Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FPICOT3230B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate automated stacking equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPICOT3230B - Operate automated stacking equipment
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to use automatic or semi-automatic stacking equipment to plan, build, monitor, strap and record packs of timber or timber products, preparing them for despatchGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publicationThis unit replaces FPICOT3230A Operate automatic stacking equipment
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves operating automatic stacking equipment in a forest products factory settingThe skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field Common Technical
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for stacking
  • Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating automatic stacking equipment are identified and followed
  • Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  • Type and quantity of timber products to be stacked are assessed and acquired from the storage location
  • Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations
  • Stacking process is planned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
  • Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
       
Element: Automatically stack timber products
  • Pre-startup checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements
  • Stacking machine is set up to produce planned pack sizes in line with manufacturer's specifications
  • Packs are built using consistent material type, size and thickness
  • Bearers and protective strips appropriate to pack type are checked for consistent thickness and damage, and then placed squarely, evenly and consistently
  • Stacked material is monitored for grade and quality, with unacceptable components removed and reprocessed
  • Unacceptable components that cannot be reprocessed are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
  • Packs are stacked to correct material count or dimension and checked to be safely stacked in line with site requirements
  • Packs are strapped, wrapped and tagged or labelled
  • Strapping, wrapping, tagging and labelling waste material is minimised and dealt with in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
  • Stacking process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel
       
Element: Conduct operator maintenance
  • Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures
  • Automatic stacking machine mechanisms are checked, maintained and cleaned
  • Stacking area is kept clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with OHS and environmental requirements
       


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.

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.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently operate automatic stacking equipment in line with organisational requirements

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to operating automatic stacking equipment

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to operating automatic stacking equipment

operating automatic stacking equipment in readiness for despatching packs

setting automatic stacking equipment parameters

conducting operator maintenance on automatic stacking equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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 required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 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 required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

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

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment; efficiently and safely operate automatic stacking equipment; efficiently and safely build packs

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Literacy skills sufficient to record and report workplace information; maintain documentation

Numeracy skills sufficient to measure, estimate and calculate time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults; demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for operating automatic stacking equipment

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material (including preservative treated timber), and the minimisation of carbon emissions

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for operating automatic stacking equipment

Environmental risks and hazards

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Automatic stacking techniques

Procedures for building and stacking packs safely and to requirement

Grading markings and quality standards

Pack weight and dimensions

Storage systems and labelling procedures

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

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 line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

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

Organisational requirements may include:

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 procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Work order is to include:

instructions for the automatic stacking of material

and may include:

type

width

length

thickness

quantity

instructions for the environmental monitoring of work and procedures

environmental care requirements relevant to the work

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

suppliers

clients

colleagues

managers

Timber products may include:

native timber species

imported timber species

dressed timber

in-the-rough timber

stress and non-stress graded timber and preservative treated timber

laminated veneer

chipboard

fibreboard, including medium density fibreboard

plywood

Stacking

is the process of building up a pack of timber products from the ground up, to the specified number of products or pack dimensions

Storage locations may include:

storage racks

storage bays

bins

stacks

pallet boxes

modularised storage components

temporary stacking bays (stand, frame or ground)

and may be divided into:

standard product classification

product designation

size

dimension

stack number

weight

grade

shelf life

stock rotation position

Equipment is to include:

procedures for equipment lock-out, such as protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine from the power source

and may include:

automatic and semi-automatic stacking machines

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Pre-startup checks are conducted to ensure:

equipment has been set up correctly

systems are performing accurately

equipment is operating to optimum performance

Packs

are the completed sets of timber or timber products, which have been stacked and strapped to meet work order requirements and are ready for despatch

Bearers and protective strips:

are used to set the timber products on

provide spacing where necessary

provide protection from strapping

Disposing of may include:

recycling unacceptable components that cannot be reprocessed

re-using unacceptable components that cannot be reprocessed

redirecting unacceptable components that cannot be reprocessed for energy recovery

Strapping may include:

securing bundles with metal or plastic straps

tightening and tensioning, using hand-held equipment to prevent slippage, strap breakage and damage to products

Wrapping

is the process of placing plastic sheeting over packs of material to protect them from weather and transport damage

Tagging and labelling may include:

client identification

destination

address

contents

special instructions

handling instructions

Dealing with may include:

recycling strapping, wrapping, tagging and labelling waste material

sending strapping, wrapping, tagging and labelling waste material to waste

Records and reports may include:

automatic stacking requirements

product type

size

inspection information

grading and marking outcomes

storage locations

quality outcomes

hazards

incidents

equipment malfunctions

and may be:

manual

a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system

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
Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating automatic stacking equipment are identified and followed 
Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel 
Type and quantity of timber products to be stacked are assessed and acquired from the storage location 
Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations 
Stacking process is planned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Pre-startup checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 
Stacking machine is set up to produce planned pack sizes in line with manufacturer's specifications 
Packs are built using consistent material type, size and thickness 
Bearers and protective strips appropriate to pack type are checked for consistent thickness and damage, and then placed squarely, evenly and consistently 
Stacked material is monitored for grade and quality, with unacceptable components removed and reprocessed 
Unacceptable components that cannot be reprocessed are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 
Packs are stacked to correct material count or dimension and checked to be safely stacked in line with site requirements 
Packs are strapped, wrapped and tagged or labelled 
Strapping, wrapping, tagging and labelling waste material is minimised and dealt with in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 
Stacking process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel 
Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 
Automatic stacking machine mechanisms are checked, maintained and cleaned 
Stacking area is kept clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with OHS and environmental requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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FPICOT3230B - Operate automated stacking equipment

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