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

FWPCOR2201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOR2201 - Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to work effectively in the forest and wood products industry; including meeting the legal and organisational requirements of the job role, prioritising tasks and learning about the industry and its operations. The unit applies to those working in a broad range of roles and in operations of all sizes, including a forest environment, saw mill, wood chip mill, veneer mill, board/plywood mill, timber treatment plant, downstream processing of timber and forest products sales and service.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

job specifications and work order

organisational policies and procedures.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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: Identify and follow legal and procedural requirements
  • Identify workplace health and safety, environmental and organisational requirements relevant to working effectively in the forest and forest products industry.
  • Check organisational requirements relating to work order.
  • Identify organisation’s quality standards.
       
Element: Prioritise and complete daily work activities
  • Check own role and clarify responsibilities.
  • Identify, prioritise and complete work tasks within designated timeframes according to work order.
  • Review factors negatively affecting the achievement of work tasks and report to appropriate personnel.
  • Select equipment appropriate to work task requirements and use it according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Work consistently with organisational and legal requirements for diversity, access and equity, and equal employment opportunity.
       
Element: Identify and access future learning opportunities
  • Actively seek feedback on performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Undertake professional development in line with organisational procedures.
  • Seek support to assist and improve own performance to achieve personal and organisational goals and objectives.
  • Record and report information regarding learning and competency development 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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Identify and follow legal and procedural requirements

1.1 Identify workplace health and safety, environmental and organisational requirements relevant to working effectively in the forest and forest products industry.

1.2 Check organisational requirements relating to work order.

1.3 Identify organisation’s quality standards.

2. Prioritise and complete daily work activities

2.1 Check own role and clarify responsibilities.

2.2 Identify, prioritise and complete work tasks within designated timeframes according to work order.

2.3 Review factors negatively affecting the achievement of work tasks and report to appropriate personnel.

2.4 Select equipment appropriate to work task requirements and use it according to manufacturer instructions.

2.5 Work consistently with organisational and legal requirements for diversity, access and equity, and equal employment opportunity.

3. Identify and access future learning opportunities

3.1 Actively seek feedback on performance to identify areas for improvement.

3.2 Undertake professional development in line with organisational procedures.

3.3 Seek support to assist and improve own performance to achieve personal and organisational goals and objectives.

3.4 Record and report information regarding learning and competency development in line with organisational requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

complete required tasks that:

meet agreed timelines

follow organisational protocols

meet expected standards for performance

follow workplace health and safety procedures

follow organisational policies and procedures.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

life cycle of forests and wood products

concept of sustainable forest management

role of forests, forestry and wood products in carbon capture and storage

workplace safety and emergency procedures including:

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

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying and machine guarding

environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

organisational structure, reporting channels and procedures for recording workplace information

established communication channels and protocols

terms and conditions of employment

types of tools and equipment relevant to the work role, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the specific job role in forestry operations.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Identify and follow legal and procedural requirements

1.1 Identify workplace health and safety, environmental and organisational requirements relevant to working effectively in the forest and forest products industry.

1.2 Check organisational requirements relating to work order.

1.3 Identify organisation’s quality standards.

2. Prioritise and complete daily work activities

2.1 Check own role and clarify responsibilities.

2.2 Identify, prioritise and complete work tasks within designated timeframes according to work order.

2.3 Review factors negatively affecting the achievement of work tasks and report to appropriate personnel.

2.4 Select equipment appropriate to work task requirements and use it according to manufacturer instructions.

2.5 Work consistently with organisational and legal requirements for diversity, access and equity, and equal employment opportunity.

3. Identify and access future learning opportunities

3.1 Actively seek feedback on performance to identify areas for improvement.

3.2 Undertake professional development in line with organisational procedures.

3.3 Seek support to assist and improve own performance to achieve personal and organisational goals and objectives.

3.4 Record and report information regarding learning and competency development in line with organisational requirements.

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
Identify workplace health and safety, environmental and organisational requirements relevant to working effectively in the forest and forest products industry. 
Check organisational requirements relating to work order. 
Identify organisation’s quality standards. 
Check own role and clarify responsibilities. 
Identify, prioritise and complete work tasks within designated timeframes according to work order. 
Review factors negatively affecting the achievement of work tasks and report to appropriate personnel. 
Select equipment appropriate to work task requirements and use it according to manufacturer instructions. 
Work consistently with organisational and legal requirements for diversity, access and equity, and equal employment opportunity. 
Actively seek feedback on performance to identify areas for improvement. 
Undertake professional development in line with organisational procedures. 
Seek support to assist and improve own performance to achieve personal and organisational goals and objectives. 
Record and report information regarding learning and competency development in line with organisational requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPCOR2201 - Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry
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