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

FWPSAW2201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Grade round poles and debarked logs

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPSAW2201 - Grade round poles and debarked logs
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to visually evaluate pole and log characteristics and defects for classification into varying strength and appearance grades. It includes sorting poles and logs, and marking material in line with grade and on-site distribution.The unit applies to job roles including Kiln Worker, Timber Grader, Treatment Plant Worker, Production Worker and Sawmill Worker.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:

organisational policies and procedures relevant to grading round poles and debarked logs

poles or debarked logs of different size and type

equipment for moving poles or debarked logs

site procedures for poles or debarked logs

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents

personal protective equipment suitable for grading round poles and debarked 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 for grading, sorting and marking
  • Review and check work order.
  • Identify site procedures for grading and sorting poles and debarked logs.
  • Locate type and quantity of poles and debarked logs to be graded, sorted and marked.
  • Select equipment for grading and check for operational effectiveness.
       
Element: Grade, sort and mark poles and debarked logs
  • Visually assess length and diameter of poles or logs.
  • Review industry standards for ranges for sorting.
  • Identify material characteristics and defects of each pole or log against industry standards for grade type.
  • Measure, record and report moisture content.
  • Mark defects for docking.
  • Mark and sort material for grade classification, using markers or stickers that are easily interpretable
  • Record and report grading outcomes and distribution problems.
       
Element: Distribute material
  • Move poles or logs to planned storage or processing operations.
  • Dispose of sub-standard material in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
  • Monitor the movement of on-site movement of material and ensure intended flow is achieved.
  • Follow site procedures for labelling storage locations.
       


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. Prepare for grading, sorting and marking

1.1 Review and check work order.

1.2 Identify site procedures for grading and sorting poles and debarked logs.

1.3 Locate type and quantity of poles and debarked logs to be graded, sorted and marked.

1.4 Select equipment for grading and check for operational effectiveness.

2. Grade, sort and mark poles and debarked logs

2.1 Visually assess length and diameter of poles or logs.

2.2 Review industry standards for ranges for sorting.

2.3 Identify material characteristics and defects of each pole or log against industry standards for grade type.

2.4 Measure, record and report moisture content.

2.5 Mark defects for docking.

2.6 Mark and sort material for grade classification, using markers or stickers that are easily interpretable

2.7 Record and report grading outcomes and distribution problems.

3. Distribute material

3.1 Move poles or logs to planned storage or processing operations.

3.2 Dispose of sub-standard material in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

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

3.4 Follow site procedures for labelling storage locations.

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 grading round poles and debarked logs

efficiently and safely grade, sort and mark poles and debarked logs with varying moisture content and of varying size and length and colour in readiness for storage and/or processing

accurately identify defects in poles and debarked logs poles and debarked logs

distribute poles and debarked logs on site using designated equipment

follow site procedures to accurately record and report information

safely use moving and lifting equipment

safely dispose of waste material

follow procedures for storage and labelling.

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

types of equipment used for grading and marking round poles and debarked logs, and their maintenance requirements including:

measuring equipment

moisture meters

lifting equipment for the movement of poles or logs

moisture content of poles and logs

types of defects in poles and debarked logs, including:

warp

wane

curvature

shakes

insect defects

knots

resin pockets

methods and equipment for moving poles and debarked logs, which includes:

conveyor belt systems

track systems

lifting equipment

fork lifts

slings

lifting/moving frames

trolley jacks

gantry cranes

dozers

loaders

manual handling

methods of visual estimation, grading, colour identification and tagging

sorting, marking and distribution processes

industry standard diameters and lengths

storage systems and labelling

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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. Prepare for grading, sorting and marking

1.1 Review and check work order.

1.2 Identify site procedures for grading and sorting poles and debarked logs.

1.3 Locate type and quantity of poles and debarked logs to be graded, sorted and marked.

1.4 Select equipment for grading and check for operational effectiveness.

2. Grade, sort and mark poles and debarked logs

2.1 Visually assess length and diameter of poles or logs.

2.2 Review industry standards for ranges for sorting.

2.3 Identify material characteristics and defects of each pole or log against industry standards for grade type.

2.4 Measure, record and report moisture content.

2.5 Mark defects for docking.

2.6 Mark and sort material for grade classification, using markers or stickers that are easily interpretable

2.7 Record and report grading outcomes and distribution problems.

3. Distribute material

3.1 Move poles or logs to planned storage or processing operations.

3.2 Dispose of sub-standard material in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

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

3.4 Follow site procedures for labelling storage locations.

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 and check work order. 
Identify site procedures for grading and sorting poles and debarked logs. 
Locate type and quantity of poles and debarked logs to be graded, sorted and marked. 
Select equipment for grading and check for operational effectiveness. 
Visually assess length and diameter of poles or logs. 
Review industry standards for ranges for sorting. 
Identify material characteristics and defects of each pole or log against industry standards for grade type. 
Measure, record and report moisture content. 
Mark defects for docking. 
Mark and sort material for grade classification, using markers or stickers that are easily interpretable 
Record and report grading outcomes and distribution problems. 
Move poles or logs to planned storage or processing operations. 
Dispose of sub-standard material in line with site procedures and environmental requirements. 
Monitor the movement of on-site movement of material and ensure intended flow is achieved. 
Follow site procedures for labelling storage locations. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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