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

FPICOT3253A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Convert timber residue into products for further use

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPICOT3253A - Convert timber residue into products for further use
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to convert timber residue from a process into products designed for further useGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves converting timber residue in a variety of settings including:saw millwood chip millveneer millboard/plywood milltimber treatment plantsdownstream processing of timbertimber and wood products productionThe 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 residue conversion processing operation
  • Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating machinery, grading residue and handling material are identified and followed
  • Timber residue product outcome is identified and conversion process determined
  • Work order is reviewed and confirmed with appropriate staff
  • Timber residue is graded in line with conversion process requirements
  • Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for effectiveness in line with manufacturer's specifications
  • Timber residue is transferred and stored in line with material handling specifications and chain of custody priorities
  • Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
       
Element: Undertake conversion process to produce timber products
  • Work procedures are followed in line with OHS, environmental, legislative and residue output obligations and specifications
  • Product specifications and quality standards are confirmed, and plant and equipment set to ensure outputs are compliant with product specifications and environmental standards
  • Plant and equipment is operated in line with OHS standards, environmental requirements and manufacturer's specifications
  • Process is monitored, ensuring inputs and outputs are compliant with product specifications and environmental requirements
  • Waste is monitored, contained and disposed of in line with environmental and legislative requirements and organisational protocols
  • Products are inspected to ensure they meet work order
  • Products are transferred and stored in line with material handling specifications and chain of custody priorities
       
Element: Record outputs
  • Product volumes and any associated additives required for conversion to a marketable product are tallied and quantity surveyed
  • Outputs for quality control and certification purposes are recorded and reported
  • Variations are reported in line with organisational 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 convert timber residue for further use

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 converting timber residue

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to converting timber residue

reading work order to establish conversion process requirements

converting timber residue into marketable products in line with product specifications and environmental requirements

monitoring, containing and disposing of waste in line with environmental legislation and organisational protocols

transferring and storing timber residue and products in line with chain of custody priorities

reporting and recording information relevant to the conversion process

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 may 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 grade and process wood and timber residue

Communication skills and interpersonal techniques sufficient to interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace

Literacy skills sufficient to accurately record and report workplace information, and maintain documentation; read work orders; follow legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures, for screening wood or timber residue

Numeracy skills sufficient to accurately tally and quantity-survey wood and timber residue products

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 converting timber residue for further use

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material (including preservative treated timber), the safe use and storage of chemicals and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for grading and handling wood and timber residue

Environmental risks and hazards

Minimising environmental impact

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

Product grading techniques and assessment

Characteristics of wood chips and stock levels

Chip production process

Timber production processes

Storage systems and labelling

Alternative products for timber residue

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution

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

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

Procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of 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 identification and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

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)

Residue may include:

bark

green chip and sawdust

dry chip and sawdust

resin and tannin extractives

log peeler cores and veneer off-cuts

particle board and MDF off-cuts

treated boards

treatment solution

Work order must include:

machine operating procedures specific to product and product quality standards

product quality guidelines

product processing guidelines

packaging and/or shipping requirements

and may include:

instructions for the environmental monitoring of work and procedures

environmental care requirements relevant to the work

Equipment may include:

processing plant

hand tools

transfer systems

chippers

washing plants

aggregate sorters

Transfer may include:

initial production process

conversion process

chemical alteration

Storage may include:

hopper

pallets

yard

warehouse

dumps

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

hand or other agreed signals

eye contact with other operators or personnel

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of electronic communication devices

Disposing of may include:

recycling waste

re-using waste

redirecting waste for energy recovery

Records and reports may include:

product type

size

profile

inspection

grading and labelling outcomes

storage locations

quality outcomes

incidents

hazards

equipment malfunctions

and may be:

manual

or by using a computer-based system or 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 machinery, grading residue and handling material are identified and followed 
Timber residue product outcome is identified and conversion process determined 
Work order is reviewed and confirmed with appropriate staff 
Timber residue is graded in line with conversion process requirements 
Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for effectiveness in line with manufacturer's specifications 
Timber residue is transferred and stored in line with material handling specifications and chain of custody priorities 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Work procedures are followed in line with OHS, environmental, legislative and residue output obligations and specifications 
Product specifications and quality standards are confirmed, and plant and equipment set to ensure outputs are compliant with product specifications and environmental standards 
Plant and equipment is operated in line with OHS standards, environmental requirements and manufacturer's specifications 
Process is monitored, ensuring inputs and outputs are compliant with product specifications and environmental requirements 
Waste is monitored, contained and disposed of in line with environmental and legislative requirements and organisational protocols 
Products are inspected to ensure they meet work order 
Products are transferred and stored in line with material handling specifications and chain of custody priorities 
Product volumes and any associated additives required for conversion to a marketable product are tallied and quantity surveyed 
Outputs for quality control and certification purposes are recorded and reported 
Variations are reported in line with organisational requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FPICOT3253A - Convert timber residue into products for further use
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Assessment Record Sheet

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