List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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 tallying | 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Identify location of material to be tallied; arrange access in line with organisational procedures. 1.3 Select and use suitable tallying and personal protective equipment. 1.4 Plan tallying activities in line with work order and to ensure continuous workflow. |
2. Record piece or pack details | 2.1 Count pieces or packs and legibly and accurately record in line with organisational formats. 2.2 Clear work area regularly to maintain a safe and efficient workflow. 2.3 Monitor and replace supply of tally sheets, bar coding material or other documents. 2.4 Check packs to ensure conformance with relevant specifications. 2.5 Identify operational problems, non-conformances and damaged material and report to appropriate personnel. 2.6 Accurately record and report tallying results in line with organisational procedures. |
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:
in line with an individual work order, complete tallying jobs of one or more of these materials:
timber
hardware items and fittings
packs of random timber cross sections, lengths or panel sizes
packs of set timber cross sections, lengths or panel sizes
complete tally sheets or electronic record for each tallying job (depending on the workplace system being manual or electronic)
complete records for non-conformances and damaged material identified during each tallying job.
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
manual and electronic methods used to tally material in a forest products factory setting
format, content and use of common industry and organisation specific documents used to record and report tallies
industry standard sizing and names for timber, timber profiles and boards
industry and organisational specific standard specifications for packaging timber products
common features of non-conformant packs and methods to recognise these
tools and equipment used for tallying material in a forest products factory setting; their purpose, features and use:
electronic bar coding equipment
personal protective equipment
organisational procedures specific to tallying material:
communication reporting lines
recording and reporting non-conformances and damaged material
recording and reporting tallying results.
The following resources must be made available:
manual or electronic tools and equipment used for tallying material, to suit the particular workplace:
tally sheets
electronic bar coding equipment
a selection of materials to be tallied (of one or more of these materials):
timber
hardware items and fittings
packs of random timber cross sections, lengths or panel sizes
packs of set timber cross sections, lengths or panel sizes
work order for tallying activities with specific details of material to be tallied; product types, packs, categories of products
template documents to record:
non-conformances and damaged material
tallying results
organisational procedures specific to tallying material
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating 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.