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

FWPWPP3213 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Heat treat material

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPWPP3213 - Heat treat material
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to heat treat material in standard or controlled humidity ovens to achieve the desired moisture content and curing.The unit applies to production operators and technicians who heat treat materials in a forest and wood products factory setting and includes 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.

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 heat treating
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Identify and obtain type and quantity of material for heat treatment.
  • Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Plan heat treating process cycles in line with work order.
       
Element: Dry material
  • 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 and set heating temperature and humidity for optimal product recovery.
  • Adjust oven settings to suit process cycles and material condition, and monitor continually.
  • Follow emergency shutdown procedures in response to oven alarm.
  • Prepare racks containing materials of consistent processing condition and allowable range of thickness and load into oven, maximising space.
  • Assess material visually and measure moisture levels to ensure specified outcome.
  • Tag or mark processed racks and take samples of material for testing.
  • Record and report heat treating process to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Redistribute material
  • Regrade material in line with industry standards.
  • Direct material to storage or processing operations in line with organisational procedures.
  • Reject and dispose of defective material in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Clean work area in line with organisational safety procedures.
       
Element: Complete operator maintenance
  • Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
  • Check heat treating mechanisms for effective condition.
  • Adjust and maintain temperature and humidity settings, water drainage, atomising sprays and fans in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Keep oven clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.
       


Evidence Required

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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 heat treating

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

1.2 Identify and obtain type and quantity of material for heat treatment.

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

1.4 Plan heat treating process cycles in line with work order.

2. Dry material

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 and set heating temperature and humidity for optimal product recovery.

2.3 Adjust oven settings to suit process cycles and material condition, and monitor continually.

2.4 Follow emergency shutdown procedures in response to oven alarm.

2.5 Prepare racks containing materials of consistent processing condition and allowable range of thickness and load into oven, maximising space.

2.6 Assess material visually and measure moisture levels to ensure specified outcome.

2.7 Tag or mark processed racks and take samples of material for testing.

2.8 Record and report heat treating process to appropriate personnel.

3. Redistribute material

3.1 Regrade material in line with industry standards.

3.2 Direct material to storage or processing operations in line with organisational procedures.

3.3 Reject and dispose of defective material in line with environmental protection practices.

3.4 Clean work area in line with organisational safety procedures.

4. Complete operator maintenance

4.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.

4.2 Check heat treating mechanisms for effective condition.

4.3 Adjust and maintain temperature and humidity settings, water drainage, atomising sprays and fans in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.

4.4 Keep oven clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.

4.5 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements 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:

operate an oven to heat treat materials in line with individual work orders prescribing different quantities for each job. Materials for treatment include:

logs

raw boards

laminated panels

coves

board

medium density fibreboard

plywood

for each of the above jobs, direct materials to appropriate storage location or to downstream processing

after each of the above jobs, complete operator maintenance on the oven used.

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

environmental protection practices for operating and maintaining heat treatment ovens:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing defective materials

purpose of heat treating materials

characteristics of materials, effects of the heat treatment process and appropriate range of temperatures and humidity levels:

logs

raw boards

laminated panels

coves

board

medium density fibreboard

plywood

methods used to visually assess condition of materials and measure moisture content after the treatment process

typical work flow processes and heat treatment techniques

typical flow of material supply in and out of the heat treatment area

purpose, features and operation of equipment used for heat treating materials:

standard or controlled humidity type ovens including:

temperature and humidity settings

water drainage

atomising sprays

fans

racks

different types of lifting equipment which including:

fork lifts

slings

trolley jacks

gantry cranes

loaders

moisture probes

methods used to maintain heat treatment ovens

organisational procedures specific to heat treating materials:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting process outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 heat treating

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

1.2 Identify and obtain type and quantity of material for heat treatment.

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

1.4 Plan heat treating process cycles in line with work order.

2. Dry material

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 and set heating temperature and humidity for optimal product recovery.

2.3 Adjust oven settings to suit process cycles and material condition, and monitor continually.

2.4 Follow emergency shutdown procedures in response to oven alarm.

2.5 Prepare racks containing materials of consistent processing condition and allowable range of thickness and load into oven, maximising space.

2.6 Assess material visually and measure moisture levels to ensure specified outcome.

2.7 Tag or mark processed racks and take samples of material for testing.

2.8 Record and report heat treating process to appropriate personnel.

3. Redistribute material

3.1 Regrade material in line with industry standards.

3.2 Direct material to storage or processing operations in line with organisational procedures.

3.3 Reject and dispose of defective material in line with environmental protection practices.

3.4 Clean work area in line with organisational safety procedures.

4. Complete operator maintenance

4.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.

4.2 Check heat treating mechanisms for effective condition.

4.3 Adjust and maintain temperature and humidity settings, water drainage, atomising sprays and fans in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.

4.4 Keep oven clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.

4.5 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.

Not Applicable

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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. 
Identify and obtain type and quantity of material for heat treatment. 
Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Plan heat treating process cycles 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 and set heating temperature and humidity for optimal product recovery. 
Adjust oven settings to suit process cycles and material condition, and monitor continually. 
Follow emergency shutdown procedures in response to oven alarm. 
Prepare racks containing materials of consistent processing condition and allowable range of thickness and load into oven, maximising space. 
Assess material visually and measure moisture levels to ensure specified outcome. 
Tag or mark processed racks and take samples of material for testing. 
Record and report heat treating process to appropriate personnel. 
Regrade material in line with industry standards. 
Direct material to storage or processing operations in line with organisational procedures. 
Reject and dispose of defective material in line with environmental protection practices. 
Clean work area in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment. 
Check heat treating mechanisms for effective condition. 
Adjust and maintain temperature and humidity settings, water drainage, atomising sprays and fans in line with manufacturer’s recommendations. 
Keep oven clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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