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

FWPCOT2209 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce finger jointed timber

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT2209 - Produce finger jointed timber
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to produce finger jointed timber, including preparing and mixing glue and maintaining production processes to ensure quality and continuity of supply. The unit applies to timber products operators involved with the production of finger jointed timber in a forest products factory setting 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:

tools and equipment used to produce finger jointed material

maintenance tools and equipment for saws

glue

consumable components; cutters, saw blades

personal protective equipment suitable for producing finger jointed timber

a diverse, comprehensive and commercial product range of timber

manufacturers:

instructions for mixing and curing glue

instructions for equipment use

recommendations for cleaning, repairing and maintaining

work order with specific instructions for producing finger jointed timber products

template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults

organisational procedures for producing finger jointed timber.

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: Prepare for operation
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Identify glue requirements and mix to ensure minimal wastage; dispose of excess material in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
       
Element: Start jointing process
  • Prepare materials and check samples in line with organisational procedures.
  • Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions environmental protection practices.
  • Commence jointing process, identify problems and adjust settings.
  • Check finished joints for strength and appearance in line with organisational quality standards.
  • Dispose of sub-standard samples and finished products in line with environmental protection practices.
       
Element: Maintain production flow
  • Run automatic jointing process and regularly check correct operation of all sections.
  • Monitor processes to ensure continuity of supply and processing.
  • Evaluate product quality regularly and make required adjustments.
  • Clear work area regularly in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
  • Complete production and quality records and report in line with organisational procedures.
       
Element: Complete operator maintenance
  • Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
  • Check cutters and saw blades for bluntness or damage.
  • Remove and replace cutters and blades in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Dispose of used blades in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices.
  • Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.
       


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. Prepare for operation

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify glue requirements and mix to ensure minimal wastage; dispose of excess material in line with environmental protection practices.

1.3 Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

2. Start jointing process

2.1 Prepare materials and check samples in line with organisational procedures.

2.2 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions environmental protection practices.

2.3 Commence jointing process, identify problems and adjust settings.

2.4 Check finished joints for strength and appearance in line with organisational quality standards.

2.5 Dispose of sub-standard samples and finished products in line with environmental protection practices.

3. Maintain production flow

3.1 Run automatic jointing process and regularly check correct operation of all sections.

3.2 Monitor processes to ensure continuity of supply and processing.

3.3 Evaluate product quality regularly and make required adjustments.

3.4 Clear work area regularly in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.5 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

3.6 Complete production and quality records and report in line with organisational procedures.

4. Complete operator maintenance

4.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.

4.2 Check cutters and saw blades for bluntness or damage.

4.3 Remove and replace cutters and blades in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.

4.4 Dispose of used blades in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices.

4.5 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.

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:

produce finger jointed timber in line with an individual work orders involving the following processes:

identify and confirm cross section of cleats/shooks to match finger jointing machine setup

load cleats/shooks to conveyor

reject cleats/shooks not meeting grading requirements

feed cleats/shooks to jointing operation

machine fingers on cleats/shooks

cure and apply glue to cleats/shooks

monitor process to ensure continuity of production by completing these processes:

recognise and rectify blunt or damaged cutters

check and adjust settings for glue curing

clean and fill glue spreader

coordinate supply of cleats/shooks

dock finished boards with others to ensure continuous supply.

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

environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

safely disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

types of glue used for producing finger jointed timber; procedures and standards for mixing, curing and applying it

range of industry standard cross sections, their strength, tolerances and applicable terminology

types of tools and equipment used for producing finger jointed timber; their purpose, features, operation and basic non-specialist repair and maintenance:

that used for glue mixing and preparation

finger jointing machine stations and equipment

conveyors

methods for assessing cutters and blade condition

monitoring processes for automated jointing machines

organisational procedures specific to producing finger jointed timber:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out

use and maintenance of equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting production outcomes and equipment faults.


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. Prepare for operation

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify glue requirements and mix to ensure minimal wastage; dispose of excess material in line with environmental protection practices.

1.3 Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

2. Start jointing process

2.1 Prepare materials and check samples in line with organisational procedures.

2.2 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions environmental protection practices.

2.3 Commence jointing process, identify problems and adjust settings.

2.4 Check finished joints for strength and appearance in line with organisational quality standards.

2.5 Dispose of sub-standard samples and finished products in line with environmental protection practices.

3. Maintain production flow

3.1 Run automatic jointing process and regularly check correct operation of all sections.

3.2 Monitor processes to ensure continuity of supply and processing.

3.3 Evaluate product quality regularly and make required adjustments.

3.4 Clear work area regularly in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.5 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

3.6 Complete production and quality records and report in line with organisational procedures.

4. Complete operator maintenance

4.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.

4.2 Check cutters and saw blades for bluntness or damage.

4.3 Remove and replace cutters and blades in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.

4.4 Dispose of used blades in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices.

4.5 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.

Not Applicable

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
Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 
Identify glue requirements and mix to ensure minimal wastage; dispose of excess material in line with environmental protection practices. 
Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 
Prepare materials and check samples in line with organisational procedures. 
Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions environmental protection practices. 
Commence jointing process, identify problems and adjust settings. 
Check finished joints for strength and appearance in line with organisational quality standards. 
Dispose of sub-standard samples and finished products in line with environmental protection practices. 
Run automatic jointing process and regularly check correct operation of all sections. 
Monitor processes to ensure continuity of supply and processing. 
Evaluate product quality regularly and make required adjustments. 
Clear work area regularly in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. 
Complete production and quality records and report in line with organisational procedures. 
Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment. 
Check cutters and saw blades for bluntness or damage. 
Remove and replace cutters and blades in line with manufacturer’s recommendations. 
Dispose of used blades in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices. 
Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPCOT2209 - Produce finger jointed timber
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:


Assessment Record Sheet

FWPCOT2209 - Produce finger jointed timber

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: