Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to operate specialist equipment to produce chip and fibre blends in readiness for the production of panel products, while monitoring and maintaining the flow of operation. The unit includes assessment of chips and set-up of 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 FPIWPP2205A Prepare chip or fibre blends |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves preparing chip or fibre blends 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 mixing |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to preparing chip or fibre blends are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of glue and other ingredients is selected in line with environmental requirements 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.5. Mixing process is planned in line with site procedures 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Mix ingredients |
2.1. Pre start -up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 2.2. Ingredient mixing and feed systems are started and adjusted to produce chip or fibre blend in line with organisational requirements 2.3. Blend production is regularly checked to ensure it conforms with organisational and environmental requirements 2.4. Additive levels are monitored and replenished in line with mixing process requirements 2.5. Samples of mix are regularly taken for testing in line with site requirements 2.6. Material chutes are kept free of blockages and system leakages corrected 2.7. Processing results and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel |
3. Conduct operator maintenance |
3.1. Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 3.2. Mixing systems and components are flushed clean in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 3.3. Blender system is isolated and cleaned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 3.4. Excess glue is disposed of and unused glue is stored or disposed of in, line with environmental regulations 3.5. Machine area is kept clear of waste 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 produce chip or fibre blends 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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Chip or fibre blends |
is the output product as a result of smashing wood chips into chip or fibrous blends which is then used to produce panel products |
Work order is to include: |
and may include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Glue and other ingredients may include: |
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Equipment is to include: |
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Mixing may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Pre start-up checks |
are conducted to ensure:
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Feed systems are to 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 |