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

FWPSAW2208 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Split wood products

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPSAW2208 - Split wood products
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to use a saw or hydraulic ram to convert wood into two or more pieces to produce split posts or firewood. Work is completed in forest products factories which produce fencing components, landscaping supplies and commercial firewood.The unit applies to Sawmill Worker, Production Worker, Timber Products 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:

one or more of the following tools and equipment used to split wood products:

hydraulic axe and rams

circular saws

bench saws

band saws

maintenance tools and equipment for saws

consumable saw blades

personal protective equipment suitable for splitting wood products

a selection of round wood

manufacturers’:

instructions for equipment use

recommendations for repairing and maintaining equipment

work order with specific instructions for splitting wood produts and despatch to downstream processing

template documents for recording equipment faults and maintenance requirements

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational procedures for splitting wood products.

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 splitting
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Identify type and quantity of products for splitting.
  • Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness
  • Plan splitting process in line with work order.
       
Element: Split wood products
  • Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
  • Feed material into machine at feed rate to optimise production output and quality.
  • Maintain splitting process and adjust to maximise feed rate, desired quality and output.
  • Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Direct processed wood to designated area in line with work order.
  • Identify routine processing problems and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Complete operator maintenance
  • Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
  • Check saw blades for bluntness or damage.
  • Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Dispose of used blades in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment.
  • Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.
       


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 splitting

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

1.2 Identify type and quantity of products for splitting.

1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness

1.4 Plan splitting process in line with work order.

2. Split wood products

2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.

2.2 Feed material into machine at feed rate to optimise production output and quality.

2.3 Maintain splitting process and adjust to maximise feed rate, desired quality and output.

2.4 Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with environmental protection practices.

2.5 Direct processed wood to designated area in line with work order.

2.6 Identify routine processing problems and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

3. Complete operator maintenance

3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.

3.2 Check saw blades for bluntness or damage.

3.3 Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

3.4 Dispose of used blades in line with environmental protection practices.

3.5 Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment.

3.6 Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.7 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.

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 splitting wood products

split wood products in line a work order and within prescribed organisational specifications

store wood products in line with organisational requirements and OHS regulations

complete these types of basic non-specialist maintenance:

cleaning the machine of wood chips and sawdust

replacing blunt saw blades

inspecting machine parts for wear or damage, including guards

greasing and lubricating moving parts

checking the operation of emergency stop buttons and lock out systems.

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

purpose, features and operation of equipment used to split wood products:

hydraulic axe and rams

circular saws

bench saws

band saws

maintenance tools and equipment for saws

typical work flow processes for splitting posts or firewood

typical flow of timber supply in and out of the sawing area

range of cutting patterns used on timber to achieve maximum output of split posts and firewood

range of feed rates and how they affect production output and finished quality of split posts and firewood

methods for assessing saw blade condition

characteristics of timber and timber defects

splitting processes, feed rates and finish

blade condition assessment

storage systems and labelling

environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber

typical timber defects and how they affect ability to produce quality split posts and firewood:

incorrect moisture content

warp

wane

curvature

cupping

shakes

insect defects

knots

resin pockets

organisational policies and procedures specific to producing splitting wood products:

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

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting processing problems and equipment faults.

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 splitting

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

1.2 Identify type and quantity of products for splitting.

1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness

1.4 Plan splitting process in line with work order.

2. Split wood products

2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.

2.2 Feed material into machine at feed rate to optimise production output and quality.

2.3 Maintain splitting process and adjust to maximise feed rate, desired quality and output.

2.4 Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with environmental protection practices.

2.5 Direct processed wood to designated area in line with work order.

2.6 Identify routine processing problems and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

3. Complete operator maintenance

3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.

3.2 Check saw blades for bluntness or damage.

3.3 Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

3.4 Dispose of used blades in line with environmental protection practices.

3.5 Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment.

3.6 Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.7 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.

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 products for splitting. 
Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness 
Plan splitting process in line with work order. 
Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 
Feed material into machine at feed rate to optimise production output and quality. 
Maintain splitting process and adjust to maximise feed rate, desired quality and output. 
Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with environmental protection practices. 
Direct processed wood to designated area in line with work order. 
Identify routine processing problems and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. 
Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment. 
Check saw blades for bluntness or damage. 
Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 
Dispose of used blades in line with environmental protection practices. 
Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment. 
Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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