The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Read and interpret a work/job specification

Clean a barrel using both hand and machine methods

Repair a leakage fault

Replace a range of faulty component parts

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for coopering operations

Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to the maintenance and repair of barrels

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to ensure the tools are serviceable and ready to use

identify and analyse faults in barrels

select and apply the most appropriate barrel maintenance and repair techniques

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of own worksite and the obtaining and use of tools and materials to avoid any backtracking, work flow interruptions or wastage

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and volume, and estimate other material requirements

clarify and confirm work instructions

plan own work within the given task parameters

accept responsibility for given tasks

set, monitor and satisfy personal work goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of tools and materials

maintain current knowledge of coopering techniques

seek learning opportunities

use workplace technology related to the maintenance and repair of barrels, including hand and power tools, calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for coopering operation

barrel construction terminology and techniques

barrel firing/toasting techniques

barrel repair terminology and techniques

the impact of firing on wine characteristics

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for coopering

types of coopering tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

characteristics of timber, timber products and defects

coopering components standard shapes and forms

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

set up and operation of machining equipment

storage systems and labelling

procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements

are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling, including lifting and carrying

Legislative requirements

are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage

Organisational requirements

may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Work order

is used to determine job requirements including design, tolerances, process, materials, finish and quantity

Appropriate personnel

may include but not be limited to supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers

Barrel

at this level may refer to the traditional barrel or equivalent products such as vats, casks, tubs, bars or baths

Barrel cleaning

is to include both hand and machine shaving of build-up and the application of authorised cleaning materials

Faults and blemishes

material faults include knots, sapwood, splits and shakes, rot and decay, insect infestation, mineral streak or brown stripe, broken chime, split staves, acetic or volatile barrel, mouldy barrel and water contamination

manufacturing faults include head joint, stave and chime leakage

wear, tear and deterioration faults include handling damage, discolouration, broken staves, buckled heads, burst heads, build up of fermentation products and contamination

Maintenance and repair requirements

are to include component repair and replacement, detailed cleaning and sterilisation, and testing

Tools and equipment

hand tools for coopering are to include, but not be limited to hand plane, chisels, hand saws, spokeshave, hammer, mallet, auger, croze, driver, knives (belly, crum, heading, hollow), cooper's hammer, maul, bradawl, adze(s), hollowing knives, shaves (hoop, inside, heading), swift, marking-out tools, files, rasps, scraper, screwdrivers and hand drill

power tools for coopering are to include, but not be limited to bench grinder, presses (hoops), head making machine, drop saw, circular power saw, planer, double sided planer, drill, jig saw, CNC router, laser cutter, trimmer, biscuit machine, brad/nail and staple gun, and sanders (long belt, disk and machine)

Materials

are oak and may include caulking cotton, wedges, workhole pegs, tooth picks and metal wedges

Coopering Components

are to include heads, staves, hoops, flags or reeds, shives, wooden plugs, silicone plugs, mechanical seals, hoop nails and may include decorative features or fittings in steel, stainless steel or copper

Repair of leakage faults

may include plugging, caulking or re-machining

Testing

is to include standard hot water leakage testing

Waste

may include but not be limited to off-cuts, shavings and sawdust

Records and reports

may include but not be limited to the machining method, product type, size, inspection, grading and labelling outcomes, storage locations, quality outcomes, hazards, incidents or equipment malfunctions