Assessment Requirements for FWPCOT3208 Test strength of joints

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for FWPCOT3208 Test strength of joints

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	Replaces equivalent unit FPICOT3208B Test strength of joints which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 2.2. This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format. Assessment requirements now specify the performance and knowledge evidence, as well as assessment conditions for this unit of competency. These sections simplify and replace components used in the previous unit format, including ‘Required Skills and Knowledge, Evidence Guide and Range Statement.

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

follow organisational and quality procedures for testing the strength of joints

safely and efficiently collect samples

accurately interpret test results

identify problems that may affect test results

complete accurate records and reports.

Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

joint strength and issues that may affect joint strength

different types of joints: glued joints, joints formed with nail plates

methods and procedures for testing joints: bending test, wet or dry cleavage chisel test, bloc shear test, nail plate pull out test

problems associated with the testing process: test accuracy; sample quality; faulty material; defects

criteria for recycling and re-using faulty material

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information: tally sheets, quality sheets, forms

production sheets and downtime sheets.

criteria for recycling and re-using faulty material.

Assessment Conditions

The following resources must be made available:

joints for testing

equipment necessary for testing

personal protective equipment for testing strength of joints.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47