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

FWPSAW3224 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate and monitor the wood chip stockpile

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPSAW3224 - Coordinate and monitor the wood chip stockpile
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to coordinate and monitor the movement and distribution of wood chips to, from and over the stockpile, including movement and loading. The work is undertaken in a forest and wood products factory setting. The unit applies to Production Worker, Chipper Operator, Machine Operator. 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 coordinating and monitoring the wood chip stockpile

wood chip stockpile

chip slinging equipment

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents

personal protective equipment suitable for coordinating and monitoring the wood chip stockpile

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: Plan stockpile operations
  • Review orders, and requirements for wood chip movement.
  • Produce stockpile schedules according to site procedures.
  • Check wood chip supplies.
       
Element: Control stockpile
  • Establish area for stockpile and estimate growth or contraction on basis of production and shipping schedules.
  • Review reach of chip slinging equipment.
  • Inspect stockpile and identify hazards within vehicle operational area.
       
Element: Coordinate wood chip movement and loading
  • Select and allocate vehicles and attachments to spread chips and load transport.
  • Advise site of spreading, movement and loading operations.
  • Coordinate stockpile levelling in accordance with site procedures.
  • Coordinate and direct wood chip retrieval from the stockpile edges to transport.
  • Investigate, record and report on wood chip movement and equipment faults in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
       


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. Plan stockpile operations

1.1 Review orders, and requirements for wood chip movement.

1.2 Produce stockpile schedules according to site procedures.

1.3 Check wood chip supplies.

2. Control stockpile

2.1 Establish area for stockpile and estimate growth or contraction on basis of production and shipping schedules.

2.2 Review reach of chip slinging equipment.

2.3 Inspect stockpile and identify hazards within vehicle operational area.

3. Coordinate wood chip movement and loading

3.1 Select and allocate vehicles and attachments to spread chips and load transport.

3.2 Advise site of spreading, movement and loading operations.

3.3 Coordinate stockpile levelling in accordance with site procedures.

3.4 Coordinate and direct wood chip retrieval from the stockpile edges to transport.

3.5 Investigate, record and report on wood chip movement and equipment faults in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

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 coordinating and monitoring the wood chip stockpile

plan, coordinate, communicate and schedule stockpile operations

safely use, and direct others to safely use, chip slinging equipment

maintain the stockpile so that it is stable, compact, and provides access for chip retrieval and for continued slinging

safely direct others when chips are being delivered and transported by wheeled or tracked dozers or loaders

maintain schedules so that sufficient quantities of chips are available to meet demands

maintain accurate records about the stockpile and the movement of woodchips and follow organisational procedures.

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

purpose and safe use of equipment used in coordinating and monitoring the wood chip stockpile including:

wheeled dozers and loaders

chip slinging equipment

wood chip movement and loading procedures

environmental protection requirements for maintenance and safe disposal of waste material from stockpiles, and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

organisational and site policies and procedures relating to the wood chip stockpile

environmental risks and hazards associated with stockpiles, which must include risks arising from forms of contamination

wood chip movement and loading procedures

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

maintenance procedures for tools and equipment.

Submission Requirements

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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. Plan stockpile operations

1.1 Review orders, and requirements for wood chip movement.

1.2 Produce stockpile schedules according to site procedures.

1.3 Check wood chip supplies.

2. Control stockpile

2.1 Establish area for stockpile and estimate growth or contraction on basis of production and shipping schedules.

2.2 Review reach of chip slinging equipment.

2.3 Inspect stockpile and identify hazards within vehicle operational area.

3. Coordinate wood chip movement and loading

3.1 Select and allocate vehicles and attachments to spread chips and load transport.

3.2 Advise site of spreading, movement and loading operations.

3.3 Coordinate stockpile levelling in accordance with site procedures.

3.4 Coordinate and direct wood chip retrieval from the stockpile edges to transport.

3.5 Investigate, record and report on wood chip movement and equipment faults in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

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 orders, and requirements for wood chip movement. 
Produce stockpile schedules according to site procedures. 
Check wood chip supplies. 
Establish area for stockpile and estimate growth or contraction on basis of production and shipping schedules. 
Review reach of chip slinging equipment. 
Inspect stockpile and identify hazards within vehicle operational area. 
Select and allocate vehicles and attachments to spread chips and load transport. 
Advise site of spreading, movement and loading operations. 
Coordinate stockpile levelling in accordance with site procedures. 
Coordinate and direct wood chip retrieval from the stockpile edges to transport. 
Investigate, record and report on wood chip movement and equipment faults in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPSAW3224 - Coordinate and monitor the wood chip stockpile
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