristics and defects visually.

2.4 Dispose of or recycle sub-standard boards in line with environmental protection practices or mark for docking.

2.5 Direct boards to subsequent operations in line with size and grade, maintaining material flow.

2.6 Check sorting to ensure board sizes are consistent with visual assessment.

2.7 Check operation of conveyors and bins regularly to ensure supply of boards to downstream processing.

2.8 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

3. Distribute material

3.1 Move boards to storage location or transfer in line with work order.

3.2 Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with environmental protection practices.

3.3 Label storage locations 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 sorting boards manually

conduct manual sorting in readiness for allocation of boards to storage or downstream operations

using transfer sorting equipment to distribute boards

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

sorting techniques and procedures

grading markings and quality standards

storage systems and labelling

environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber

safe disposal of waste material

minimising carbon emissions

cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

range of characteristics used to manually sort timber boards including:

type

finish quality

timber defects

length

width

thickness

range of industry-standard timber types and visual characteristics including:

native timber species

imported timber species

dressed timber

in-the-rough timber

stress and non-stress graded timber

preservative treated timber

typical timber defects and how they affect ability to produce a quality finished product including:

incorrect moisture content

warp

wane

cupping

shakes

insect defects

knots

resin pockets

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

markings used on timber boards to identify grade

typical work flow processes used to manually sort boards

typical flow of timber board supply in and out of the sorting area

typical industry and organisation specific storage layout and typical storage categories for timber boards

methods to label timber in storage locations and common terms used

purpose, features and operation of equipment used for sorting boards manually:

conveyor belt systems

track systems

different types of lifting equipment including:

fork lifts

slings

trolley jacks

gantry cranes

loaders

organisational procedures specific to sorting boards manually:

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

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting processing and equipment faults.

The following resources must be made available:

organisational policies and procedures for sorting boards manually

a selection of boards for sorting

conveyors and transfer equipment

lifting equipment including:

fork lifts

slings

trolley jacks

gantry cranes

loaders

storage racks and bins

personal protective equipment suitable for sorting boards manually

manufacturers’ instructions and recommendations for use of equipment

work order with specific instructions for board sorting requirements

template documents for recording processing and equipment faults and labelling storage locations

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 sorting

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

1.2 Select appropriate equipment and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Identify type and quantity of boards for sorting and obtain from storage location.

1.4 Plan sorting process in line with work order.

2. Sort boards

2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures throughout all sorting and distribution processes.

2.2 Identify board cross-sections, lengths and grades and allocate to storage bins or trays.

2.3 Assess board characteristics and defects visually.

2.4 Dispose of or recycle sub-standard boards in line with environmental protection practices or mark for docking.

2.5 Direct boards to subsequent operations in line with size and grade, maintaining material flow.

2.6 Check sorting to ensure board sizes are consistent with visual assessment.

2.7 Check operation of conveyors and bins regularly to ensure supply of boards to downstream processing.

2.8 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

3. Distribute material

3.1 Move boards to storage location or transfer in line with work order.

3.2 Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with environmental protection practices.

3.3 Label storage locations 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 sorting boards manually

conduct manual sorting in readiness for allocation of boards to storage or downstream operations

using transfer sorting equipment to distribute boards

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

sorting techniques and procedures

grading markings and quality standards

storage systems and labelling

environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber

safe disposal of waste material

minimising carbon emissions

cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

range of characteristics used to manually sort timber boards including:

type

finish quality

timber defects

length

width

thickness

range of industry-standard timber types and visual characteristics including:

native timber species

imported timber species

dressed timber

in-the-rough timber

stress and non-stress graded timber

preservative treated timber

typical timber defects and how they affect ability to produce a quality finished product including:

incorrect moisture content

warp

wane

cupping

shakes

insect defects

knots

resin pockets

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

markings used on timber boards to identify grade

typical work flow processes used to manually sort boards

typical flow of timber board supply in and out of the sorting area

typical industry and organisation specific storage layout and typical storage categories for timber boards

methods to label timber in storage locations and common terms used

purpose, features and operation of equipment used for sorting boards manually:

conveyor belt systems

track systems

different types of lifting equipment including:

fork lifts

slings

trolley jacks

gantry cranes

loaders

organisational procedures specific to sorting boards manually:

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

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting processing and equipment faults.

The following resources must be made available:

organisational policies and procedures for sorting boards manually

a selection of boards for sorting

conveyors and transfer equipment

lifting equipment including:

fork lifts

slings

trolley jacks

gantry cranes

loaders

storage racks and bins

personal protective equipment suitable for sorting boards manually

manufacturers’ instructions and recommendations for use of equipment

work order with specific instructions for board sorting requirements

template documents for recording processing and equipment faults and labelling storage locations

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.

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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. 
Select appropriate equipment and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Identify type and quantity of boards for sorting and obtain from storage location. 
Plan sorting process in line with work order. 
Follow organisational safety procedures throughout all sorting and distribution processes. 
Identify board cross-sections, lengths and grades and allocate to storage bins or trays. 
Assess board characteristics and defects visually. 
Dispose of or recycle sub-standard boards in line with environmental protection practices or mark for docking. 
Direct boards to subsequent operations in line with size and grade, maintaining material flow. 
Check sorting to ensure board sizes are consistent with visual assessment. 
Check operation of conveyors and bins regularly to ensure supply of boards to downstream processing. 
Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. 
Move boards to storage location or transfer in line with work order. 
Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with environmental protection practices. 
Label storage locations in line with organisational procedures. 

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