FWPCOT3253
Convert timber residue into products for further use

Application

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to convert timber residue from a process into products designed for further use.

The unit applies to Engineered Timber Products Technician, Production Technician, Machine Operator, Timber Fabricator.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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 for residue conversion processing operation

1.1 Identify timber residue product outcome and determine conversion process.

1.2 Review work order and confirm with appropriate staff.

1.3 Assess timber residue in line with conversion process requirements.

1.4 Select equipment for work requirements and check for operational effectiveness.

1.5 Transfer and store timber residue in line with material handling specifications and chain of custody priorities.

2. Undertake conversion process

2.1 Confirm product specifications and quality standards, and set plant and equipment to ensure outputs are compliant.

2.2 Establish and maintain communication with others on site to ensure safety.

2.3 Operate plant and equipment in line with safety standards, environmental requirements and residue output obligations and specifications.

2.4 Monitor process, ensuring inputs and outputs are compliant with product specifications.

2.5 Monitor, contain and dispose of waste in line with environmental and organisational protocols.

2.6 Inspect products to ensure they meet work order.

2.7 Transfer and store products in line with material handling specifications and chain of custody priorities.

3. Record outputs

3.1 Tally and record product volumes and any associated additives required, for conversion to a marketable product.

3.2 Record and report outputs for quality control and certification.

3.3 Report variations to output in line with organisational requirements.

Evidence of Performance

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:

safely and effectively convert timber residue into products for further use

follow organisational policies and procedures for converting timber residue

read work order to establish conversion process requirements

convert timber residue into marketable products in line with product specifications and environmental requirements

monitor, contain and dispose of waste in line with environmental and organisational protocols

transfer and store timber residue and products in line with chain of custody priorities

report and record information about the conversion process.

Evidence of Knowledge

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

product grading and assessment techniques

characteristics of wood chips and stock levels

chip production process

timber production processes

storage systems and labelling

alternative products for timber residue

established communication channels and protocols

typical tools and equipment used to convert timber products, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance including

processing plant

hand tools

transfer systems

chippers

washing plants

aggregate sorters

procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace information

environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material (including preservative treated timber), the safe use and storage of chemicals and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

organisational and site standards, policies and procedures for grading and handling wood and timber residue

environmental risks and hazards.

Assessment Conditions

The following resources must be made available:

timber residue to be converted

conversion tools and equipment

workplace requirements and site standards for converting timber residue into products for further use.

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.

Foundation Skills

This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Numeracy skills to:

tally and record product volumes

Oral communication skills to:

ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to clarify contents of work orders.

Reading skills to:

interpret:

workplace health and safety and other organisational procedures

work orders

manufacturers’ instructions and maintenance recommendations.

Writing skills to:

complete accurate basic records for production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.

Problem solving skills to:

identify problems and faults with equipment and demonstrate appropriate responses.

Planning and organising skills to:

efficiently and logically sequence the stages of preparation and production using work order to guide activities.

Range Statement

Not Applicable

Sectors

Harvesting and Haulage

Sawmilling and Processing

Timber Manufactured Products

Timber Merchandising