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

FWPWPP2205 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare chip or fibre blends

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPWPP2205 - Prepare chip or fibre blends
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required produce chip and fibre blends in readiness for the production of panel products. It includes operating a mixing system, monitoring production flow and completing operator maintenance.The unit applies to production workers who prepare chip or fibre blends in a forest and wood products factory setting. It includes operating a mixing system, monitoring production flow and completing operator maintenance.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:

mixer with pre-programmed mix quantities

personal protective equipment suitable for preparing chip and fibre blends

wood chips

glue which must include one or more of the following:

water based

resin based

synthetic

recipes for blending chips and fibre using glue

manufacturers’:

safety data sheets

instructions for equipment use

recommendations for maintaining equipment

work order with specific instructions for the preparation of chip or fibre blends

template documents for recording production outcomes and equipment faults

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational procedures for preparing chip and fibre blends.

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 mixing
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Select type and quantity of glue and other ingredients in line with work order.
  • Plan mixing process in line with work order.
       
Element: Mix ingredients
  • Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
  • Start and adjust ingredient mixing and feed systems to produce chip or fibre blend; check blend production regularly.
  • Monitor additive levels and replenish in line with mixing process requirements.
  • Take test samples of mix regularly in line with organisational procedures.
  • Keep material chutes free of blockages and where required correct system leakages.
       
Element: Complete operator maintenance
  • Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
  • Flush clean mixing systems and components in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Isolate blender system and clean in line with and environmental protection practices.
  • Dispose of excess glue in line with environmental protection practices and store unused glue.
  • Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults 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 mixing

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

1.2 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Select type and quantity of glue and other ingredients in line with work order.

1.4 Plan mixing process in line with work order.

2. Mix ingredients

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

2.2 Start and adjust ingredient mixing and feed systems to produce chip or fibre blend; check blend production regularly.

2.3 Monitor additive levels and replenish in line with mixing process requirements.

2.4 Take test samples of mix regularly in line with organisational procedures.

2.5 Keep material chutes free of blockages and where required correct system leakages.

3. Complete operator maintenance

3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.

3.2 Flush clean mixing systems and components in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.3 Isolate blender system and clean in line with and environmental protection practices.

3.4 Dispose of excess glue in line with environmental protection practices and store unused glue.

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

3.6 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults 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:

prepare blends in line with individual work orders that prescribe different quantities for each job; types of blend include:

chip blend

fibre blend

use water based and resin glues:

across the above jobs, monitor and adjust the feed system with consideration given to:

white water

stock level

fibre consistency

feed level

steam flow

raw water

noise

power consumption.

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

environmental protection practices for preparing chip and fibre blends:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of hazardous substances

storage layout and categories for:

raw materials

finished blends

typical flow of material supply in and out of the blending area

typical work flow processes for preparing chip and fibre blends

methods used to:

mix glues

blend wood chips and glue

test samples of mix for consistency

safely store glue

purpose, features, operation and basic non-specialist maintenance of equipment used to prepare chip and fibre blends:

mixer with pre-programmed mix quantities and cycles with manually controlled feed, blender and transfer systems

organisational procedures specific to preparing chip and fibre blends:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out, use of personal protective equipment and handling hazardous substances

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting production outcomes 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 mixing

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

1.2 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Select type and quantity of glue and other ingredients in line with work order.

1.4 Plan mixing process in line with work order.

2. Mix ingredients

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

2.2 Start and adjust ingredient mixing and feed systems to produce chip or fibre blend; check blend production regularly.

2.3 Monitor additive levels and replenish in line with mixing process requirements.

2.4 Take test samples of mix regularly in line with organisational procedures.

2.5 Keep material chutes free of blockages and where required correct system leakages.

3. Complete operator maintenance

3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.

3.2 Flush clean mixing systems and components in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.

3.3 Isolate blender system and clean in line with and environmental protection practices.

3.4 Dispose of excess glue in line with environmental protection practices and store unused glue.

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

3.6 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults 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 equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Select type and quantity of glue and other ingredients in line with work order. 
Plan mixing process in line with work order. 
Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 
Start and adjust ingredient mixing and feed systems to produce chip or fibre blend; check blend production regularly. 
Monitor additive levels and replenish in line with mixing process requirements. 
Take test samples of mix regularly in line with organisational procedures. 
Keep material chutes free of blockages and where required correct system leakages. 
Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment. 
Flush clean mixing systems and components in line with manufacturer’s recommendations. 
Isolate blender system and clean in line with and environmental protection practices. 
Dispose of excess glue in line with environmental protection practices and store unused glue. 
Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPWPP2205 - Prepare chip or fibre blends
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