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

FWPSAW3215 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Screen wood chips

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPSAW3215 - Screen wood chips
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to screen wood chips for species, size and defects using mechanical screen processes. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.The unit applies to Sawmill Worker, Production 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:

conveyors, chutes or track systems that move processed wood chips from chipping machines to the screening system

one or more of the following types of wood chip screening systems:

mechanical

automated

digitised

computer assisted

a selection of wood chips

personal protective equipment suitable for screening wood chips

manufacturers’ instructions and recommendations for use of equipment

work order with specific instructions for screening of chips and the chip size

documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proformas for recording processing and equipment faults

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational policies and procedures for screening woodchips.

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 screening
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and use in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Identify and obtain type and quantity of wood chips to be screened from production process.
  • Plan screening process in line with work order.
       
Element: Screen wood chips
  • Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
  • Complete pre start-up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • Start machines and feed systems and adjust screen to wood chip size.
  • Rake and clear coarse and fine screens to remove oversized material in line with organisational procedures.
  • Sample and analyse screening regularly to ensure wood chips conform to quality specifications and organisational requirements.
  • Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Monitor screening continually for matter which may cause contamination.
  • Monitor conveyor operations and clear jams to ensure free flow of output material to transfer systems.
  • Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report 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 screening

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

1.2 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and use in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.3 Identify and obtain type and quantity of wood chips to be screened from production process.

1.4 Plan screening process in line with work order.

2. Screen wood chips

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

2.2 Complete pre start-up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness.

2.3 Start machines and feed systems and adjust screen to wood chip size.

2.4 Rake and clear coarse and fine screens to remove oversized material in line with organisational procedures.

2.5 Sample and analyse screening regularly to ensure wood chips conform to quality specifications and organisational requirements.

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

2.7 Monitor screening continually for matter which may cause contamination.

2.8 Monitor conveyor operations and clear jams to ensure free flow of output material to transfer systems.

2.9 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report 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 screening wood chips

screen wood chips in line with a work order and within prescribed organisational requirements

direct wood chips to the transfer process in line with organisational requirements and OHS regulations

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

purpose, features and operation of equipment used for screening wood chips:

conveyors, chutes or track systems that move processed wood chips from chipping machines to the screening system

different types of wood chip screening systems:

mechanical

automated

digitised

computer assisted

range of characteristics used to screen and sort wood chips:

species

size

moisture content

contaminants

typical contaminants found in wood chips, and how they affect ability to produce quality products:

bark

charcoal

rock and metal

industry and organisational specific quality specifications for wood chips

stages of the wood chip production, screening and transfer process

environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:

cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

reducing water and energy use

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber

typical flow of material supply in and out of the wood chip screening area

organisational policies and procedures specific to screening woodchips:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis use of personal protective and other equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting processing 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 screening

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

1.2 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and use in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.3 Identify and obtain type and quantity of wood chips to be screened from production process.

1.4 Plan screening process in line with work order.

2. Screen wood chips

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

2.2 Complete pre start-up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness.

2.3 Start machines and feed systems and adjust screen to wood chip size.

2.4 Rake and clear coarse and fine screens to remove oversized material in line with organisational procedures.

2.5 Sample and analyse screening regularly to ensure wood chips conform to quality specifications and organisational requirements.

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

2.7 Monitor screening continually for matter which may cause contamination.

2.8 Monitor conveyor operations and clear jams to ensure free flow of output material to transfer systems.

2.9 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report 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. 
Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and use in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 
Identify and obtain type and quantity of wood chips to be screened from production process. 
Plan screening process in line with work order. 
Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 
Complete pre start-up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness. 
Start machines and feed systems and adjust screen to wood chip size. 
Rake and clear coarse and fine screens to remove oversized material in line with organisational procedures. 
Sample and analyse screening regularly to ensure wood chips conform to quality specifications and organisational requirements. 
Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with environmental protection practices. 
Monitor screening continually for matter which may cause contamination. 
Monitor conveyor operations and clear jams to ensure free flow of output material to transfer systems. 
Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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