Assessor Resource

FWPWPP3223
Immunise veneer

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan and prepare a veneer immunisation process, treat veneer for protection against insects, pack veneer and report information.

The unit applies to production technicians and operators who immunise veneer in a forest and wood products factory setting.

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.

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Evidence Required

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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 veneer immunisation.

1.1 Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel

1.2 Identify hazards and control risk according to site procedures.

1.3 Retrieve from storage location and assess type and quantity of veneer to be immunised.

1.4 Check equipment for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.5 Plan immunising process in line with site procedures.

1.6 Communicate plan with relevant personnel in line with site requirements.

2. Prepare chemicals and perform veneer immunisation process.

2.1 Access and prepare type and quantity of chemicals and solutions to be used.

2.2 Operate ancillary equipment used to add chemical solutions in line with operating procedures.

2.3 Regularly test samples of solution in line with standard operating procedures.

2.4 Plan load and unload cycles to provide selected treatment and drainage time for veneer.

2.5 Load and unload veneer from solution tanks in line with standard operating procedures.

2.6 Operate transfer equipment to shift veneer and visually assess treated veneer to establish modifications required to treatment process.

2.7 Monitor drainage of treated veneer to ensure even drying.

3. Reject or pack and label veneer panels and report information.

3.1 Reject and dispose of, recycle or re-use veneer panels with a failed immunisation process, in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

3.2 Pack and label dried veneer panels in line with standard operating procedures.

3.3 Record and report veneer immunising process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

4. Clean up and store chemicals.

4.1 Perform veneer immunisation clean up in line with safe work procedures.

4.2 Check condition of treating mechanisms and rectify if required.

4.3 Clear treatment area of dust, shavings and debris in line with site requirements.

4.4 Store chemicals in line with statutory requirements.

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:

prepare the work area for the veneer immunisation process according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and site requirements

prepare chemicals and immunise veneer according to standard operating procedure

load and unload at least three cycles of veneer

visually assess immunised veneer for faults and dispose of according to standard operating procedure and environmental requirements

record veneer immunisation process and faults according to workplace procedures

store chemicals according to statutory requirements.

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

procedures for environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the safe use and storage of chemicals and safe cleaning of plant and work area

safe work procedures for immunising veneer

hazards and risks associated with immunising veneer and how to control them according to hierarchy of risk control

veneer immunising techniques

procedures for fault finding during visual inspection of veneer to determine suitability for packing

safety data sheets relevant to chemicals used to immunise veneer

characteristics of veneer (quarter sawn, back sawn, radial/rotary sawn)

storage locations and stock rotation positions

procedures for packing and labelling dried veneer panels

procedures for checking condition of treating mechanisms

procedures for recording and reporting veneer immunisation process and faults using manual or electronic recording systems

procedures for equipment lock-out

statutory requirements for the safe storage and handling of chemicals.

The following resources must be made available:

work order

chemicals or chemical solutions used to immunise veneer which must include one or more of the following:

insecticides

solvents

preservative oils

waterborne preservatives

types of veneers including quarter sawn, back sawn or radial/rotary sawn

equipment used to immunise veneer: chemical solution tanks, chemical mixing and transfer equipment, veneer transfer equipment

documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

personal protective equipment:

safety glasses

protective footwear

high visibility clothing.

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 Tasks

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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 veneer immunisation.

1.1 Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel

1.2 Identify hazards and control risk according to site procedures.

1.3 Retrieve from storage location and assess type and quantity of veneer to be immunised.

1.4 Check equipment for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.5 Plan immunising process in line with site procedures.

1.6 Communicate plan with relevant personnel in line with site requirements.

2. Prepare chemicals and perform veneer immunisation process.

2.1 Access and prepare type and quantity of chemicals and solutions to be used.

2.2 Operate ancillary equipment used to add chemical solutions in line with operating procedures.

2.3 Regularly test samples of solution in line with standard operating procedures.

2.4 Plan load and unload cycles to provide selected treatment and drainage time for veneer.

2.5 Load and unload veneer from solution tanks in line with standard operating procedures.

2.6 Operate transfer equipment to shift veneer and visually assess treated veneer to establish modifications required to treatment process.

2.7 Monitor drainage of treated veneer to ensure even drying.

3. Reject or pack and label veneer panels and report information.

3.1 Reject and dispose of, recycle or re-use veneer panels with a failed immunisation process, in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

3.2 Pack and label dried veneer panels in line with standard operating procedures.

3.3 Record and report veneer immunising process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

4. Clean up and store chemicals.

4.1 Perform veneer immunisation clean up in line with safe work procedures.

4.2 Check condition of treating mechanisms and rectify if required.

4.3 Clear treatment area of dust, shavings and debris in line with site requirements.

4.4 Store chemicals in line with statutory requirements.

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:

prepare the work area for the veneer immunisation process according to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and site requirements

prepare chemicals and immunise veneer according to standard operating procedure

load and unload at least three cycles of veneer

visually assess immunised veneer for faults and dispose of according to standard operating procedure and environmental requirements

record veneer immunisation process and faults according to workplace procedures

store chemicals according to statutory requirements.

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

procedures for environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the safe use and storage of chemicals and safe cleaning of plant and work area

safe work procedures for immunising veneer

hazards and risks associated with immunising veneer and how to control them according to hierarchy of risk control

veneer immunising techniques

procedures for fault finding during visual inspection of veneer to determine suitability for packing

safety data sheets relevant to chemicals used to immunise veneer

characteristics of veneer (quarter sawn, back sawn, radial/rotary sawn)

storage locations and stock rotation positions

procedures for packing and labelling dried veneer panels

procedures for checking condition of treating mechanisms

procedures for recording and reporting veneer immunisation process and faults using manual or electronic recording systems

procedures for equipment lock-out

statutory requirements for the safe storage and handling of chemicals.

The following resources must be made available:

work order

chemicals or chemical solutions used to immunise veneer which must include one or more of the following:

insecticides

solvents

preservative oils

waterborne preservatives

types of veneers including quarter sawn, back sawn or radial/rotary sawn

equipment used to immunise veneer: chemical solution tanks, chemical mixing and transfer equipment, veneer transfer equipment

documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

personal protective equipment:

safety glasses

protective footwear

high visibility clothing.

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
Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 
Identify hazards and control risk according to site procedures. 
Retrieve from storage location and assess type and quantity of veneer to be immunised. 
Check equipment for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 
Plan immunising process in line with site procedures. 
Communicate plan with relevant personnel in line with site requirements. 
Access and prepare type and quantity of chemicals and solutions to be used. 
Operate ancillary equipment used to add chemical solutions in line with operating procedures. 
Regularly test samples of solution in line with standard operating procedures. 
Plan load and unload cycles to provide selected treatment and drainage time for veneer. 
Load and unload veneer from solution tanks in line with standard operating procedures. 
Operate transfer equipment to shift veneer and visually assess treated veneer to establish modifications required to treatment process. 
Monitor drainage of treated veneer to ensure even drying. 
Reject and dispose of, recycle or re-use veneer panels with a failed immunisation process, in line with site procedures and environmental requirements. 
Pack and label dried veneer panels in line with standard operating procedures. 
Record and report veneer immunising process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. 
Perform veneer immunisation clean up in line with safe work procedures. 
Check condition of treating mechanisms and rectify if required. 
Clear treatment area of dust, shavings and debris in line with site requirements. 
Store chemicals in line with statutory requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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