FWPSAW4208 - Plan for and coordinate timber kiln drying operations Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
FWPSAW4208 Mapping and Delivery Guide Plan for and coordinate timber kiln drying operations
Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
FWPSAW4208 - Plan for and coordinate timber kiln drying operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting
X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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 for implementing timber kiln drying operations
Confirm type of kiln, kiln controls and workplace drying and kiln management procedures
Review drying and production schedule and confirm production targets, specifications and performance indicators
Confirm workplace health and safety, quality and environmental protection practices and/or procedures for work task
Confirm legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to timber drying operations
Identify hazards and associated risks, and implement corrective actions according to workplace procedures
Inspect raw materials, identify possible production and quality implications and communicate variations to production methods to team members
Assess pre-drying suitability of product, and remove non-conforming product according to workplace procedures
Communicate drying and production schedule, production targets, specifications and performance indicators to team members
Maintain communication with team members to ensure production schedule and workplace health and safety, environmental protection and quality requirements are met
Plan process cycles and develop timber drying schedule
Element: Coordinate timber kiln drying operations
Confirm capability, capacity and components of timber drying kiln and implement standard operating procedures for kiln
Assist team members to identify faults and rectify or report production problems
Oversee loading of timber according to quantities scheduled for drying and workplace procedures
Check and analyse process trends
Monitor performance of operational personnel according to workplace procedures
Implement modifications for optimum performance in drying process
Check and control seasoning chambers throughout drying process
Assess and confirm timber drying performance, and identify complying product according to workplace procedures
Oversee transfer and storage of dried timber
Respond to breakdowns, disruptions and unplanned events according to workplace procedures
Complete operating logs and seasoning records
Investigate, record and report production problems and equipment faults
Element: Oversee maintenance and inventory management requirements
Monitor implementation of routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning requirements
Maintain product and material inventory levels to meet production and contingency requirements
Element: Evaluate timber kiln drying operations
Analyse data and observations on drying operations, faults, workplace health and safety incidents and output to identify opportunities for process improvement
Report on production, safety, environment and quality metrics to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
Seek comments and feedback from team members to identify opportunities for process improvement
Analyse feasibility of potential process improvements
Document process improvements and communicate to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
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:
(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)
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.
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
Confirm type of kiln, kiln controls and workplace drying and kiln management procedures
Review drying and production schedule and confirm production targets, specifications and performance indicators
Confirm workplace health and safety, quality and environmental protection practices and/or procedures for work task
Confirm legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to timber drying operations
Identify hazards and associated risks, and implement corrective actions according to workplace procedures
Inspect raw materials, identify possible production and quality implications and communicate variations to production methods to team members
Assess pre-drying suitability of product, and remove non-conforming product according to workplace procedures
Communicate drying and production schedule, production targets, specifications and performance indicators to team members
Maintain communication with team members to ensure production schedule and workplace health and safety, environmental protection and quality requirements are met
Plan process cycles and develop timber drying schedule
Confirm capability, capacity and components of timber drying kiln and implement standard operating procedures for kiln
Assist team members to identify faults and rectify or report production problems
Oversee loading of timber according to quantities scheduled for drying and workplace procedures
Check and analyse process trends
Monitor performance of operational personnel according to workplace procedures
Implement modifications for optimum performance in drying process
Check and control seasoning chambers throughout drying process
Assess and confirm timber drying performance, and identify complying product according to workplace procedures
Oversee transfer and storage of dried timber
Respond to breakdowns, disruptions and unplanned events according to workplace procedures
Complete operating logs and seasoning records
Investigate, record and report production problems and equipment faults
Monitor implementation of routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning requirements
Maintain product and material inventory levels to meet production and contingency requirements
Analyse data and observations on drying operations, faults, workplace health and safety incidents and output to identify opportunities for process improvement
Report on production, safety, environment and quality metrics to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
Seek comments and feedback from team members to identify opportunities for process improvement
Analyse feasibility of potential process improvements
Document process improvements and communicate to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
FWPSAW4208 - Plan for and coordinate timber kiln drying operations
Assessment task 1: [title]
Student name:
Student ID:
I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.
Student signature:
Result: Competent Not yet competent
Feedback to student
Assessor name:
Signature:
Date:
Assessment Record Sheet
FWPSAW4208 - Plan for and coordinate timber kiln drying operations
Student name:
Student ID:
Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent
(add lines for each task)
Feedback to student:
Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent