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

FWPWPP3218 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and coordinate machining of panels

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPWPP3218 - Plan and coordinate machining of panels
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to manage operational logistics for panel machining activities which includes planning cutting patterns and schedules for operators.The unit applies to production operators and technicians who plan and coordinate machining of panels in a forest and wood products factory and also involves monitoring and evaluating processes and problems to determine and recommend improvements.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:

computers, keyboards, printers and software used to prepare planning and production documents

machining production line with a continuous conveyor belt system

saws which must include at least one of the following:

manually controlled docking and trimming saws

band saws

bench saws

panel saws

saws with adjustable angle

saws with one or multiple blades

table saws

personal protective equipment suitable for coordinating machining production lines

panels of various dimensions which must include one or more of the following:

laminated

veneered

plywood

chipboard

fibreboard

medium density fibreboard

templates for:

cutting pattern documents

cutting schedules

operating logs and cutting records

process improvement reports

records for equipment faults

production order for panels with specific instructions for sizes, shapes or profiles

organisational procedures for planning and coordinating panel machining operations

a team of operators with whom the individual can interact.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting. Machining operations must be present in order that the individual can monitor, assess and modify schedules in response to changing circumstances.

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 machining operations
  • Interpret production orders and plan production of panel types and sizes.
  • Develop panel machining schedules to ensure optimum production outcomes.
  • Plan and document cutting patterns to maximise output and minimise wastage.
  • Communicate all information to operators in line with organisational procedures
       
Element: Coordinate panel cutting operations
  • Identify and record variations in panel condition and report to operators.
  • Assist operators to resolve machining problems.
  • Monitor panel cutting processes; assess effectiveness of cutting pattern and ability to maintain schedule.
  • Modify cutting patterns and schedules to ensure optimum performance and communicate changes to operators.
  • Ensure machined panels are directed to designated area for storage or transferred for further processing.
  • Direct processes for rejecting and disposing of sub-standard machined panels and off-cuts in line with organisational safety procedures and environmental protection practices.
  • Complete and maintain operating logs and cutting records in line with organisational procedures.
  • Investigate and record major processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Evaluate machining performance
  • Monitor and evaluate panel cutting operations and output to determine process improvements.
  • Analyse systematic problems with equipment and panel quality for potential to improve machining processes.
  • Document recommended process improvements and communicate to appropriate personnel in line with organisational 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 machining operations

1.1 Interpret production orders and plan production of panel types and sizes.

1.2 Develop panel machining schedules to ensure optimum production outcomes.

1.3 Plan and document cutting patterns to maximise output and minimise wastage.

1.4 Communicate all information to operators in line with organisational procedures

2. Coordinate panel cutting operations

2.1 Identify and record variations in panel condition and report to operators.

2.2 Assist operators to resolve machining problems.

2.3 Monitor panel cutting processes; assess effectiveness of cutting pattern and ability to maintain schedule.

2.4 Modify cutting patterns and schedules to ensure optimum performance and communicate changes to operators.

2.5 Ensure machined panels are directed to designated area for storage or transferred for further processing.

2.6 Direct processes for rejecting and disposing of sub-standard machined panels and off-cuts in line with organisational safety procedures and environmental protection practices.

2.7 Complete and maintain operating logs and cutting records in line with organisational procedures.

2.8 Investigate and record major processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

3. Evaluate machining performance

3.1 Monitor and evaluate panel cutting operations and output to determine process improvements.

3.2 Analyse systematic problems with equipment and panel quality for potential to improve machining processes.

3.3 Document recommended process improvements and communicate to appropriate personnel in line with organisational 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:

plan and coordinate panel machining operations for production jobs in line with different production orders for each job

determine, document and communicate cutting patterns and schedules for each of the above jobs

assess panel output during machining operations for:

size

volume recovery

quality finish

dimensional consistency

monitor, assess and modify schedules in response to changing circumstances within each of the above production jobs

complete operating logs and cutting records for each of the above production jobs

complete a detailed report about systematic issues arising across the jobs covering problems with processes, equipment and panels including recommendations for process improvements.

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

environmental protection practices for machining panels:

reducing water and energy use

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

operational capacity of panel machining equipment

stages of the panel machining process

typical flow of panel supply in and out of the machining area

range of cutting patterns used on panels to achieve maximum output

methods of determining cutting schedules to maximise:

equipment and labour use

volume return from panels

efficient handling of panels to be machined

typical timber panel defects and how they affect ability to produce quality machined panels:

warp

wane

cupping

shakes

insect defects

knots

resin pockets

methods used to:

assess panel cutting processes for quality of outcomes

diagnose and analyse systematic problems with equipment and panels

format, content and use of:

cutting pattern documents

cutting schedules

operating logs and cutting records

process improvement reports

organisational procedures specific to planning and coordinating panel machining operations:

communication reporting lines for operator team members and self

documenting cutting patterns, schedules and reports

recording and reporting systematic equipment faults.

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. Plan machining operations

1.1 Interpret production orders and plan production of panel types and sizes.

1.2 Develop panel machining schedules to ensure optimum production outcomes.

1.3 Plan and document cutting patterns to maximise output and minimise wastage.

1.4 Communicate all information to operators in line with organisational procedures

2. Coordinate panel cutting operations

2.1 Identify and record variations in panel condition and report to operators.

2.2 Assist operators to resolve machining problems.

2.3 Monitor panel cutting processes; assess effectiveness of cutting pattern and ability to maintain schedule.

2.4 Modify cutting patterns and schedules to ensure optimum performance and communicate changes to operators.

2.5 Ensure machined panels are directed to designated area for storage or transferred for further processing.

2.6 Direct processes for rejecting and disposing of sub-standard machined panels and off-cuts in line with organisational safety procedures and environmental protection practices.

2.7 Complete and maintain operating logs and cutting records in line with organisational procedures.

2.8 Investigate and record major processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

3. Evaluate machining performance

3.1 Monitor and evaluate panel cutting operations and output to determine process improvements.

3.2 Analyse systematic problems with equipment and panel quality for potential to improve machining processes.

3.3 Document recommended process improvements and communicate to appropriate personnel in line with organisational 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
Interpret production orders and plan production of panel types and sizes. 
Develop panel machining schedules to ensure optimum production outcomes. 
Plan and document cutting patterns to maximise output and minimise wastage. 
Communicate all information to operators in line with organisational procedures 
Identify and record variations in panel condition and report to operators. 
Assist operators to resolve machining problems. 
Monitor panel cutting processes; assess effectiveness of cutting pattern and ability to maintain schedule. 
Modify cutting patterns and schedules to ensure optimum performance and communicate changes to operators. 
Ensure machined panels are directed to designated area for storage or transferred for further processing. 
Direct processes for rejecting and disposing of sub-standard machined panels and off-cuts in line with organisational safety procedures and environmental protection practices. 
Complete and maintain operating logs and cutting records in line with organisational procedures. 
Investigate and record major processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. 
Monitor and evaluate panel cutting operations and output to determine process improvements. 
Analyse systematic problems with equipment and panel quality for potential to improve machining processes. 
Document recommended process improvements and communicate to appropriate personnel in line with organisational procedures. 

Forms

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