Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to select timber for use in a range of forestry operations by applying knowledge of timber technology 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 FPICOT3247A Select timber for forestry operations |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves selecting timber for forestry 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 |
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 timber selection |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to selecting timber for forestry operations are identified and followed 1.2. Quality system procedures that apply to work are implemented and adhered to 1.3. Products are visually inspected before processing and completion 1.4. Product specifications are checked and followed 1.5. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Evaluate selected timber |
2.1. Growth and durability of the timber are assessed in line with site procedures 2.2. Species , timber structure , features and characteristics are assessed and reported 2.3. Moisture content of selected timber is identified to ensure it meets production requirements 2.4. Density and working properties of timber are identified to ensure they meet production requirements 2.5. Faults and features in the timber are identified and strategies suggested to overcome or maximise them 2.6. Sawing patterns that best suit the selected timber are identified |
3. Report on timber selection |
3.1. Timber is assessed for quality and specification requirements 3.2. Timber is prepared for despatch in a manner that prevents or minimises further damage 3.3. Timber assessment outcomes are documented in line with organisational procedures 3.4. Timber selection procedures 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 select timber for forestry operations 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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Timber may include: |
and may be:
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Quality systems may include: |
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Visual inspection may include: |
assessing the appropriateness of:
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Product specifications may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Growth may include: |
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Durability may include: |
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Species may include: |
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Timber structures may include: |
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Characteristics may include: |
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Moisture content : |
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Density may include: |
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Working properties may include: |
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Faults and features may include: |
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Sawing patterns may include: |
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Despatch is to include: |
and 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 |