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

FWPWPP3221 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Trim new panels to size

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPWPP3221 - Trim new panels to size
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to trim new panels to size with automated trimming saws as they progress along the production line.The unit applies to production operators and technicians who trim new panels to size 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.

The following resources must be made available:

automated trimming saws

maintenance tools and equipment for saws

consumable saw blades

personal protective equipment suitable for trimming panels to size

a diverse range of commercial panels

manufacturers’ instructions for use and maintenance of equipment

work order with specific instructions for trimming and storing panels

template documents for recording production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational procedures for trimming panels to size.

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 trimming
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Select personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Plan material trimming sequences in line with work order.
       
Element: Trim panels to size
  • Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
  • Set feed system to stop material automatically for trimming to be completed.
  • Monitor trimming sequence until new panel production run ceases.
  • Check cuts for length within set tolerance.
  • Dispose of incorrect cuts, off cuts and defective material in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Stack material safely in designated location in line with work order.
       
Element: Complete operator maintenance
  • Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment
  • Check saw blades for bluntness or damage.
  • Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Keep saw area clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements 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 trimming

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

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

1.3 Plan material trimming sequences in line with work order.

2. Trim panels to size

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

2.2 Set feed system to stop material automatically for trimming to be completed.

2.3 Monitor trimming sequence until new panel production run ceases.

2.4 Check cuts for length within set tolerance.

2.5 Dispose of incorrect cuts, off cuts and defective material in line with environmental protection practices.

2.6 Stack material safely in designated location in line with work order.

3. Complete operator maintenance

3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment

3.2 Check saw blades for bluntness or damage.

3.3 Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

3.4 Keep saw area clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.5 Record and report production outcomes, 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:

produce trimmed panels in line with individual work orders prescribing different lengths and tolerances and number of panels; types of panels includes:

medium density fibreboard

laminated veneer

chipboard

fibreboard

plywood

continuous ply

across the above jobs, complete cutting patterns and sequences for single straight cuts and angles requiring one cutting pass set for multiple cuts of the same size

for each of the above jobs, stack batches of cut panels in storage location according to common length

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

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

environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

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

warp

wane

cupping

shakes

insect defects

knots

resin pockets

cutting patterns and sequences for single straight cuts and angles requiring one cutting pass

range of industry standard lengths, cross sections and tolerances and applicable terminology

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

storage layout and categories for stacking finished panels

purpose, features and operation of equipment used to trim new panels to size:

automated trimming saws

conveyor belt systems

methods for assessing saw blade condition and completing and basic non-specialist repair and maintenance for saws

organisational procedures specific to trimming new panels to size:

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

communication reporting lines

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

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 trimming

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

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

1.3 Plan material trimming sequences in line with work order.

2. Trim panels to size

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

2.2 Set feed system to stop material automatically for trimming to be completed.

2.3 Monitor trimming sequence until new panel production run ceases.

2.4 Check cuts for length within set tolerance.

2.5 Dispose of incorrect cuts, off cuts and defective material in line with environmental protection practices.

2.6 Stack material safely in designated location in line with work order.

3. Complete operator maintenance

3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment

3.2 Check saw blades for bluntness or damage.

3.3 Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

3.4 Keep saw area clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.

3.5 Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements 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 personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Plan material trimming sequences in line with work order. 
Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 
Set feed system to stop material automatically for trimming to be completed. 
Monitor trimming sequence until new panel production run ceases. 
Check cuts for length within set tolerance. 
Dispose of incorrect cuts, off cuts and defective material in line with environmental protection practices. 
Stack material safely in designated location in line with work order. 
Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment 
Check saw blades for bluntness or damage. 
Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 
Keep saw area clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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