Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to plan and conduct a board dressing process using multi-headed machines. It requires an ability to plan and evaluate dressing conditions and processes and to set, adjust and maintain cutters and 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 FPICOT3205A Dress boards using multi-headed machines |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves dressing boards using multi-headed machines 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. Plan dressing process |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to dressing boards using multi-headed machines are identified and followed 1.2. Dressed board requirements are identified and selected from work orders, schedules and site procedures in line with job requirements 1.3. Available sawn boards are assessed and material removal rates estimated in line with site procedures 1.4. Equipment is selected, checked, adjusted where necessary and started in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures 1.5. Volume recovery and efficient use of equipment are maximised through equipment use and workplace practices, in line with site standards 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Set cutters and dress boards |
2.1. Pre -startup checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 2.2. Cutters, feeders, guides and conveyors are selected, checked, prepared and set to suit required dressed product dimensions and available sawn material 2.3. Dressing operation and processing sizes are planned in line with site procedures 2.4. Trial boards are dressed, by operating dressing equipment checked and equipment adjusted to correct faults in line with site standards 2.5. Trial boards that achieve the desired dimensions within tolerances are added to the process 2.6. Trial boards that do not achieve the desired dimensions within tolerances are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 2.7. Dressing conditions are commenced, regularly assessed and adjusted to ensure product quality and sizing, continuity of supply and processing in line with site standards 2.8. Dressing feed rate and finish are evaluated to determine board size, material removal, timber species and condition in line with site standards 2.9. Sub-standard boards are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 2.10. Records and reports are accurately completed, processed and maintained in line with workplace procedures |
3. Conduct operator maintenance |
3.1. Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 3.2. Cutter is checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures 3.3. Blunt or damaged cutter is identified and dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer's recommendations and environmental requirements 3.4. Machine area is kept clear of dust and debris in line with OHS and environmental requirements |
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 dress boards, and set cutters and maintain equipment in line with site procedures |
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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Board requirements may relate to: |
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Boards assessed may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Recovery : |
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Communication may include: |
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Pre-startup checks |
are conducted to ensure:
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Trial boards |
are test pieces to trial the setting for the purpose of achieving the desired dimensions within tolerances |
Disposing of may include: |
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Dressing conditions may relate to: |
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Feed rates are to include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may relate to:
and may be:
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Cutter may include: |
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Dealing with may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Common Technical |