Assessment Requirements for FWPTMM2201 Cut material to length and angles

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Assessment Requirements for FWPTMM2201 Cut material to length and angles

Modification History

Release	Comment
Replaces equivalent FPITMM2201B Cut material to length and angles, 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 policies and procedures relevant to cutting material to length and angle

effectively communicate and follow safe work practices

cut material to length and angle in line with a work order and within prescribed organisational tolerances

conduct maintenance on a docking saw

stack batches of cut material in line with organisational requirements and OHS regulations.

Knowledge Evidence

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

storage layout and categories for:

raw materials

stacking finished materials

characteristics of timber and timber defects:

cutting patterns and sequences for single and compound angles

industry standard cross-sections and lengths

types of cutting tools and equipment; their purpose, features, operation and basic non-specialist repair and maintenance:

measuring equipment

manually controlled docking and trimming saws

bench saws

radial arm saws

saws with adjustable angle

saws with automatic feed

saws with one blade

table saws

methods for assessing saw blade condition

organisational policies and procedures specific to cutting activities:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out

use and maintenance of equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting cutting process and equipment faults

environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste

Assessment Conditions

The following resources must be made available:

cutting tools and equipment:

measuring equipment

manually controlled docking and trimming saws

bench saws

radial arm saws

saws with adjustable angle

saws with automatic feed

saws with one blade

table saws

maintenance tools and equipment for saws

consumable components; saw blades

personal protective equipment suitable for cutting activities

a diverse, comprehensive and commercial product range of timber

manufacturers’ instructions for use and maintenance of equipment

work order for cutting activities with specific instructions for the cutting and storage of timber and timber products

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

template reports for recording processing and equipment faults

organisational policies and procedures for cutting activities

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