Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to test blends, glues, additives, materials, products and any other entities produced by the enterprise, to ascertain causes of a problem or to improve techniques 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 FPIWPP4202A Perform laboratory testing |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves performing laboratory testing 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
Prerequisite units |
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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 testing |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to performing laboratory testing are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of entities for testing is obtained 1.4. Equipment is selected and calibrated appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.5. Testing process is selected and planned in line with site procedures 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Test samples |
2.1. Problem or improvement requirement is interpreted and analysed 2.2. Samples are prepared and manufacturing dates, times and batches identified from production records 2.3. Test data is established, reviewed and interpreted 2.4. Test is conducted in line with industry standards 2.5. Results are checked by further sampling and testing |
3. Evaluate and report test outcomes |
3.1. Results of tests are evaluated for implication and impact on production process 3.2. Action is taken to rectify or improve upon the test results achieved 3.3. Test results are communicated to production personnel to facilitate process control or changes 3.4. Results are provided to external authorities in line with registration systems 3.5. Testing process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel |
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 perform laboratory testing within 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 also include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Testing is to include: |
and may include:
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Equipment may include: |
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Calibration |
is the setting of testing equipment to follow the convention, which in turn checks their accuracy and ensures accurate test results |
Communication may include: |
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External authorities may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
No sector assigned |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |
Wood Panel Products |