Assessment Requirements for FWPWPP3231 Produce veneer from prepared flitches

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for FWPWPP3231 Produce veneer from prepared flitches

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	Replaces equivalent unit FPIWPP3231B Produce veneers from prepared flitches, which was first released with FPI05 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:

slice timber veneers from prepared flitches in line with work order and safe work procedure, using a slicing machine

identify hazards and control risk to self, others and plant throughout the veneer production process

visually inspect prepared flitches to determine suitability for loading into slicer

identify defective materials throughout the production process and dispose of appropriately

perform lock-out, blade inspection, replacement and cleaning procedure on slicer

record and report production, quality and fault information using workplace record keeping procedure and systems.

Knowledge Evidence

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

site standards, industry standards, workplace requirements, policies and safe work procedures relevant to producing veneers from prepared flitches

emergency response procedures (fire, accident and serious equipment malfunction) relevant to own role and responsibility

environmental protection requirements, including guidelines for waste minimisation, recycling, re-use and the safe disposal of waste material created by production and cleaning

hazards and risks associated with production of veneers from prepared flitches and appropriate risk controls as referred to the in the range of conditions

veneer types: quarter sawn, back sawn, radial (or rotary) sawn

characteristics of timber veneers: type, width, length, thickness

characteristics of flitch and timber defects: warp, wane, cupping, shakes, insect defects, knots, resin pockets

slicing processes using vertical or horizontal slicing equipment

established communication channels and protocols for communicating with relevant personnel as part of the production process

problem identification and resolution strategies and common fault finding techniques

procedures for the safe operation of slicing machine and visual inspection, removal and replacement of cutting blades

procedures for the lock-out and cleaning of equipment

procedures for recording and reporting production, quality, maintenance and faults information (manual or computer-based).

Assessment Conditions

The following resources must be made available:

work order

safe work procedure for producing veneer from prepared flitches

personal protective equipment required to produce veneer from prepared flitches

first aid equipment

vertical or horizontal slicing machine

prepared flitches

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

manual or computer-based information recording systems for recording production, quality and fault information.

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