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

FWPWPP3224 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Profile sand products

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPWPP3224 - Profile sand products
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to profile sand surfaces of curved or shaped products to achieve a smooth surface.The unit applies to production technicians and operators that profile sanding products in a forest and wood products factory setting.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

work order

profile sanding machine

sanding medium: sandpaper, emery cloth, sanding belt

transferral equipment

timber products which must include one or more of the following:

solid timber/moulded panel strips

building components

furniture components

bench tops

shaped panels

articles with moulded or shaped edges/surfaces

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents

personal protective equipment:

safety glasses

protective footwear

high visibility clothing.

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: Plan and prepare for sanding.
  • Review and check work order with relevant personnel.
  • Identify hazards and control risk according to site procedures.
  • Retrieve type and quantity of profiles to be sanded from the production process.
  • Check equipment for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations, using an inspection checklist.
  • Plan sanding process in line with site procedures.
  • Communicate plan with relevant personnel according to site procedures.
       
Element: Sand profiles and report faults.
  • Set sanding profile and feed rate for optimal smoothing of product and adjust to suit varying products.
  • Perform profile sanding in line with site requirements.
  • Regularly check and clean dust extraction equipment to avoid blockages.
  • Visually assess product quality to ensure specified outcome has been achieved.
  • Remove and replace worn sanding medium as required.
  • Reject and dispose of products with sanding defects in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
  • Record and report sanding process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Grade and distribute products and clean up.
  • Grade products in line with site requirements and industry standards.
  • Move material to storage or processing operations in line with site requirements.
  • Clean work area in line with site requirements.
       


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 and prepare for sanding.

1.1 Review and check work order with relevant personnel.

1.2 Identify hazards and control risk according to site procedures.

1.3 Retrieve type and quantity of profiles to be sanded from the production process.

1.4 Check equipment for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations, using an inspection checklist.

1.5 Plan sanding process in line with site procedures.

1.6 Communicate plan with relevant personnel according to site procedures.

2. Sand profiles and report faults.

2.1 Set sanding profile and feed rate for optimal smoothing of product and adjust to suit varying products.

2.2 Perform profile sanding in line with site requirements.

2.3 Regularly check and clean dust extraction equipment to avoid blockages.

2.4 Visually assess product quality to ensure specified outcome has been achieved.

2.5 Remove and replace worn sanding medium as required.

2.6 Reject and dispose of products with sanding defects in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

2.7 Record and report sanding process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

3. Grade and distribute products and clean up.

3.1 Grade products in line with site requirements and industry standards.

3.2 Move material to storage or processing operations in line with site requirements.

3.3 Clean work area in line with site requirements.

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:

control risk in the work environment

safely and efficiently profile sand products in line with workplace requirements using profile sanding machinery

set profile sanding parameters for different products

clean dust extraction equipment

remove and replace sanding mediums

visually assess product quality and dispose of defective products

grade products in preparation for distribution

distribute products on-site using designated equipment.

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

site standards, workplace requirements and safe work procedures for profile sanding products

hazards and risks associated with the profile sanding process, and how to control them

different sanding techniques suited to different products with varying characteristics and profile types

characteristics of timber and panels

procedures for visually inspecting product quality and identifying defects

procedures for disposal of defective products according to environmental guidelines

distribution procedures following profile sanding operations

established communication channels and protocols

procedures for the use, operation and maintenance of tools and equipment used to profile sand products

procedures for recording and reporting sanding process and equipment faults

procedures for cleaning the work area.

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. Plan and prepare for sanding.

1.1 Review and check work order with relevant personnel.

1.2 Identify hazards and control risk according to site procedures.

1.3 Retrieve type and quantity of profiles to be sanded from the production process.

1.4 Check equipment for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations, using an inspection checklist.

1.5 Plan sanding process in line with site procedures.

1.6 Communicate plan with relevant personnel according to site procedures.

2. Sand profiles and report faults.

2.1 Set sanding profile and feed rate for optimal smoothing of product and adjust to suit varying products.

2.2 Perform profile sanding in line with site requirements.

2.3 Regularly check and clean dust extraction equipment to avoid blockages.

2.4 Visually assess product quality to ensure specified outcome has been achieved.

2.5 Remove and replace worn sanding medium as required.

2.6 Reject and dispose of products with sanding defects in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

2.7 Record and report sanding process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

3. Grade and distribute products and clean up.

3.1 Grade products in line with site requirements and industry standards.

3.2 Move material to storage or processing operations in line with site requirements.

3.3 Clean work area in line with site requirements.

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 and check work order with relevant personnel. 
Identify hazards and control risk according to site procedures. 
Retrieve type and quantity of profiles to be sanded from the production process. 
Check equipment for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations, using an inspection checklist. 
Plan sanding process in line with site procedures. 
Communicate plan with relevant personnel according to site procedures. 
Set sanding profile and feed rate for optimal smoothing of product and adjust to suit varying products. 
Perform profile sanding in line with site requirements. 
Regularly check and clean dust extraction equipment to avoid blockages. 
Visually assess product quality to ensure specified outcome has been achieved. 
Remove and replace worn sanding medium as required. 
Reject and dispose of products with sanding defects in line with site procedures and environmental requirements. 
Record and report sanding process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. 
Grade products in line with site requirements and industry standards. 
Move material to storage or processing operations in line with site requirements. 
Clean work area in line with site requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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