The unit involves setting up, operating and maintaining finger jointing operations 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. Plan production parameters

1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to setting up, operating and maintaining finger jointing operations are identified and followed

1.2. Finger jointing requirements are monitored in line with work orders and site procedures

1.3. Schedules are developed and communicated to relevant personnel

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

2. Set up jointing operation

2.1. Equipment is checked and adjusted where necessary, and started in line with manufacturer recommendations

2.2. Cutters are selected, checked and prepared to suit finger profile and timber cross section in line with site procedures

2.3. Trial joints are cut and finger profiles checked in line with site procedures

2.4. Trial joints that achieve the desired outcomes are added to the process

2.5. Trial boards that do not achieve the desired outcomes are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements

2.6. Jointing operation is prepared to suit finger profile, timber cross section characteristics and glue requirements

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

2.8. Trial cleats are machined, joined and tested and problems resolved in line with site procedures

2.9. Sub-standard joints are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements

3. Maintain and complete jointing process

3.1. Equipment lock-out procedures are applied in line with OHS legislation and site procedures

3.2. Routine maintenance of finger jointing equipment is planned and conducted in line with OHS requirements and site procedures

3.3. Processing and equipment faults are recognised and resolved in line with site procedures

3.4. Assistance is provided to maintenance personnel to identify equipment faults and resolve problems in line with site procedures

3.5. Finger jointing operations are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel

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; safely carry out simple grinding and sharpening procedures on cutters; plan and set up finger jointing equipment

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques and methods with colleagues and others

Literacy skills sufficient to record and report workplace information; maintain documentation

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

Problem solving skills sufficient to 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 setting up, operating and maintaining finger jointing operations

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 setting up, operating and maintaining finger jointing operations

Environmental risks and hazards

Criteria for recycling and re-using trial boards that do not achieve the desired outcomes/sub-standard joints

Equipment lock-out procedures

Methods used to monitor and schedule production

Industry standard cross sections, strength and tolerances

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 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 plan, set up and maintain finger jointing operations and maintain equipment in line with site procedures

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 setting up, operating and maintaining finger jointing operations

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to setting up, operating and maintaining finger jointing operations

planning production parameters, including developing and disseminating schedules

setting up, operating and maintaining a finger jointing operation, including maintaining equipment and cutters 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 jointing requirements may include:

cross sections

grades and quantities of timber requiring work

order requirements, including cross sections and end use

Schedules may include:

timber cross sections to be finger jointed

finger joint profiles

required and acceptable cleat lengths

finished product grades

quantities to be produced

changeover times

Relevant personnel may include:

docking area personnel

finger jointing section personnel

further processing area personnel

material handling personnel

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

Equipment may include:

finger jointing machine stations and equipment

conveyors

guides

cutters

glue spreader

Disposing of may include:

recycling trial boards that do not achieve the desired outcomes/sub-standard joints

re-using trial boards that do not achieve the desired outcomes/sub-standard joints

redirecting trial boards that do not achieve the desired outcomes/sub-standard joints for energy recovery

Prepared may include:

setting feed rates

setting guides and conveyors

setting glue spreader

curing controls to apply even coating to joint

Problems may relate to:

equipment faults and malfunctions

glue mix, curing and application

loading of cleats and shooks

quality of product

machine settings

Faults may include:

blunt or damaged cutters

inadequate supply of materials

disruption to continuity of flow

sub-optimal production rate and finish

Records and reports may relate to:

equipment logs

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