Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to heat treat material in both standard and controlled humidity ovens to achieve the desired moisture content and curing 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 FPIWPP3213A Heat treat material |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves heat treating material in a forest products factory 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 heat treating |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to heat treating material are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of material to be heat treated is 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. Heat treating process cycles are planned in line with site procedures 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Dry material |
2.1. Pre start -up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 2.2. Oven settings are adjusted to suit process cycles and material condition and continually monitored in line with operational procedures 2.3. Emergency shutdown procedures are followed in response to oven alarm 2.4. Heating temperature and humidity are set for optimal recovery of product 2.5. Racks containing materials of consistent processing condition and allowable range of thickness are prepared and loaded into the oven, maximising space 2.6. Material is visually assessed and moisture levels measured to ensure specified outcome has been achieved 2.7. Processed racks are tagged or marked and material samples taken for testing in line with site requirements 2.8. Heat treating process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel |
3. Redistribute material |
3.1. Material is regraded in line with site requirements and industry standards 3.2. Material is directed and moved to storage or processing operations in line with site requirements 3.3. Sub-standard material is rejected and disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 3.4. Work area is cleaned in line with OHS requirements |
4. Conduct operator maintenance |
4.1. Oven shut-down procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 4.2. Heat treating mechanisms are checked for effective condition in line with site procedures 4.3. Temperature and humidity settings, water drainage, atomising sprays and fans are checked, adjusted or maintained 4.4. Oven 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 heat treat material 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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Material may include: |
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Heat treating |
is the process of curing newly formed materials or board to the desired level of moisture content, weight, thickness and density |
Storage locations may include: |
the use of:
and may be divided into:
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Equipment may include: |
and is to include:
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Cycles |
are the heat treating time materials spend in the oven based on condition of the materials and thickness |
Communication may include: |
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Pre start-up checks |
are conducted to ensure:
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Oven |
is the source of providing heat to the materials on the drying racks in an isolated and controlled setting with heat and humidity set accordingly |
Emergency shutdown |
is the immediate shutting off of the equipment to prevent an accident or prevent damage to the machine or product |
Racks |
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Visually assessed |
is the assessment of materials to determine finish quality and faults |
Moisture level |
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Testing |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Regrading |
is the process of visually inspecting material to re-classify quality and use after treating has taken effect |
Movement of material may include: |
the use of:
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Disposing of may include: |
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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 |