Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to operate specialist equipment to classify flake in readiness for downstream production of panel products, while monitoring and maintaining the flow of operation. The unit includes operator maintenance 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 FPIWPP3229A Classify flake |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves classifying flake 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 flake classification |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to classifying flake are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of flake to be classified is assessed and acquired from the stockpile 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.5. Flake classifying process is planned in line with site procedures 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Classify flake |
2.1. Pre start -up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 2.2. Screens and feed systems are adjusted to separate flake into required sizes 2.3. Equipment is operated to classify flake into size categories and regularly checked in line with site requirements 2.4. Flake flow, usage and silo levels are monitored and action taken to ensure optimal production and availability of sufficient storage space 2.5. Output is directed to designated silos and blockages immediately cleared to ensure smooth transfer 2.6. Faults requiring emergency shutdown are detected and action taken to rectify the problem 2.7. Flake unsuitable for classification is rejected and disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 2.8. Processing 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. Grinding elements are checked for faulty, blunt or damaged condition 3.3. Grinding elements are removed and replaced in line with manufacturer's recommendations 3.4. Machine and surrounding area is kept clear of foreign matter 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 classify flake 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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Work order is to include: |
and may include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Flake |
is the output product as a result of converting wood, wood dust, planer shavings, shredded board or woodchips into flake which is then used to produce panel products |
Classifying |
is the separation of flake into size categories, species, core fraction, surface fraction, overs and dust |
Assessing is to include: |
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Stockpile |
is the piles of available wood flake ready for classification to size and species |
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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Screens |
are the sorting devices which separate flake according to size and type |
Feed systems may include: |
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Silos |
are large storage towers or buildings where classified flake is pumped to in readiness for downstream production |
Transfer is to include: |
and may include:
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Emergency shutdown |
is the immediate shutting off of equipment to prevent an accident or prevent damage to the machine or product |
Disposing of may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Grinding elements 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 |