Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
FWPCOT3248 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Dry timber in solar assisted kilns
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | FWPCOT3248 - Dry timber in solar assisted kilns |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to dry timber in solar assisted kilns, to appropriate moisture contents and stress levels. It covers hardwood and softwood and includes evaluation of energy savings and principles of sustainability.The unit applies to those working in a range of technical roles in the forestry and forest products industry.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: solar assisted kiln timber for drying personal and protective equipment required for drying timber in solar assisted kilns. 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. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for drying |
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Element: Load kiln and control kiln conditions |
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Element: Monitor kiln conditions |
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Element: Check timber quality on completion of drying |
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Element: Unload kiln and move or store timber |
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