Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to test heavy structural and engineered products in line with product quality specifications. The unit includes establishing specifications and test methods, conducting and interpreting tests, and reporting findings 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 FPICOT3246A Test heavy structural/engineered products |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves testing heavy structural/engineered products 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 testing |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to testing heavy structural and engineered products are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of products to be tested are acquired from the storage location 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations 1.5. Testing process is planned in line with workplace procedures and environmental requirements 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Test heavy structural and engineered products |
2.1. Appropriate heavy structural and engineered products are selected for testing in line with work order and workplace procedures 2.2. Test is conducted in line with established test methods, quality assurance procedures and OHS requirements 2.3. Testing problems are identified and resolved or reported in line with workplace procedures 2.4. Test results are obtained and comparisons of collected data are made against product specifications in line with workplace procedures |
3. Report findings of test |
3.1. Potential or existing problems are identified and appropriate recommendations on product quality are made in line with workplace procedures 3.2. Testing outcomes 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 test heavy structural and engineered products in line with product specifications and 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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Testing may include: |
testing of properties such as:
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Heavy structural and engineered products may include: |
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Work order may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Storage locations may include: |
and may be divided into:
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Equipment may include: |
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Process may include: |
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Communication 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 |