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

FWPSAW4201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and monitor timber treatment plant operations

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPSAW4201 - Plan and monitor timber treatment plant operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan, monitor, modify and assess timber treatment plant operations, within the scope of the person’s job and authority. The unit applies to those who treat timber in a forest products factory setting such as a production or treatment plant supervisor. Copper Chrome Arsenate (CCA) chemical is a restricted chemical product, which means that CCA can only be supplied and handled by suitably trained and authorised persons.The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) advised that as of 1 July 2012, CCA products can only be supplied to, and used by, suitably trained persons authorised under a relevant state or territory law from that date.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction.In Victoria, to comply with licence/permit requirements, organisations must ensure that employees working with CCA demonstrate competence in this unit (FWPSAW3201 Treat timber), or that persons working with CCA do so under the direct supervision (sight and sound) of a trained and authorised person. For regulatory information and details in other states and territories refer to the state or territory licensing body.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

personal protective equipment suitable for chemically treating timber

manufacturers ‘safety data sheets, or equivalent plain English information, for chemicals and preservative solutions

work order with specific instructions for chemical treatment of timber

template documents for recording chemical stock levels, processes and equipment faults

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational procedures for chemically treating timber

a suitably licensed person to monitor and supervise handling of CCA during assessment.

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 treatment plant procedures
  • Identify site-based workplace procedures relevant to treatment of timber.
  • Assess timber condition and characteristics and record moisture content.
  • Apply timber treatment schedules in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
  • Plan and apply water management procedures.
  • Plan and prescribe waste minimisation and control measures.
  • Establish and maintain communication with others in line with organisational and workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements.
       
Element: Monitor treatment plant performance
  • Check and interpret charge sheets to ensure accuracy.
  • Check and interpret reconciliation statements to ensure accuracy.
  • Check and analyse process trends for optimum performance.
  • Monitor treatment operations and output to record possible process improvements and to ensure maximum cost effectiveness.
  • Control non-conforming treated timber in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
  • Investigate, record and report treatment operations, major problems and equipment faults in line with site requirements.
       
Element: Modify operations and assess technical developments
  • Initiate approved modifications to schedules to ensure optimum performance.
  • Document and communicate treatment improvement modifications in line with site procedures.
  • Diagnose developments in treatment processes and related technology for possible implementation.
  • Analyse and assess technical developments for potential incorporation into existing plant operations and procedures.
  • Authorise, trial, document and introduce proposed developments into site operations.
  • Dispose of timber from unsuccessful trials in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
       


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 treatment plant procedures

1.1 Identify site-based workplace procedures relevant to treatment of timber.

1.2 Assess timber condition and characteristics and record moisture content.

1.3 Apply timber treatment schedules in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

1.4 Plan and apply water management procedures.

1.5 Plan and prescribe waste minimisation and control measures.

1.6 Establish and maintain communication with others in line with organisational and workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements.

2. Monitor treatment plant performance

2.1 Check and interpret charge sheets to ensure accuracy.

2.2 Check and interpret reconciliation statements to ensure accuracy.

2.3 Check and analyse process trends for optimum performance.

2.4 Monitor treatment operations and output to record possible process improvements and to ensure maximum cost effectiveness.

2.5 Control non-conforming treated timber in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

2.6 Investigate, record and report treatment operations, major problems and equipment faults in line with site requirements.

3. Modify operations and assess technical developments

3.1 Initiate approved modifications to schedules to ensure optimum performance.

3.2 Document and communicate treatment improvement modifications in line with site procedures.

3.3 Diagnose developments in treatment processes and related technology for possible implementation.

3.4 Analyse and assess technical developments for potential incorporation into existing plant operations and procedures.

3.5 Authorise, trial, document and introduce proposed developments into site operations.

3.6 Dispose of timber from unsuccessful trials in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

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 planning and monitoring timber treatment plant operations

assess, schedule and apply treatment plant procedures for timber samples

monitor treatment plant performance and modify operations as required

analyse and assess technical developments for incorporation into existing operations and procedures

map processing conditions to establish trends and use this information for modifications

modify timber treatment plant operations for the enterprise

follow planning, communications and scheduling for timber treatment plant operations

complete workplace documentation required for timber treatment plant operations including charge sheets to complete records of:

treatment plant charge

amount of power and energy developed and used, and

reconciliation statements:

statements reflecting chemical usage and cost

treatment times for cycles

breakdown losses

energy costs

modification expenses.

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

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for planning and monitoring timber treatment plant operations

Australian Standards for Timber Treatment

environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the safe use and storage of chemicals and minimising carbon emissions

typical work flow processes and techniques for chemically treating timber:

full cell

modified cell

empty cell

double vacuum

immersion

rueping

dip diffusion

vat and sprays

moisture content of timber for treatment

effective and efficient use of energy

effective and efficient use of materials

timber treatment plant operation procedures

water management methodologies

waste minimisation control measures

treatment plant modification strategies

technical development diagnosis and solution methodologies

types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.


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 treatment plant procedures

1.1 Identify site-based workplace procedures relevant to treatment of timber.

1.2 Assess timber condition and characteristics and record moisture content.

1.3 Apply timber treatment schedules in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

1.4 Plan and apply water management procedures.

1.5 Plan and prescribe waste minimisation and control measures.

1.6 Establish and maintain communication with others in line with organisational and workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements.

2. Monitor treatment plant performance

2.1 Check and interpret charge sheets to ensure accuracy.

2.2 Check and interpret reconciliation statements to ensure accuracy.

2.3 Check and analyse process trends for optimum performance.

2.4 Monitor treatment operations and output to record possible process improvements and to ensure maximum cost effectiveness.

2.5 Control non-conforming treated timber in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

2.6 Investigate, record and report treatment operations, major problems and equipment faults in line with site requirements.

3. Modify operations and assess technical developments

3.1 Initiate approved modifications to schedules to ensure optimum performance.

3.2 Document and communicate treatment improvement modifications in line with site procedures.

3.3 Diagnose developments in treatment processes and related technology for possible implementation.

3.4 Analyse and assess technical developments for potential incorporation into existing plant operations and procedures.

3.5 Authorise, trial, document and introduce proposed developments into site operations.

3.6 Dispose of timber from unsuccessful trials in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

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
Identify site-based workplace procedures relevant to treatment of timber. 
Assess timber condition and characteristics and record moisture content. 
Apply timber treatment schedules in line with site procedures and environmental requirements. 
Plan and apply water management procedures. 
Plan and prescribe waste minimisation and control measures. 
Establish and maintain communication with others in line with organisational and workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements. 
Check and interpret charge sheets to ensure accuracy. 
Check and interpret reconciliation statements to ensure accuracy. 
Check and analyse process trends for optimum performance. 
Monitor treatment operations and output to record possible process improvements and to ensure maximum cost effectiveness. 
Control non-conforming treated timber in line with site procedures and environmental requirements. 
Investigate, record and report treatment operations, major problems and equipment faults in line with site requirements. 
Initiate approved modifications to schedules to ensure optimum performance. 
Document and communicate treatment improvement modifications in line with site procedures. 
Diagnose developments in treatment processes and related technology for possible implementation. 
Analyse and assess technical developments for potential incorporation into existing plant operations and procedures. 
Authorise, trial, document and introduce proposed developments into site operations. 
Dispose of timber from unsuccessful trials in line with site procedures and environmental requirements. 

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