Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to visually evaluate cypress sawn and milled product characteristics for classification into various strength and appearance grades. It includes sorting cypress into classifications and marking material in line with grade type General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPICOT2214A Grade cypress sawn and milled products |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves grading cypress sawn and milled products 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 |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for grading |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to grading cypress sawn and milled products are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of sawn and milled products to be graded are acquired from storage location 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations and site procedures 1.5. Grading process is planned in line with site procedures 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements and site procedures |
2. Grade products |
2.1. Sawn and milled product requirements for storage or subsequent processing operations are selected 2.2. Size of sawn and milled products is visually assessed in line with industry standards and number of ranges estimated 2.3. Material characteristics of each product are evaluated against industry standards for grade type 2.4. Moisture content is measured and evaluated against standards and seasoning requirements 2.5. Characteristics are clearly marked for docking in line with site requirements 2.6. Material is sorted in line with its grade classification and clearly marked with markers or stickers 2.7. Sub-standard material is rejected and disposed of in line with site requirements 2.8. Grading outcomes and distribution problems are recorded and reported in line with workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently grade cypress sawn and milled products in line with organisational requirements |
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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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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:
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Environmental requirements may include : |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Work order is to include: |
and may include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Sawn and milled products must include: |
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Storage locations may include: |
and may be divided into:
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Equipment may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Size is to include: |
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Range |
is the number of classifications or grades sawn and milled products are sorted into based on cross section or length |
Characteristics may include: |
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Moisture content |
is the amount of moisture maintained in sawn and milled products before and after kiln drying to avoid cracking and deforming |
Disposing of may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Common Technical |