The unit involves producing finger jointed timber in a forest products factory setting

The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for operation

1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to producing finger jointedtimber are identified and followed

1.2. Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel

1.3. Equipment is checked, adjusted where necessary, and operated in line with manufacturer recommendations and site procedures

1.4. Glue requirements are identified and glue is mixed to ensure minimum wastage in line with site standards, and OHS and environmental requirements

1.5. Excess material is disposed of in line with relevant environmental policies and requirements

1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements

2. Start jointing process

2.1. Materials are prepared and samples checked in line with site procedures and OHS requirements

2.2. Sub-standard samples are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements

2.3. Pre-operational checks and lock-out procedures are conducted in line with manufacturer recommendations

2.4. Jointing process is commenced in line with site standards and procedures, and OHS requirements

2.5. Finished joints are checked for strength and appearance in line with site quality standards

2.6. Problems are identified and settings adjusted as required in line with site procedures

3. Maintain production flow

3.1. Jointing process is run automatically and correct operation of all sections is checked in line with site procedures and OHS requirements

3.2. Processes are regularly monitored to ensure product quality, continuity of supply, and processing in line with site standards and procedures

3.3. Routine processing and equipment faults are recognised and resolved or reported in line with site procedures

3.4. Blunt or damaged cutters are identified and dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements

3.5. Sub-standard product is disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements

3.6. Work area is regularly cleared in line with site standards, and environmental and OHS requirements

3.7. Production and quality records and reports are processed in line with site procedures and organisational requirements

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment; conduct lock-out procedures; efficiently and safely handle, mix, cure and apply glue

Communication skills and interpersonal techniques sufficient to interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace; locate, record and report information

Literacy skills sufficient to follow legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for producing finger jointed timber

Numeracy skills sufficient to estimate, measure and calculate strengths, tolerances, quantities and time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to review and identify work requirements; identify problems and equipment faults; demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for producing finger jointed timber

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the safe use and storage of chemicals, and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for producing finger jointed timber

Environmental risks and hazards

Criteria for recycling and re-using sub-standard product

Types of glue, and procedures and standards for mixing, curing and applying it

Industry standard cross sections, and their strength and tolerances

Purpose of lock-out procedures

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently produce finger jointed timber, including the preparation of glue according to organisational guidelines

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to producing finger jointed timber

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to producing finger jointed timber

communicating and working safely with others in the work area

identifying required quantities of glue, and mixing, applying and curing glue to industry standards

maintaining continuity of processing flow and resolving problems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Finger jointed timber may cover:

the full range of board cross sections jointed and finger profiles used by the enterprise

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

clients

colleagues

line managers

Equipment may include:

that used for glue mixing and preparation

finger jointing machine stations and equipment

conveyors

Glue requirements may include:

glue quantities determined from scheduled requirements

glue-handling requirements and precautions

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Materials may include:

identifying and confirming cross section of cleats/shooks to match finger jointing machine setup

loading cleats/shooks to conveyor

feeding cleats/shooks to jointing operation

machining fingers on sample cleats/shooks

curing glue

checking and adjusting settings for glue curing

applying glue to sample cleats/shooks

joining sample cleats/shooks

Disposing of may include:

recycling sub-standard samples/sub-standard product

re-using sub-standard samples/sub-standard product

redirecting sub-standard samples/sub-standard product for energy recovery

Jointing process may include:

loading cleats/shooks to conveyor

feeding cleats/shooks to jointing operation

machining fingers on cleats/shooks

curing and applying glue

Problems may relate to:

equipment faults and malfunctions

glue mix, curing and application

loading of cleats/shooks

quality of product

machine settings

Monitored includes:

regular monitoring of processes to ensure continuity of production, including recognising and rectifying blunt or damaged cutters

loading

supplying and feeding cleats/shooks

rejecting cleats/shooks not meeting grading requirements

regularly checking

cleaning and filling glue spreader

making adjustments to machine settings, equipment and materials as required

coordinating cleats/shooks

docking finished boards with others to ensure continuous supply

Faults may include:

blunt or damaged cutters

cleats/shooks or product not meeting grading requirements

inadequate supply of materials

disruption to continuity of flow

sub-optimal production rate and finish

Dealing with may include:

reporting blunt or damaged cutters for repair or replacement

recycling blunt or damaged cutters that cannot be repaired

re-using blunt or damaged cutters that have been repaired

Records and reports may include:

tally sheets

quality sheets and forms

production sheets and downtime sheets

and may relate to:

production details

maintenance details

breakdowns or equipment faults

computer problems

interruptions to production

and may be:

manual

computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system

Common Technical

This unit contains employability skills