Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to set up, operate and maintain timber end matching operations. The unit includes planning production parameters and maintaining equipment 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 FPIC3209A Set up, operate and maintain end matching operations |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves setting up, operating and maintaining end matching operations in a forest factory environment 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. Plan production parameters |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to setting up, operating and maintaining end matching operations are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel 1.3. Cross sections, grades and quantities of timber requiring rework are monitored 1.4. Order requirements including cross sections and end use are monitored 1.5. Schedules are developed for end matching operations and details are communicated to relevant personnel 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Set up end matching operation |
2.1. Equipment checks and pre-startup checks are carried out on all end matching processes in line with manufacturer recommendations 2.2. Suitable personal protective equipment and clothing are selected, used and maintained 2.3. Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled 2.4. Trial joints are cut, end profiles checked, and trial boards joined and tested in line with site procedures 2.5. Trial joints that achieve the desired outcomes are added to the process 2.6. Trial joints that do not achieve the desired outcomes are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 2.7. Faults in end matching operations are identified and adjustments made as required to maintain workflow 2.8. Sub-standard joints are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements |
3. Maintain end matching process |
3.1. End matching production is monitored and maintained in line with site procedures 3.2. Routine maintenance of end matching equipment is planned and conducted in line with maintenance schedules and manufacturer recommendations 3.3. Equipment faults are recognised through monitoring equipment operation and finished product, and are corrected or repaired when within own role and competence to do so 3.4. Assistance is sought as required to identify equipment faults and resolve problems 3.5. Production and workplace records are completed and maintained in line with site 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 plan and develop production schedules, set up and maintain equipment, and monitor end matching operations to produce finished timber products |
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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End matching may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Schedules may include: |
and may be communicated to:
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Communication may include: |
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Equipment checks may include: |
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Disposing of may include: |
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Maintenance of cutters may include inspecting: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Common Technical |