FWPCOT3253 Convert timber residue into products for further use

Release: 1

FWPCOT3253 Convert timber residue into products for further use

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	Replaces equivalent unit FPICOT3253A Convert timber residue into products for further use, 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.

Application

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to convert timber residue from a process into products designed for further use.

The unit applies to Engineered Timber Products Technician, Production Technician, Machine Operator, Timber Fabricator.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Harvesting and Haulage

Sawmilling and Processing

Timber Manufactured Products

Timber Merchandising

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
1. Prepare for residue conversion processing operation	1.1 Identify timber residue product outcome and determine conversion process. 1.2 Review work order and confirm with appropriate staff. 1.3 Assess timber residue in line with conversion process requirements. 1.4 Select equipment for work requirements and check for operational effectiveness. 1.5 Transfer and store timber residue in line with material handling specifications and chain of custody priorities.
2. Undertake conversion process	2.1 Confirm product specifications and quality standards, and set plant and equipment to ensure outputs are compliant. 2.2 Establish and maintain communication with others on site to ensure safety. 2.3 Operate plant and equipment in line with safety standards, environmental requirements and residue output obligations and specifications. 2.4 Monitor process, ensuring inputs and outputs are compliant with product specifications. 2.5 Monitor, contain and dispose of waste in line with environmental and organisational protocols. 2.6 Inspect products to ensure they meet work order. 2.7 Transfer and store products in line with material handling specifications and chain of custody priorities.
3. Record outputs	3.1 Tally and record product volumes and any associated additives required, for conversion to a marketable product. 3.2 Record and report outputs for quality control and certification. 3.3 Report variations to output in line with organisational requirements.

Foundation Skills

This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Numeracy skills to:	tally and record product volumes
Oral communication skills to:	ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to clarify contents of work orders.
Reading skills to:	interpret: workplace health and safety and other organisational procedures work orders manufacturers’ instructions and maintenance recommendations.
Writing skills to:	complete accurate basic records for production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.
Problem solving skills to:	identify problems and faults with equipment and demonstrate appropriate responses.
Planning and organising skills to:	efficiently and logically sequence the stages of preparation and production using work order to guide activities.

Range of Conditions

Not Applicable

Unit Mapping Information

FPICOT3253A Convert timber residue into products for further use

Links

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