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

FPICOT3247B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select timber for forestry operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPICOT3247B - Select timber for forestry operations
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to select timber for use in a range of forestry operations by applying knowledge of timber technologyGeneral 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 FPICOT3247A Select timber for forestry operations
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves selecting timber for forestry operations 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 timber selection
  • Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to selecting timber for forestry operations are identified and followed
  • Quality system procedures that apply to work are implemented and adhered to
  • Products are visually inspected before processing and completion
  • Product specifications are checked and followed
  • Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
       
Element: Evaluate selected timber
  • Growth and durability of the timber are assessed in line with site procedures
  • Species, timber structure, features and characteristics are assessed and reported
  • Moisture content of selected timber is identified to ensure it meets production requirements
  • Density and working properties of timber are identified to ensure they meet production requirements
  • Faults and features in the timber are identified and strategies suggested to overcome or maximise them
  • Sawing patterns that best suit the selected timber are identified
       
Element: Report on timber selection
  • Timber is assessed for quality and specification requirements
  • Timber is prepared for despatch in a manner that prevents or minimises further damage
  • Timber assessment outcomes are documented in line with organisational procedures
  • Timber selection procedures 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 select timber for forestry operations 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 selecting timber for forestry operations

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to selecting timber for forestry operations

selecting timber for forestry operations in line with environmental legislation and workplace procedures

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; select timber for forestry operations

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others; locate, record and report information

Literacy skills sufficient to follow legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for selecting timber for forestry operations

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

Problem solving skills sufficient to review and identify work requirements; 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 selecting timber for forestry operations

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for selecting and optimising timber for forestry operations

Environmental risks and hazards

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

Quality systems and supply coordination

Timber technology

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)

Timber may include:

trees

logs

planks

panels

board

chips

flake

flitches

cants

and may be:

native or imported timber

hardwood or softwood

Quality systems may include:

enterprise-based systems

second-party certification

third-party certification

ISO9000 series

other regulatory systems

Visual inspection may include:

assessing the appropriateness of:

defects

contamination

timber colours

insect attack

surface finishes

loose surfaces

bubbles

holes

breakages

machine caused defects

Product specifications may include:

available resources

customer requirements

industry standard cross sections and lengths

enterprise standards

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

Growth may include:

growth patterns

make-up of a tree, including bark (cortex)

phloem

cambium layer

sapwood (xylem)

heartwood (truewood)

pith (medulla)

medullary rays

earlywood

latewood

growth rings

cellulose

hemicelluloses

lignin

extractives

Durability may include:

strength

hardness and rating for use

classification and measurement

Species may include:

native species

imported species

Timber structures may include:

hardwood (pored wood) or softwood (non-pored wood)

cell structured timber, including:

vessels

fibres

ray cells

pits

tracheids

texture

seasoning methods

Characteristics may include:

colour

density

texture

grain

figure

qualities

uses

Moisture content:

is the amount of moisture maintained in timber or timber products after kiln drying or to avoid cracking and deforming

in Australia, generally ranges between 10% in warmer, more humid climates to 14% in cooler climates

includes the consideration of free water, bound water and water vapour

Density may include:

closeness and size of the timber cells

green density

air dried density

basic density

strength and durability

swell pressures

Working properties may include:

timber shrinkage

effects of light

moisture content

density and deterioration of the timber

compressive and tensile stresses

modulus of elasticity

modulus of rupture

deformation

creep

surface hardness

Faults and features may include:

bow

spring

twist

warp

wane

cupping

shakes

insect defects

fungi

knots

resin pockets

wild grain

sloping grain

Sawing patterns may include:

live-sawn

back sawn

quarter sawn

Despatch is to include:

sending out products relating to a customer order via various means of transport

and may include:

stacking

stripping

strapping

storing and despatching product

Records and reports may include:

conducting visual inspection and timber selection

risks

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 selecting timber for forestry operations are identified and followed 
Quality system procedures that apply to work are implemented and adhered to 
Products are visually inspected before processing and completion 
Product specifications are checked and followed 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Growth and durability of the timber are assessed in line with site procedures 
Species, timber structure, features and characteristics are assessed and reported 
Moisture content of selected timber is identified to ensure it meets production requirements 
Density and working properties of timber are identified to ensure they meet production requirements 
Faults and features in the timber are identified and strategies suggested to overcome or maximise them 
Sawing patterns that best suit the selected timber are identified 
Timber is assessed for quality and specification requirements 
Timber is prepared for despatch in a manner that prevents or minimises further damage 
Timber assessment outcomes are documented in line with organisational procedures 
Timber selection procedures are recorded and reported in line with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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