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

FPICOT6203A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop engineered timber products to meet energy efficient building

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency FPICOT6203A - Develop engineered timber products to meet energy efficient building
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to research and develop engineered timber products to meet the requirements of energy efficient design within residential buildings. It requires thorough knowledge of residential building design and building codes, and high level knowledge of engineered timber design and practiceGeneral 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 the development of engineered timber products in a timber and wood products production setting at a senior project management or senior design levelThe 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: Explore commercial opportunities for engineered timber products
  • Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to developing engineered timber products to meet energy efficient building design needs are identified and followed
  • Building Codes of Australia (BCA) guidelines and standards relating to climate zones and energy efficiency measures are reviewed
  • Existing information that informs new product development is researched and evaluated
  • Gaps in current range of engineered timber products are identified and used as a catalyst for generating new products or concepts
  • Market analysis is undertaken using appropriate information sources to determine design and production requirements
  • Preliminary ideas on product/s are developed
  • Consultation with relevant stakeholders is undertaken to agree on broad parameters for developing product/s to meet market needs
       
Element: Formulate and test design concept for product/s
  • Ideas/styles that complement design and production requirements are conceived and developed
  • Design concepts are communicated using appropriate documentation methods to produce preliminary representation of the product/s
  • Design concepts are critiqued and reviewed with stakeholders
  • Design concepts are reviewed to ensure energy efficiency is proven to sufficient level to progress project
  • Business case that includes a full cost benefit analysis and an appropriate risk assessment is undertaken
  • Approval is sought for the project from all relevant stakeholders
       
Element: Develop the product
  • Product development is undertaken in line with design and production requirements
  • Product development outcomes and energy efficiency are reviewed and aligned with market analysis and organisational priorities
  • Certification processes and compliance of the engineered product and production system are initiated and/or achieved
  • Detailed implementation specifications are developed and presented to relevant stakeholders for approval and funding
       
Element: Develop product concept to an operational level
  • Organisational procedures for product development and marketing product are followed
  • Production resources are selected and organised in line with design and production requirements
  • Quality assurance system is designed
  • Safe operating procedures for handling and operating of plant, tools and process involved in production are developed and documented
       


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 research and develop engineered timber products

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 developing engineered timber products

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to engineered timber products

developing engineered timber products to production stage

identifying commercial opportunities for engineered timber products

formulating and designing concepts for engineered timber products

developing and exploiting engineered timber products

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 FPI11raining 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 key competencies

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 develop engineered timber products; use and understand house energy rating software; use quality management systems; undertake risk analysis; undertake material analysis in relation to wood and associated products used in manufacturing of composites and engineered products; determine thermal capacity of materials and generate an R-value for products; apply principles of energy efficient design to building and developing building products

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with stakeholders, colleagues and others; utilise technical and theoretical concepts in operational applications

Literacy skills sufficient to interpret legislation, standards and codes of practice; document control records; undertake market research and analysis

Project management skills in relation to engineering, product development, manufacturing and marketing operations

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and 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 developing engineered timber products to meet energy efficient building design needs

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for developing engineered timber products to meet energy efficient building design needs

Environmental risks and hazards

Minimising environmental impact

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

Theory underpinning the development of R-values

Standards associated with timber products

Standards and certification schemes and chain of custody systems relating to forest products

Timber engineering design applied to residential constructions and the application of energy use efficiency

Timber species characteristics as they relate to engineering design and serviceability

Other materials involved in composite products and their characteristics in relation to engineering design and serviceability

Processes involved in developing, manufacturing and supplying wood products used in residential buildings

House energy rating software and associated protocols for use

Project management tools

Quality management systems

Risk assessment systems

Cost benefit analysis tools, including discounting

Market issues relating to products, zones and applications

Established communication channels and protocols including notification of authorities

Problem identification and resolution strategies

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

Appropriate mathematical procedures associated with structural engineering and wood products

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

use of tools and plant appropriate to a task and used to safe working procedures

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

procedural manuals

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)

