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

FWPCOT2223 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Segregate and sort logs

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT2223 - Segregate and sort logs
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to segregate and sort stockpiled logs according to specified end usage. The unit applies to those who segregate and sort logs 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:

measuring tapes or electronic measuring equipment

personal protective equipment suitable for sorting and segregating logs

a diverse commercial range of logs of varying species, lengths and diameters

work order with specific instructions for assessing, grading, marking and sorting logs for specified product usage

template documents for recording log measurements and sorting outcomes

organisational procedures for sorting and segregating logs.

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 to segregate and sort logs.
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Identify specifications for species, product usage and lengths.
  • Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Plan log segregation and sorting operations in line with work order.
       
Element: Segregate and sort logs.
  • Follow organisational safety procedures throughout all racking sorting processes.
  • Inspect type and quantity of logs; assess suitability of species, size, and quality for specified product usage.
  • Identify log defects, grade and mark logs with segregation codes according to specified product usage.
  • Direct mechanical equipment to specified logs and extract from stockpile.
  • Measure and sort segregated logs into end use batches or individual stockpiles.
  • Record and report measurements and sorting outcomes in line with organisational procedures.
       


Evidence Required

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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 to segregate and sort logs.

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

1.2 Identify specifications for species, product usage and lengths.

1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.4 Plan log segregation and sorting operations in line with work order.

2. Segregate and sort logs.

2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures throughout all racking sorting processes.

2.2 Inspect type and quantity of logs; assess suitability of species, size, and quality for specified product usage.

2.3 Identify log defects, grade and mark logs with segregation codes according to specified product usage.

2.4 Direct mechanical equipment to specified logs and extract from stockpile.

2.5 Measure and sort segregated logs into end use batches or individual stockpiles.

2.6 Record and report measurements and sorting outcomes in line with organisational procedures.

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:

segregate and sort logs in line with individual work orders that prescribe different requirements to segregate, sort, grade and mark logs according to:

species

size and length

log faults and characteristics

specified end use

after each of the above jobs, complete accurate basic records for measurements and sorting outcomes.

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

typical log defects, visual characteristics and how they affect ability to produce quality timber products including:

discontinuous and irregular shaped pipes

loose gum veins

gum pockets and rings

termites and grubs

hearts out of centre

brown stain

rot

punk

cork or pith

black borer

black heart

straight shakes

shakes in spiral grain

overgrowth and doze pockets

small log pipe allowance

length

non-allowable length defects

range of industry standard log lengths and diameters used to produce common timber products

markings used on logs to indicate grade according to:

species

size

log faults and characteristics

specified product usage

purpose, features and operation of equipment used to sort and segregate logs

organisational procedures specific to sorting and segregating logs:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting log measurements and sorting outcomes.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 to segregate and sort logs.

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

1.2 Identify specifications for species, product usage and lengths.

1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.4 Plan log segregation and sorting operations in line with work order.

2. Segregate and sort logs.

2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures throughout all racking sorting processes.

2.2 Inspect type and quantity of logs; assess suitability of species, size, and quality for specified product usage.

2.3 Identify log defects, grade and mark logs with segregation codes according to specified product usage.

2.4 Direct mechanical equipment to specified logs and extract from stockpile.

2.5 Measure and sort segregated logs into end use batches or individual stockpiles.

2.6 Record and report measurements and sorting outcomes in line with organisational procedures.

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 specifications for species, product usage and lengths. 
Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Plan log segregation and sorting operations in line with work order. 
Follow organisational safety procedures throughout all racking sorting processes. 
Inspect type and quantity of logs; assess suitability of species, size, and quality for specified product usage. 
Identify log defects, grade and mark logs with segregation codes according to specified product usage. 
Direct mechanical equipment to specified logs and extract from stockpile. 
Measure and sort segregated logs into end use batches or individual stockpiles. 
Record and report measurements and sorting outcomes in line with organisational procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPCOT2223 - Segregate and sort logs
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