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

FWPCOT2235 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess timber for manufacturing potential

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT2235 - Assess timber for manufacturing potential
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to assess timber for its manufacturing potential for frame and truss construction. Timber is assessed for ability to hold nail plates and retain engineered strength ratings with particular attention given to serviceability.Work is completed in a factory environment, usually as part of production of prefabricated trusses, frames and floors.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 for assessing timber:

charts

gauges

picture cards

measuring equipment

a comprehensive commercial range of timber to be assessed with characteristics and defects

personal and protective equipment for assessing timber for manufacturing potential

work order for timber assessment activities

template timber assessment reports

organisational procedures for assessing 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 assessing
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Identify type and quantity of material to be assessed and obtain from storage location.
  • Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Plan visual assessment process in line with organisational procedures.
       
Element: Assess timber
  • Identify requirements for storage and subsequent processing of materials.
  • Assess characteristics and defects of material against industry and Australian Standards to determine plating potential.
  • Identify defects prior to plating or sawing.
  • Orientate timber components to make best use of characteristics.
  • Select timber assessed as unsuitable for plating for reprocessing to minimise wastage.
  • Record assessment outcomes and distribution problems and report to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Distribute material
  • Reject sub-standard materials; dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Organise movement of material to storage or processing operations in line with organisational procedures.
  • Monitor on-site movement of material to ensure intended flow is achieved.
  • Label material in line organisational procedures.
       


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 assessing

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

1.2 Identify type and quantity of material to be assessed and obtain from storage location.

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

1.4 Plan visual assessment process in line with organisational procedures.

2. Assess timber

2.1 Identify requirements for storage and subsequent processing of materials.

2.2 Assess characteristics and defects of material against industry and Australian Standards to determine plating potential.

2.3 Identify defects prior to plating or sawing.

2.4 Orientate timber components to make best use of characteristics.

2.5 Select timber assessed as unsuitable for plating for reprocessing to minimise wastage.

2.6 Record assessment outcomes and distribution problems and report to appropriate personnel.

3. Distribute material

3.1 Reject sub-standard materials; dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.

3.2 Organise movement of material to storage or processing operations in line with organisational procedures.

3.3 Monitor on-site movement of material to ensure intended flow is achieved.

3.4 Label material in line 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:

assess the following range of timber for its manufacturing potential for frame and truss construction:

native timber species

imported timber species

dressed timber

in-the-rough timber

stress and non-stress graded timber

preservative treated timber

use the following equipment during assessments:

charts

gauges

picture cards

measuring equipment

complete an assessment report for each timber assessment identifying timber characteristics and defects and how these would impact on nail plate holding ability.

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

basic aspects of guidelines and standards for provisions relevant to engineered strength ratings and timber ability to hold nail plates

environmental protection practices for safely disposing of, recycling and reusing timber in a forest products factory setting

range of timber characteristics and defects and how these affect nail plate holding ability including:

bow, spring and twist

wane/want and collapse

cupping and other distortion

knots and knot holes

borer damage

gum/resin veins and pockets

decay

end splits, internal checks and surface checks

low density material

compression failures and fractures

durability

heart in material

joint strength

range of industry standard timber species and materials and how these affect nail plate holding ability including:

native timber species

imported timber species

dressed timber

in-the-rough timber

stress and non-stress graded timber

preservative treated timber

laminated veneer coated and treated timber products

beams or laminated beams

range of industry standard lengths, cross sections and grades and how these affect nail plate holding ability

storage requirements for timber as it relates specifically to the organisation’s operation

processing requirements for timber as it relates specifically to the organisation’s product range

methods to orientate components to make best use of timber characteristics

methods to label assessed timber and common terms used

types of tools and equipment used for assessing timber; their purpose, features and use:

charts

gauges

picture cards

measuring equipment

organisational procedures specific to assessing timber:

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting assessment outcomes.

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.

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 assessing

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

1.2 Identify type and quantity of material to be assessed and obtain from storage location.

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

1.4 Plan visual assessment process in line with organisational procedures.

2. Assess timber

2.1 Identify requirements for storage and subsequent processing of materials.

2.2 Assess characteristics and defects of material against industry and Australian Standards to determine plating potential.

2.3 Identify defects prior to plating or sawing.

2.4 Orientate timber components to make best use of characteristics.

2.5 Select timber assessed as unsuitable for plating for reprocessing to minimise wastage.

2.6 Record assessment outcomes and distribution problems and report to appropriate personnel.

3. Distribute material

3.1 Reject sub-standard materials; dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.

3.2 Organise movement of material to storage or processing operations in line with organisational procedures.

3.3 Monitor on-site movement of material to ensure intended flow is achieved.

3.4 Label material in line 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 type and quantity of material to be assessed and obtain from storage location. 
Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 
Plan visual assessment process in line with organisational procedures. 
Identify requirements for storage and subsequent processing of materials. 
Assess characteristics and defects of material against industry and Australian Standards to determine plating potential. 
Identify defects prior to plating or sawing. 
Orientate timber components to make best use of characteristics. 
Select timber assessed as unsuitable for plating for reprocessing to minimise wastage. 
Record assessment outcomes and distribution problems and report to appropriate personnel. 
Reject sub-standard materials; dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices. 
Organise movement of material to storage or processing operations in line with organisational procedures. 
Monitor on-site movement of material to ensure intended flow is achieved. 
Label material in line organisational procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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