FPICOT3208B
Test strength of joints

This unit describes the outcomes required to collect samples and prepare, test and report on the strength of joints. The unit includes interpreting testing procedure results for use in identifying production problems and identifying necessary changes to processesGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publicationThis unit replaces FPICOT3208A Test strength of joints

Application

The unit involves testing strength of joints 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


Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for testing

1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to testing the strength of joints are identified and followed

1.2. Test specifications and equipment are identified, obtained and checked in line with work orders, site standards and procedures

1.3. Test samples are collected, prepared and recorded in line with quality assurance procedures

1.4. Potential problems are identified and resolved in line with site procedures

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

2. Test samples

2.1. Samples are tested in line with industry and site procedures

2.2. Test results are obtained and interpreted in line with industry and site procedures

2.3. Test reports are completed in line with site procedures

2.4. Samples are stored in line with customer, test authority and site requirements

3. Complete testing

3.1. Test results are reported and communicated in line with site standards

3.2. Potential faulty material is identified and controlled in conjunction with relevant personnel

3.3. Identified faults are reported and used to assist identification of production problems

3.4. Test sampling process is modified in response to identified problems and production changes

3.5. Testing outcomes are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel

Required Skills

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; efficiently and safely collect and test samples; operate testing equipment

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

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

Numeracy skills sufficient to apply mathematical and estimation processes

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and faults in production processes; demonstrate appropriate response procedures; apply test results to assist production efficiency

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 testing strength of joints

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for testing strength of joints

Environmental risks and hazards

Criteria for recycling and re-using faulty material

Types of testing equipment and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Industry and enterprise standard tests and strength specifications

Adhesives and nailed systems

Typical production problems and resulting joint characteristics

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

Evidence Required

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 test the strength of joints in line with site standards and procedures, and strength specifications

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 testing strength of joints

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to testing strength of joints

preparing for testing, including sample collection and identifying any potential problems likely to affect test results

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


Range Statement

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)

Joints may be:

glued

formed with nail plates

Test may include:

bending test

wet or dry cleavage chisel test

block shear test

nail plate pull out test

Checked may relate to:

appropriateness and accuracy of equipment

test specifications, locations and methods

Prepared relates to:

preparing test sample without adversely affecting sample quality

Problems may include:

situations likely to affect test results and production processes

test accuracy

sample quality

faulty material

defects

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

Identified may be:

indicated by:

failed test

test variations

Controlled may include:

disposing of faulty material by:

recycling

re-using

redirecting for energy recovery

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


Sectors

Not Applicable


Competency Field

Common Technical


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor