Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to visually stress grade hardwood by testing material for strength and durability against set classifications 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 FPICOT2215A Visually stress grade hardwood |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves visually stress-grading hardwood 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 stress-grading |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to visually stress-grading hardwood are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel 1.3. Grading requirements are identified in line with site procedures, standards and specifications 1.4. Materials, hardware items, tools and equipment requirements are identified from work order and obtained in line with workplace procedures 1.5. Hardwood to be graded is positioned to provide appropriate access and facilitate efficient workflow 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements and site procedures |
2. Evaluate hardwood |
2.1. Species is identified and status of seasoning is checked in line with site procedures 2.2. Size and tolerance measurements are recorded accurately in line with site requirements 2.3. Characteristics are established and evaluated in line with standards and product specifications 2.4. Moisture content is checked, measured and evaluated against standards and seasoning requirements |
3. Grade hardwood |
3.1. Hardwood is visually stress graded based on grading standards and criteria in line with required structural grade 3.2. Characteristics with the greatest limiting effect on the grade are diagnosed and checked 3.3. Appearance criteria are assessed and timber is marked, segregated and disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 3.4. Results of grading 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 visually grade hardwood by following stress-grading rules and regulations |
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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Grading is to include : |
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Standards may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Hardwood : |
and may include:
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Communication may include: |
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Species may include: |
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Seasoning |
is the process of drying timber either with kilns or air-drying methods |
Tolerance |
is the enterprise-accepted deviation from the perfect specifications |
Characteristics may include: |
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Moisture content |
is the amount of moisture maintained in timber after kiln drying or production to avoid cracking and deforming |
Structural grade is to include: |
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Appearance is to include: |
assessing the appropriateness of:
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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 |