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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine timber requirements
  2. Evaluate the selected timber
  3. Season timber

Required Skills

Required skills

collect organise and understand timber technology information related to coopering products

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

maintain quality records related to timber seasoning

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

identify anticipate and respond to faults in timber andor seasoning processes

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 estimate seasoning criteria 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 selection and seasoning of timber including calculators measuring devices and drying systems

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 repair terminology and techniques

organisational and site standards requirements policies and procedures for coopering

types of timbers used in the coopering industry their characteristics uses and limitations

types and sources of oak and the advantagedisadvantages of each

the effects of the structure of timber including

parts of the tree

tree cell structure

optimum stave production techniques

types of seasoning and the impacts of techniques including combination techniques on the cell structure

environmental protection requirements relating to the disposal of waste material

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

set up and operation of artificial drying equipmentsystems

storage systems and labelling

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

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Evidence Required

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 workjob specification

Select and evaluate a range of timber for coopering including the determination of moisture content and density

Correctly identify the causes of a range of faults or features in timber

Season timber using a combination of artificial and natural drying processes

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 offsite 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 selection and seasoning of timber

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


Range Statement

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 materials, tolerances and quantity

Appropriate personnel

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

Timber

used in the broader coopering operations may include French/American/Australian oak, red gum, maple spruce, jarrah, birch, cyprus, elm and fir

oak, in cooperage usage, means timber from selected species of Quercus

Moisture content

is the moisture content of timber when it is at equilibrium with the moisture content of the air around it and is expressed as a proportion of the oven dry weight of the timber. At this point timber will gain or lose moisture as the humidity of the air around it changes, with commensurate shrinkage and expansion

Faults or features

include knots, sapwood, splits and shakes, rot and decay and insect attack (worm holes), shrinkage, mineral streak or brown stripe

Artificial drying methods

may include powered kilns, conveyor drier systems, vacuum dryers and a variety of dehumidifiers

Storage

must ensure that there is no obstruction of traffic, components and products are not damaged in storage and products are accessible for further distribution/despatch

Records and reports

may include but not be limited to the product type, size, inspection, grading and labelling outcomes, quality outcomes and storage locations