Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to treat timber with authorised chemicals and to operate the treatment plant to complete treatment cycles 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 FPISAW3201A Treat timber |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves treating timber 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 treating |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to treating timber are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of timber to be treated and chemicals to be used are assessed and acquired from the storage location 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.5. Treating cycles are planned in line with site procedures 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Treat timber |
2.1. Pre start -up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 2.2. Water management procedures are applied 2.3. Moisture content of timber is tested in line with organisational procedures 2.4. Preservative solution strength is checked, maintained and adjusted for specified strength and volume 2.5. Treating plant is brought to full operating condition and operating parameters regularly checked in line with site requirements 2.6. Branding is completed and checked in line with regulatory requirements 2.7. Treated timber is safely handled and transferred to storage location 2.8. Timber treating process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel |
3. Conduct operator maintenance |
3.1. Treating plant shut down procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 3.2. Treating mechanisms are checked for effective condition 3.3. Chemicals are handled and stored in line with regulatory requirements and stock levels reported 3.4. Treating area is kept clear of dust, shavings and debris in line with OHS 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 treat timber 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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Work order is to include: |
and may include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Timber may include: |
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Treating |
is the process of impregnating preservative solution filled with chemicals into the timber to provide it with a durable resistance to weather and insect attack and may include:
and is to include:
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Chemicals may include: |
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Storage locations may include: |
and may be divided into:
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Equipment may include: |
and is to include:
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Cycles |
are the times taken for each stage of the process |
Communication may include: |
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Pre start-up checks |
are conducted to ensure:
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Water management may include: |
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Moisture content |
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Preservative solution may include: |
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Treating plant |
is the source of providing preservative solution to the timber in a controlled setting |
Branding 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 |
Sawmilling and Processing |