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

FPICOT3246B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Test heavy structural/engineered products

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPICOT3246B - Test heavy structural/engineered products
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to test heavy structural and engineered products in line with product quality specifications. The unit includes establishing specifications and test methods, conducting and interpreting tests, and reporting findingsGeneral 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 FPICOT3246A Test heavy structural/engineered products
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves testing heavy structural/engineered products 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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for testing
  • Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to testingheavy structural and engineered products are identified and followed
  • Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  • Type and quantity of products to be tested are acquired from the storage location
  • Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations
  • Testing process is planned in line with workplace procedures and environmental requirements
  • Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
       
Element: Test heavy structural and engineered products
  • Appropriate heavy structural and engineered products are selected for testing in line with work order and workplace procedures
  • Test is conducted in line with established test methods, quality assurance procedures and OHS requirements
  • Testing problems are identified and resolved or reported in line with workplace procedures
  • Test results are obtained and comparisons of collected data are made against product specifications in line with workplace procedures
       
Element: Report findings of test
  • Potential or existing problems are identified and appropriate recommendations on product quality are made in line with workplace procedures
  • Testing outcomes are recorded and reported in line with workplace procedures
       


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 test heavy structural and engineered products in line with product specifications and 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 testing heavy structural and engineered products

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to testing heavy structural and engineered products

preparing for testing of heavy structural and engineered products, including identifying product specifications, testing methods and potential problems likely to affect test results

conducting testing procedures and interpreting the results

using records and reported test processes and results to make recommendations on product quality

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

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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; operate testing equipment to test products

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 apply mathematical and estimation processes

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and faults in testing methods; demonstrate appropriate response procedures; identify problems and faults with the products tested

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 testing heavy structural and engineered products

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for testing heavy structural and engineered products

Environmental risks and hazards

Problem identification and resolution

Types of testing equipment and methods

Industry and enterprise standard tests and strength specifications

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)

Testing may include:

testing of properties such as:

modulus of elasticity

surface hardness

modulus of rupture

sheer strength

compression strength

Heavy structural and engineered products may include:

laminated beams

I beams

composite products

posi struts

box beams

braced beams

cross arms for overhead lines

decking for wharves and bridges

poles

other heavy structural or engineered products

Work order may include:

instructions for receiving, despatching and testing heavy structural or engineered products to and from the designated storage location

specifications for product quality and testing methods

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

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 may include:

measuring devices

lifting equipment for the movement of material

Process may include:

identification of product quality specifications

test methods

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

Records and reports may include:

product type and size

quality

testing method

inspection and testing outcomes

storage locations

problems

recommendations

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 testingheavy structural and engineered products are identified and followed 
Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel 
Type and quantity of products to be tested are acquired from the storage location 
Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations 
Testing process is planned in line with workplace procedures and environmental requirements 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Appropriate heavy structural and engineered products are selected for testing in line with work order and workplace procedures 
Test is conducted in line with established test methods, quality assurance procedures and OHS requirements 
Testing problems are identified and resolved or reported in line with workplace procedures 
Test results are obtained and comparisons of collected data are made against product specifications in line with workplace procedures 
Potential or existing problems are identified and appropriate recommendations on product quality are made in line with workplace procedures 
Testing outcomes are recorded and reported in line with workplace procedures 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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