Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FWPCOT3336 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate set up and operation of timber finger jointing line

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT3336 - Coordinate set up and operation of timber finger jointing line
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Establish finger jointing schedule
  • Access data in production orders on grades, quantities, cross-sections and end use to plan finger jointing schedule
  • Develop and document finger jointing schedule to ensure optimum production outcomes
  • Communicate finger jointing schedule to operators according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Prepare for finger jointing operations
  • Review work order and specifications, and check with appropriate personnel as required
  • Review workplace health and safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • Confirm legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to timber jointing operations
  • Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to operating finger jointing machines
  • Identify workplace environmental protection practices and/or procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
       
Element: Coordinate set-up of finger jointing line
  • Check finger jointing equipment for safety and operational effectiveness, and adjust set-up to meet production requirements
  • Select, check and prepare cutters to suit finger profile and timber cross-sections
  • Set feed rates, guides, conveyors, glue spreader and curing controls to satisfy finger profile, timber cross-section characteristics and glue requirements
  • Coordinate cutting of trial timber joints and check finger profiles against specifications
  • Coordinate machining of trial cleat and join and test for strength and appearance
  • Accept or reject trialled timber according to workplace procedures and quality standards
  • Resolve any machining problems and make final adjustments to equipment set-up according to workplace procedures and production requirements
       
Element: Coordinate and monitor operation of finger jointing line
  • Coordinate start-up of finger jointing line in conjunction with operators according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
  • Monitor finger jointing operation to ensure safety, product quality and output
  • Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
  • Record and report production outcomes according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Coordinate shutdown and maintenance
  • Coordinate finger jointing line shutdown with operators according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • Assist maintenance personnel to identify and resolve equipment faults
  • Plan and coordinate routine maintenance of finger jointing equipment according to workplace procedures and maintenance schedules
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access data in production orders on grades, quantities, cross-sections and end use to plan finger jointing schedule 
Develop and document finger jointing schedule to ensure optimum production outcomes 
Communicate finger jointing schedule to operators according to workplace procedures 
Review work order and specifications, and check with appropriate personnel as required 
Review workplace health and safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques 
Confirm legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to timber jointing operations 
Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to operating finger jointing machines 
Identify workplace environmental protection practices and/or procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency 
Check finger jointing equipment for safety and operational effectiveness, and adjust set-up to meet production requirements 
Select, check and prepare cutters to suit finger profile and timber cross-sections 
Set feed rates, guides, conveyors, glue spreader and curing controls to satisfy finger profile, timber cross-section characteristics and glue requirements 
Coordinate cutting of trial timber joints and check finger profiles against specifications 
Coordinate machining of trial cleat and join and test for strength and appearance 
Accept or reject trialled timber according to workplace procedures and quality standards 
Resolve any machining problems and make final adjustments to equipment set-up according to workplace procedures and production requirements 
Coordinate start-up of finger jointing line in conjunction with operators according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications 
Monitor finger jointing operation to ensure safety, product quality and output 
Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures 
Record and report production outcomes according to workplace procedures 
Coordinate finger jointing line shutdown with operators according to workplace health and safety procedures 
Assist maintenance personnel to identify and resolve equipment faults 
Plan and coordinate routine maintenance of finger jointing equipment according to workplace procedures and maintenance schedules 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPCOT3336 - Coordinate set up and operation of timber finger jointing line
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Assessment Record Sheet

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