Assessor Resource

FWPSAW2210
Prepare for timber treatment operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the outcomes required to assist with the treatment of timber by monitoring operational details including timber flow to the treatment processing area, water requirements and preservative solution strength.

The unit applies to those who treat timber in a forest products factory setting. Job roles can include timber grader as well as kiln, sawmill, production or treatment plant operator.

Copper Chrome Arsenate (CCA) chemical is a restricted chemical product, which means that CCA can only be supplied to and handled by suitably trained and authorised persons.

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) advised that as of 1 July 2012, CCA products can only be supplied to, and used by, suitably trained persons authorised under a relevant state or territory law from that date.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction.

In Victoria, to comply with licence/permit requirements, organisations must ensure that employees working with CCA demonstrate competence in this unit (FWPSAW3201 Treat timber), or that persons working with CCA do so under the direct supervision (sight and sound) of a trained and authorised person.

For regulatory information and details in other states and territories refer to the state or territory licensing body.

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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. Set up for treating

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

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

1.3 Obtain chemicals and type and quantity of timber for treatment from storage.

1.4 Complete pre start-up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness.

2. Assist with treatment process

2.1 Monitor and maintain timber supply to the treatment process area.

2.2 Identify water requirements and check to ensure treatment process requirements are met.

2.3 Test moisture content of timber in line with organisational procedures.

2.4 Check and maintain strength of preservative solution at specified strength and volume.

2.5 Keep treating area clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.

2.6 Safely handle treated timber and transfer to storage area.

2.7 Store chemicals in line with organisational safety procedures and report on stock levels.

2.8 Record and report processes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

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:

assist with the chemical timber treatment process in line with individual work orders for timber types, to be chosen from the following list:

native timber species

imported timber species

dressed timber

in-the-rough timber

stress and non-stress graded timber

sleepers

logs

rounded poles

beams

laminated beams

across the above jobs, check and maintain the strength and volume of preservative solutions including:

water-borne solutions

oil-based solutions

solvent-based solutions

at the completion of each of the above jobs, store chemicals and report on stock levels.

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

environmental protection practices for chemically treating timber:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of hazardous substances

storage layout and categories for:

raw materials

storing finished boards

chemicals and preservative solutions

properties, at a basic level of understanding, of chemicals used to treat timber and their purpose:

light organic solvent chemicals

preservative solutions:

water-borne solutions

oil-based solutions

solvent-based solutions

personal safety risks associated with handling and using chemicals and methods used to minimise these

methods used to safely store chemicals

typical work flow processes for chemically treating timber

purpose, features and operation of equipment used to chemically treat timber including from the following list:

treaters

vats

ovens

resin tanks

effluent tanks

organisational procedures specific to chemically treating timber including:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out, use of personal protective equipment and handling hazardous substances

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting chemical stock levels, processes and equipment faults.

The following resources must be made available:

equipment used to chemically treat timber:

treaters

vats

ovens

resin tanks

effluent tanks

personal protective equipment required for chemically treating timber

one or more of the following types of timber to be chemically treated:

native timber species

imported timber species

dressed timber

in-the-rough timber

stress and non-stress graded timber

sleepers

logs

rounded poles

beams

laminated beams

light organic solvent chemicals used to treat timber

one or more of the following preservative solutions:

water-borne solutions

oil-based solutions

solvent-based solutions

manufacturers ‘safety data sheets, or equivalent plain English information, for chemicals and preservative solutions

work order with specific instructions for chemical treatment of timber

template documents for recording chemical stock levels, processes and equipment faults

organisational procedures for chemically treating timber

a suitably licensed person to monitor and supervise handling of CCA during assessment

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. Set up for treating

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

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

1.3 Obtain chemicals and type and quantity of timber for treatment from storage.

1.4 Complete pre start-up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness.

2. Assist with treatment process

2.1 Monitor and maintain timber supply to the treatment process area.

2.2 Identify water requirements and check to ensure treatment process requirements are met.

2.3 Test moisture content of timber in line with organisational procedures.

2.4 Check and maintain strength of preservative solution at specified strength and volume.

2.5 Keep treating area clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.

2.6 Safely handle treated timber and transfer to storage area.

2.7 Store chemicals in line with organisational safety procedures and report on stock levels.

2.8 Record and report processes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

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:

assist with the chemical timber treatment process in line with individual work orders for timber types, to be chosen from the following list:

native timber species

imported timber species

dressed timber

in-the-rough timber

stress and non-stress graded timber

sleepers

logs

rounded poles

beams

laminated beams

across the above jobs, check and maintain the strength and volume of preservative solutions including:

water-borne solutions

oil-based solutions

solvent-based solutions

at the completion of each of the above jobs, store chemicals and report on stock levels.

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

environmental protection practices for chemically treating timber:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of hazardous substances

storage layout and categories for:

raw materials

storing finished boards

chemicals and preservative solutions

properties, at a basic level of understanding, of chemicals used to treat timber and their purpose:

light organic solvent chemicals

preservative solutions:

water-borne solutions

oil-based solutions

solvent-based solutions

personal safety risks associated with handling and using chemicals and methods used to minimise these

methods used to safely store chemicals

typical work flow processes for chemically treating timber

purpose, features and operation of equipment used to chemically treat timber including from the following list:

treaters

vats

ovens

resin tanks

effluent tanks

organisational procedures specific to chemically treating timber including:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out, use of personal protective equipment and handling hazardous substances

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting chemical stock levels, processes and equipment faults.

The following resources must be made available:

equipment used to chemically treat timber:

treaters

vats

ovens

resin tanks

effluent tanks

personal protective equipment required for chemically treating timber

one or more of the following types of timber to be chemically treated:

native timber species

imported timber species

dressed timber

in-the-rough timber

stress and non-stress graded timber

sleepers

logs

rounded poles

beams

laminated beams

light organic solvent chemicals used to treat timber

one or more of the following preservative solutions:

water-borne solutions

oil-based solutions

solvent-based solutions

manufacturers ‘safety data sheets, or equivalent plain English information, for chemicals and preservative solutions

work order with specific instructions for chemical treatment of timber

template documents for recording chemical stock levels, processes and equipment faults

organisational procedures for chemically treating timber

a suitably licensed person to monitor and supervise handling of CCA during assessment

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.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Obtain chemicals and type and quantity of timber for treatment from storage. 
Complete pre start-up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness. 
Monitor and maintain timber supply to the treatment process area. 
Identify water requirements and check to ensure treatment process requirements are met. 
Test moisture content of timber in line with organisational procedures. 
Check and maintain strength of preservative solution at specified strength and volume. 
Keep treating area clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Safely handle treated timber and transfer to storage area. 
Store chemicals in line with organisational safety procedures and report on stock levels. 
Record and report processes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. 

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