Building Codes of Australia must include:

codes relevant to:

sustainability

climate zones

thermal rating

durability

fire safety

span tables

Standards may include:

BCA

all AS/NZ Standards associated with engineered wood products and associated design and construction

industry practices for operating

Forest Certification and Chain of Custody Standards

material handling

environmental monitoring and waste management

engineering design parameters

other serviceability minimum requirements in relation to durability and in serviceability of wood based products

Climate zones

are based on climate characteristics and local authority borders, and may include:

any of zones 1-8

Energy efficiency measures may include:

lifecycle factors

thermal characteristics

Information may include:

discussions with industry practitioners

electronic/print media

industry events

government bodies and associated publications

industry associations

internet

libraries and archives

lifestyle and contemporary issues magazines

museums/galleries/studios

journals

personal observations and experience

retail/wholesale suppliers of products and services

technical publications/reference books

training programs/seminars and professional development activities

Engineered timber products may include:

laminated beams

laminated veneer lumber (LVL)

plywood

chipboard

hardboard

medium density fibre board (MDF)

oriented strand board (OSB)

laminated or engineered flooring

Concept may include:

an abstract idea

patent

existing product

Market analysis should include:

identification of:

need

placement

financial certainty

volume

Stakeholders may include:

clients

commissioning body/organisation

competitors

design team

management staff

manufacturers

material importers and suppliers

mentors

peers

production staff

sales staff

suppliers

target market

Documentation methods may include:

diagrams

drawings or sketches

electronic presentations

illustrations

layouts

mock-ups

models

plans

prototypes

samples

verbal presentations

written notes

Business case must include:

a review of all associated costs such as:

capital cost

material

labour

design expenses

overheads

margin

running cost

lifecycle analysis

market uptake

discount and internal rate of return on investment

other opportunity cost analysis

Product development may include:

prototyping

testing

acquiring/commencing certification

gaining approval for developing infrastructure

developing plant and infrastructure

establishing methods and procedures

Certification may include:

all AS/NZ Standards associated with engineered wood products and associated design and construction

industry practices for operating

Forest Certification and Chain of Custody Standards

environmental monitoring and wast management

Specifications may include:

purpose

audience

budget

resources - human, plant and equipment

ownership of final product

operational plan

Quality assurance

involves benchmarks and standards which may be set by:

BCA

AS/NZ Standards

organisational and market criteria

federal, State or Territory and council legislation

and may use:

forms completed by operators and supervisors

digital or remote methods of monitoring and reporting

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 developing engineered timber products to meet energy efficient building design needs are identified and followed 
Building Codes of Australia (BCA) guidelines and standards relating to climate zones and energy efficiency measures are reviewed 
Existing information that informs new product development is researched and evaluated 
Gaps in current range of engineered timber products are identified and used as a catalyst for generating new products or concepts 
Market analysis is undertaken using appropriate information sources to determine design and production requirements 
Preliminary ideas on product/s are developed 
Consultation with relevant stakeholders is undertaken to agree on broad parameters for developing product/s to meet market needs 
Ideas/styles that complement design and production requirements are conceived and developed 
Design concepts are communicated using appropriate documentation methods to produce preliminary representation of the product/s 
Design concepts are critiqued and reviewed with stakeholders 
Design concepts are reviewed to ensure energy efficiency is proven to sufficient level to progress project 
Business case that includes a full cost benefit analysis and an appropriate risk assessment is undertaken 
Approval is sought for the project from all relevant stakeholders 
Product development is undertaken in line with design and production requirements 
Product development outcomes and energy efficiency are reviewed and aligned with market analysis and organisational priorities 
Certification processes and compliance of the engineered product and production system are initiated and/or achieved 
Detailed implementation specifications are developed and presented to relevant stakeholders for approval and funding 
Organisational procedures for product development and marketing product are followed 
Production resources are selected and organised in line with design and production requirements 
Quality assurance system is designed 
Safe operating procedures for handling and operating of plant, tools and process involved in production are developed and documented 

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