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

FWPCOT3207 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set up, operate and maintain finger jointing operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT3207 - Set up, operate and maintain finger jointing operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to coordinate operational logistics for finger jointing activities which includes planning schedules for operators, setting up equipment for production runs, resolving processing problems and coordinating equipment shut-down and maintenance. The unit applies to timber process operators that co-ordinate 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:

computers, keyboards, printers and software used to prepare finger jointing schedules and maintenance documents

tools and equipment used to produce finger jointed material

consumable glue and cutters

personal protective equipment suitable for finger jointing operations

commercial timber

production orders with specific information about grades, quantities and cross sections for specified finger jointed timber products

template documents for recording:

finger jointing schedules

production outcomes

maintenance schedules for finger jointing equipment

organisational procedures for coordinating finger jointing operations

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information.

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: Plan production parameters
  • Interpret production orders for grades, quantities, cross sections, end use and plan finger jointing operations.
  • Develop finger jointing schedules to ensure optimum production outcomes and communicate to operators in line with organisational procedures.
       
Element: Set up and monitor jointing operation
  • Check equipment for operational effectiveness and adjust set up to meet production requirements.
  • Select, check and prepare cutters to suit finger profile and timber cross sections.
  • Cut trial joints and check finger profiles against specifications.
  • Set feed rates, guides, conveyors, glue spreader and curing controls to suit finger profile, timber cross section characteristics and glue requirements.
  • Machine trial cleats, join, and test for strength and appearance.
  • Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Resolve any machining problems, make final adjustments and start the jointing process.
  • Monitor finger jointing processes; identify and resolve processing and equipment faults.
  • Record and report production outcomes to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Coordinate shut-down and maintenance
  • Coordinate equipment shutdown with operators in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • Assist maintenance personnel to identify and resolve equipment faults.
  • Plan and coordinate routine maintenance of finger jointing equipment in line with organisational procedures and maintenance schedules.
       


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 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. Plan production parameters

1.1 Interpret production orders for grades, quantities, cross sections, end use and plan finger jointing operations.

1.2 Develop finger jointing schedules to ensure optimum production outcomes and communicate to operators in line with organisational procedures.

2. Set up and monitor jointing operation

2.1 Check equipment for operational effectiveness and adjust set up to meet production requirements.

2.2 Select, check and prepare cutters to suit finger profile and timber cross sections.

2.3 Cut trial joints and check finger profiles against specifications.

2.4 Set feed rates, guides, conveyors, glue spreader and curing controls to suit finger profile, timber cross section characteristics and glue requirements.

2.5 Machine trial cleats, join, and test for strength and appearance.

2.6 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.

2.7 Resolve any machining problems, make final adjustments and start the jointing process.

2.8 Monitor finger jointing processes; identify and resolve processing and equipment faults.

2.9 Record and report production outcomes to appropriate personnel.

3. Coordinate shut-down and maintenance

3.1 Coordinate equipment shutdown with operators in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.2 Assist maintenance personnel to identify and resolve equipment faults.

3.3 Plan and coordinate routine maintenance of finger jointing equipment in line with organisational procedures and maintenance schedules.

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:

plan and monitor finger jointing operations

determine, document and communicate finger jointing schedules providing details of:

timber cross sections to be finger jointed

finger joint profiles

required and acceptable cleat lengths

finished product grades

quantities to be produced

changeover times

complete production records.

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

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

operational capacity of finger jointing equipment

typical work flow processes for finger jointing operations

methods of determining finger jointing schedules to maximise equipment, labour and material use

format, content and use of finger jointing schedules

monitoring processes for automated jointing machines and overall production process

typical processing and equipment faults and solutions for minimal production disruption

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

purpose, features and operation and maintenance requirements of finger jointing equipment:

finger jointing machine stations and equipment

glue spreader

conveyors

organisational procedures specific to coordinating finger jointing operations:

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

communication reporting lines for operator team members and self

documenting and communicating finger jointing schedules

recording and reporting production outcomes and maintenance schedules.

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 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. Plan production parameters

1.1 Interpret production orders for grades, quantities, cross sections, end use and plan finger jointing operations.

1.2 Develop finger jointing schedules to ensure optimum production outcomes and communicate to operators in line with organisational procedures.

2. Set up and monitor jointing operation

2.1 Check equipment for operational effectiveness and adjust set up to meet production requirements.

2.2 Select, check and prepare cutters to suit finger profile and timber cross sections.

2.3 Cut trial joints and check finger profiles against specifications.

2.4 Set feed rates, guides, conveyors, glue spreader and curing controls to suit finger profile, timber cross section characteristics and glue requirements.

2.5 Machine trial cleats, join, and test for strength and appearance.

2.6 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.

2.7 Resolve any machining problems, make final adjustments and start the jointing process.

2.8 Monitor finger jointing processes; identify and resolve processing and equipment faults.

2.9 Record and report production outcomes to appropriate personnel.

3. Coordinate shut-down and maintenance

3.1 Coordinate equipment shutdown with operators in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.2 Assist maintenance personnel to identify and resolve equipment faults.

3.3 Plan and coordinate routine maintenance of finger jointing equipment in line with organisational procedures and maintenance schedules.

Not Applicable
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Interpret production orders for grades, quantities, cross sections, end use and plan finger jointing operations. 
Develop finger jointing schedules to ensure optimum production outcomes and communicate to operators in line with organisational procedures. 
Check equipment for operational effectiveness and adjust set up to meet production requirements. 
Select, check and prepare cutters to suit finger profile and timber cross sections. 
Cut trial joints and check finger profiles against specifications. 
Set feed rates, guides, conveyors, glue spreader and curing controls to suit finger profile, timber cross section characteristics and glue requirements. 
Machine trial cleats, join, and test for strength and appearance. 
Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices. 
Resolve any machining problems, make final adjustments and start the jointing process. 
Monitor finger jointing processes; identify and resolve processing and equipment faults. 
Record and report production outcomes to appropriate personnel. 
Coordinate equipment shutdown with operators in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Assist maintenance personnel to identify and resolve equipment faults. 
Plan and coordinate routine maintenance of finger jointing equipment in line with organisational procedures and maintenance schedules. 

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