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 forming | 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 type and quantity of chip and fibre blend required for production. 1.4 Plan forming process in line with organisational procedures. |
2. Prepare form board equipment | 2.1 Maintain stock tanks at correct level in line with organisational requirements. 2.2 Adjust spreader stations to deliver material according to required board cross-section distribution. 2.3 Check operational condition and set-up of former to confirm mat condition. 2.4 Check forming equipment for defects and position to load press in line with manufacturer’s instructions. |
3. Operate equipment | 3.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 3.2 Start former and forming line; operate and adjust to produce board in line with work order. 3.3 Set slitters or saws and cut formed board to required width and length. 3.4 Dispose of sub-standard boards in line with environmental protection practices. 3.5 Respond to critical situations requiring emergency shutdown to prevent personal injury or damage to machine or product. |
4. Shut down and clean equipment | 4.1 Clear material from conveyor belts prior to shut-down. 4.2 Coordinate shutdown with other line operators in line with organisational safety procedures. 4.3 Clear material spillage from areas around conveyors and forming stations in line with environmental protection practices. 4.4 Clean spreading stations, formers and forming lines internally and externally in line with environmental protection practices. 4.5 Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements 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:
produce formed boards in line with individual work orders that prescribe different lengths, widths and quantities for each job; types of board are to include:
chipboard
fibreboard
after each of the above jobs, complete operator maintenance to clean equipment.
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
disposing of hazardous substances
typical flow of material supply in and out of the board forming area
typical work flow processes and range of processing techniques used to form and trim boards from chip and fibre blends
composition of chip and fibre blends
purpose, features and operation of equipment used to form board:
spreading stations
former and forming line
forming equipment:
mats
screens
trays
plates
slitters or saws
screens
stock tanks
methods used to clean equipment
organisational procedures specific to forming board:
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 production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.
The following resources must be made available:
tools and equipment used to form board:
spreading stations
former and forming line
forming equipment:
mats
screens
trays
plates
slitters or saws
screens
stock tanks
personal protective equipment suitable for forming board
chip and fibre blends to be compressed
manufacturers’ instructions for use and cleaning of equipment
work order with specific instructions for forming board
template documents for recording production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
organisational procedures for forming board.
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.