Modification History
Required Skills and Knowledge updated, Evidence Guide updated, Range Statement updated.
Equivalent to FPIWPP3228A
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to dry wood flakes for downstream use in board production, operate dryers and other ancillary 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 FPIWPP3228A Dry wood furnish |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves drying wood flakes 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 drying |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to drying wood flakes are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of flakes to be dried is assessed and acquired from the production process 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.5. Drying process is planned in line with site procedures 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Dry flake |
2.1. Pre start -up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 2.2. Dryer and hot oil system are started and continually monitored in line with operational procedures 2.3. Emergency shut -down procedures are followed in response to a fire 2.4. Drying temperature, humidity and feed rate are set for optimal recovery of product 2.5. Flake is positioned and fed at rate appropriate to the machine speed, capacity, flake moisture content , thickness and condition 2.6. Flake is visually assessed and moisture levels measured to ensure specified outcome has been achieved 2.7. Out -feed is coordinated to ensure efficient recovery of dried flake 2.8. Sub-standard flake is rejected and disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 2.9. Drying process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel |
3. Redistribute flake |
3.1. Flake is regraded in line with site requirements and industry standards 3.2. Flake 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 requirements 3.4. Work area is cleaned in line with site requirements |
4. Conduct operator maintenance |
4.1. Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 4.2. Drying mechanisms are checked for effective condition 4.3. Oil levels, air filters, conveyors and chains are checked, replenished or maintained 4.4. Drying 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 dry flake 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:
and may also include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Flakes |
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Drying may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
and is to include:
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Communication may include: |
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Pre start-up checks |
are conducted to ensure:
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Emergency shut-down |
is the immediate shutting off of the equipment to prevent an accident or prevent damage to the machine or product |
Feed rate is to include: |
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Moisture content |
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Visually assessed is to include: |
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Out-feed |
is the flake exiting from the drying operation |
Disposing of may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Regrading |
is the process of visually inspecting flake to re-classify quality and use after drying has taken place |
Movement of flakes may include: |
the use of:
assistance with lifting such as:
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Storage may include: |
the use of:
and may be divided into:
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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 |