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

FWPCOT3227 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Receive and measure logs

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT3227 - Receive and measure logs
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to receive deliveries of logs, measure logs for length and diameter, estimate and calculate log weight and volume, weigh and direct trucks and complete delivery documentation.Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.The unit applies to Sawmill Worker, Production Technician.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

weighbridge

personal protective equipment suitable for receiving and measuring logs

formulas and data tables used to estimate and calculate weights and volumes

template documents:

weighbridge dockets

tally sheets

load manifests

delivery records.

organisational policies and procedures for receiving and measuring 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: Estimate log weights and volumes
  • Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Identify potential and existing hazards and control risks associated with receiving, measuring and weighing logs.
  • Measure length and average diameter of logs.
  • Calculate estimated log weights and volumes in line with organisational formulas.
       
Element: Check, estimate and record loads
  • Stop trucks delivering loads, and check delivery documents.
  • Check that load height and stability meet site requirements.
  • Inspect type and quantity of logs; assess suitability of size, species and quality for acceptable receipt.
  • Calculate and record weight and volume of each log.
  • Record delivery documentation and equipment faults in line with organisational procedures.
       
Element: Weigh trucks
  • Identify truck gross weight using weighbridge in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • Obtain truck tare weight from existing records or note need for weighing.
  • Identify truck tare weight on departure using weighbridge in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • Calculate and record nett weight of logs and type delivered in line with organisational procedures.
       
Element: Direct trucks for unloading
  • Notify log yard personnel of delivery and unloading requirements.
  • Direct trucks clearly and accurately to unloading area in line with log classification.
  • Monitor and coordinate on-site truck movements, ensuring a safe operating environment.
       


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. Estimate log weights and volumes

1.1 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.2 Identify potential and existing hazards and control risks associated with receiving, measuring and weighing logs.

1.3 Measure length and average diameter of logs.

1.4 Calculate estimated log weights and volumes in line with organisational formulas.

2. Check, estimate and record loads

2.1 Stop trucks delivering loads, and check delivery documents.

2.2 Check that load height and stability meet site requirements.

2.3 Inspect type and quantity of logs; assess suitability of size, species and quality for acceptable receipt.

2.4 Calculate and record weight and volume of each log.

2.5 Record delivery documentation and equipment faults in line with organisational procedures.

3. Weigh trucks

3.1 Identify truck gross weight using weighbridge in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.2 Obtain truck tare weight from existing records or note need for weighing.

3.3 Identify truck tare weight on departure using weighbridge in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.4 Calculate and record nett weight of logs and type delivered in line with organisational procedures.

4. Direct trucks for unloading

4.1 Notify log yard personnel of delivery and unloading requirements.

4.2 Direct trucks clearly and accurately to unloading area in line with log classification.

4.3 Monitor and coordinate on-site truck movements, ensuring a safe operating environment.

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:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to receiving and measuring logs

receive and measure logs

convey material to loading areas

weigh truck to ensure they follow and meet regulations

estimate and calculate log weights and volumes

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

purpose, features and operation of electronic measuring equipment and weighbridges

site capacity and compliance requirements for vehicle load height, stability and weight

overall site layout and layout of log unloading areas

typical workplace hazards present when measuring logs and weighing loads; and during on-site truck movement and methods of minimising risks

methods used to estimate log weights and volumes using formulas and data tables

key features of these varying signal systems used for directing trucks:

hand signals

whistles

loud speaker announcements

format, content and use of delivery documentation:

weighbridge dockets

tally sheets

load manifests

delivery records

organisational policies and procedures specific to receiving and measuring logs:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on use of personal protective equipment and identifying hazards and controlling associated risks

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting delivery details.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Estimate log weights and volumes

1.1 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.2 Identify potential and existing hazards and control risks associated with receiving, measuring and weighing logs.

1.3 Measure length and average diameter of logs.

1.4 Calculate estimated log weights and volumes in line with organisational formulas.

2. Check, estimate and record loads

2.1 Stop trucks delivering loads, and check delivery documents.

2.2 Check that load height and stability meet site requirements.

2.3 Inspect type and quantity of logs; assess suitability of size, species and quality for acceptable receipt.

2.4 Calculate and record weight and volume of each log.

2.5 Record delivery documentation and equipment faults in line with organisational procedures.

3. Weigh trucks

3.1 Identify truck gross weight using weighbridge in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.2 Obtain truck tare weight from existing records or note need for weighing.

3.3 Identify truck tare weight on departure using weighbridge in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.4 Calculate and record nett weight of logs and type delivered in line with organisational procedures.

4. Direct trucks for unloading

4.1 Notify log yard personnel of delivery and unloading requirements.

4.2 Direct trucks clearly and accurately to unloading area in line with log classification.

4.3 Monitor and coordinate on-site truck movements, ensuring a safe operating environment.

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
Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Identify potential and existing hazards and control risks associated with receiving, measuring and weighing logs. 
Measure length and average diameter of logs. 
Calculate estimated log weights and volumes in line with organisational formulas. 
Stop trucks delivering loads, and check delivery documents. 
Check that load height and stability meet site requirements. 
Inspect type and quantity of logs; assess suitability of size, species and quality for acceptable receipt. 
Calculate and record weight and volume of each log. 
Record delivery documentation and equipment faults in line with organisational procedures. 
Identify truck gross weight using weighbridge in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Obtain truck tare weight from existing records or note need for weighing. 
Identify truck tare weight on departure using weighbridge in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Calculate and record nett weight of logs and type delivered in line with organisational procedures. 
Notify log yard personnel of delivery and unloading requirements. 
Direct trucks clearly and accurately to unloading area in line with log classification. 
Monitor and coordinate on-site truck movements, ensuring a safe operating environment. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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