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

FWPWPP3228 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Dry Wood Flakes

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPWPP3228 - Dry Wood Flakes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to dry wood flakes for downstream use in board production and to operate dryers and other ancillary equipment.The unit applies to production technicians and operators who dry wood flakes 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

manual or computer-based recording and reporting systems for:

production records

quality records

maintenance records

tally sheets

wood flakes

storage area

wood flakes transfer equipment

drying equipment

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

personal protective equipment required for drying wood flakes.

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 to dry wood flakes.
  • Review work order and check with appropriate personnel.
  • Identify hazards and control risk in the work environment.
  • Acquire type and quantity of flakes to be dried from production process, and assess.
  • Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and conduct pre-start checks in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures.
  • Plan drying process in line with site procedures.
  • Establish and maintain communication with relevant personnel in line with work health and safety (WHS) requirements.
       
Element: Dry wood flakes and monitor quality.
  • Start dryer and hot oil system and monitor continuously in line with operational procedures.
  • Set drying temperature, humidity and feed rate for optimal recovery of product.
  • Position flakes and feed at a rate appropriate to machine speed, capacity, flakes moisture content, thickness and condition.
  • Visually assess flakes and measure moisture levels to ensure specified outcome has been achieved.
  • Coordinate out-feed to ensure efficient recovery of dried flakes.
  • Reject and dispose of sub-standard flakes in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
       
Element: Grade and redistribute wood flakes.
  • Grade flakes in line with site requirements and industry standards.
  • Move flakes to storage or processing operations in line with site requirements.
  • Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with site requirements.
       
Element: Clean up, maintain equipment and record information.
  • Clean work area in line with site requirements.
  • Follow equipment lock-out procedures in line with site procedures.
  • Check drying mechanism for effective condition.
  • Check and maintain oil levels, air filters, conveyors and chains.
  • Clear dust, shavings and debris from drying area in line with workplace requirements.
  • Record and report drying process 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 to dry wood flakes.

1.1 Review work order and check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify hazards and control risk in the work environment.

1.3 Acquire type and quantity of flakes to be dried from production process, and assess.

1.4 Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and conduct pre-start checks in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures.

1.5 Plan drying process in line with site procedures.

1.6 Establish and maintain communication with relevant personnel in line with work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

2. Dry wood flakes and monitor quality.

2.1 Start dryer and hot oil system and monitor continuously in line with operational procedures.

2.2 Set drying temperature, humidity and feed rate for optimal recovery of product.

2.3 Position flakes and feed at a rate appropriate to machine speed, capacity, flakes moisture content, thickness and condition.

2.4 Visually assess flakes and measure moisture levels to ensure specified outcome has been achieved.

2.5 Coordinate out-feed to ensure efficient recovery of dried flakes.

2.6 Reject and dispose of sub-standard flakes in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

3. Grade and redistribute wood flakes.

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

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

3.3 Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with site requirements.

4. Clean up, maintain equipment and record information.

4.1 Clean work area in line with site requirements.

4.2 Follow equipment lock-out procedures in line with site procedures.

4.3 Check drying mechanism for effective condition.

4.4 Check and maintain oil levels, air filters, conveyors and chains.

4.5 Clear dust, shavings and debris from drying area in line with workplace requirements.

4.6 Record and report drying process 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:

operate drying equipment and hot oil systems to dry wood flakes in line with work order and safe work procedures in readiness for storage and/or processing

monitor and adjust equipment parameters to ensure production requirements are met

visually assess dried wood flakes to identify faults and determine quality for grading

grade and redistribute flakes on-site using designated equipment

identify hazards and control risk throughout the drying wood flakes process

perform emergency shut-down procedure in response to fire

perform operator maintenance on drying equipment:

perform equipment lock-out procedure

check and maintain oil levels, air filters, conveyers, chains

clean up work area and clear drying area of waste

appropriately dispose of waste

record production, quality and fault information using designated workplace recording systems.

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

safe work procedures relevant to operating drying equipment and hot oil systems to dry wood flakes

procedures for the safe disposal of waste materials according to environmental protection guidelines

wood flakes drying techniques (using pre-dryers, dryers, cooling sections, steam, gas, heated air)

procedures for visually assessing wood flakes to determine characteristics, faults, finish and quality

procedures for grading and redistributing wood flakes

established communication channels and protocols used to communicate with relevant personnel

procedures for identifying irregularities and faults with machinery and ancillary equipment, and appropriate resolution strategies

procedures for the operation and maintenance of drying equipment

procedures for recording and reporting production, quality and fault information

procedures for setting, monitoring and adjusting feed rate and moisture content

storage systems appropriate for the storage of wood flakes:

storage racks

storage bays

bins, stacks

pallet boxes

modularised storage compartments

temporary stacking bays

workplace specific dryers and ancillary equipment used to dry wood flakes

waste minimisation, disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines

emergency procedures in response to fire, accident, and serious equipment fault.

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 to dry wood flakes.

1.1 Review work order and check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify hazards and control risk in the work environment.

1.3 Acquire type and quantity of flakes to be dried from production process, and assess.

1.4 Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and conduct pre-start checks in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures.

1.5 Plan drying process in line with site procedures.

1.6 Establish and maintain communication with relevant personnel in line with work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

2. Dry wood flakes and monitor quality.

2.1 Start dryer and hot oil system and monitor continuously in line with operational procedures.

2.2 Set drying temperature, humidity and feed rate for optimal recovery of product.

2.3 Position flakes and feed at a rate appropriate to machine speed, capacity, flakes moisture content, thickness and condition.

2.4 Visually assess flakes and measure moisture levels to ensure specified outcome has been achieved.

2.5 Coordinate out-feed to ensure efficient recovery of dried flakes.

2.6 Reject and dispose of sub-standard flakes in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

3. Grade and redistribute wood flakes.

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

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

3.3 Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with site requirements.

4. Clean up, maintain equipment and record information.

4.1 Clean work area in line with site requirements.

4.2 Follow equipment lock-out procedures in line with site procedures.

4.3 Check drying mechanism for effective condition.

4.4 Check and maintain oil levels, air filters, conveyors and chains.

4.5 Clear dust, shavings and debris from drying area in line with workplace requirements.

4.6 Record and report drying process 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 check with appropriate personnel. 
Identify hazards and control risk in the work environment. 
Acquire type and quantity of flakes to be dried from production process, and assess. 
Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and conduct pre-start checks in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures. 
Plan drying process in line with site procedures. 
Establish and maintain communication with relevant personnel in line with work health and safety (WHS) requirements. 
Start dryer and hot oil system and monitor continuously in line with operational procedures. 
Set drying temperature, humidity and feed rate for optimal recovery of product. 
Position flakes and feed at a rate appropriate to machine speed, capacity, flakes moisture content, thickness and condition. 
Visually assess flakes and measure moisture levels to ensure specified outcome has been achieved. 
Coordinate out-feed to ensure efficient recovery of dried flakes. 
Reject and dispose of sub-standard flakes in line with site procedures and environmental requirements. 
Grade flakes in line with site requirements and industry standards. 
Move flakes to storage or processing operations in line with site requirements. 
Reject and dispose of sub-standard material in line with site requirements. 
Clean work area in line with site requirements. 
Follow equipment lock-out procedures in line with site procedures. 
Check drying mechanism for effective condition. 
Check and maintain oil levels, air filters, conveyors and chains. 
Clear dust, shavings and debris from drying area in line with workplace requirements. 
Record and report drying process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

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