Work must be carried out in accordance with regulations and workplace requirements relevant to pallet manufacturing processes.

Work is generally performed under some supervision, within a team/group environment. It involves the application of regulatory requirements and workplace procedures to the cutting and joining of materials as part of pallet manufacturing processes in the transport, warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Plan the cutting/joining process

1.1 The process and materials to be used are identified

1.2 Manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures for the cutting/joining task are read and followed in the planning process

1.3 Safety precautions for self, equipment and work areas appropriate for the tasks are identified

1.4 Work sequence is planned, noting appropriate curing/cooling times, efficient work sequence and quality specification requirements

1.5 Allowances for wastage and/or joining overlaps are checked in workplace documentation and manufacturers instructions

2Undertake the cutting/joining process

2.1 Equipment and consumables are assembled

2.2 Equipment and site are checked for safety

2.3 Adjustments and settings are made to suit materials, manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures

2.4 Materials to be cut or joined are positioned and secured

2.5 Cutting/joining process is undertaken in accordance with selected method of operation

2.6 Finished materials are checked for conformity to quality/workplace standards

2.7 Faults/problems with materials or componentry are identified and action is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

3Complete the cutting/joining process

3.1 Finished materials are directed to storage area or next production stage

3.2 Waste materials are directed for disposal or recovery

3.3 Equipment is maintained and stored in designated area

3.4 Workplace documentation and records are completed as required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Regulations relevant to the cutting and joining of materials as part of pallet production including requirements of Australian Standards AS 2858 and AS 2082

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the cutting and joining of materials as part of pallet production

Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the cutting and joining of materials as part of pallet production

Problems that may occur when cutting and joining materials as part of pallet production and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Documentation and record requirements

Equipment used during the cutting and joining of materials as part of pallet production and the precautions and procedures that should be followed in its use

Housekeeping standards and procedures required in the workplace

Site layout and obstacles

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when cutting and joining materials as part of pallet production

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and labels relevant to the cutting and joining of materials as part of pallet production

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the cutting and joining of materials as part of pallet production

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when cutting and joining materials as part of pallet production

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when cutting and joining materials as part of pallet production in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Identify, select and efficiently and effectively use relevant materials and equipment when cutting and joining materials as part of pallet production

Adapt to differences in materials and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Work may be conducted:

in a range of work environments by day or night

Customers may be:

internal or external

Workplaces may comprise:

large, medium or small worksites

Workplace environment may include:

movement of equipment, goods, products, materials and vehicular traffic

The cutting/joining process is conducted:

as part of manufacture/repair activities with the operator using discretion and judgement within established specifications

Timber may be:

hardwood or softwood

Cutting/joining equipment covers:

a range of docking and trimming saws to which boards are mechanically fed

Equipment may include:

single or multiple saw positions

Visual assessment may cover the requirements of Australian Standards AS 2858 or AS 2082 and specifically includes:

timber types and species

timber characteristics

end condition of the timber

OH&S requirements include:

manual handling, protective clothing, elimination/control of hazards, machine isolation and machine guarding

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

stationary and moving equipment, parts and materials

noise, light, energy sources

electrical equipment

humidity, air temperature, radiant heat

debris on floor

faulty racking

poorly stacked materials or finished pallets

faulty equipment

Consultative processes may involve:

workplace personnel

supervisors and managers

customers/clients

suppliers

contractors

union representatives

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

other professional or technical staff

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

fax

email

internet

barcode readers

oral, aural or signed communications

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established or standard procedures

Information/documents may include:

job specifications and workplace operating procedures

relevant Australian or international standards

manufacturers specifications for equipment/tools

supplier and/or client instructions

quality assurance standards for pallet manufacture

material safety data sheets (where applicable)

codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code

relevant regulations including the ADG Code

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

standards and certification requirements

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant codes and regulations pertaining to pallet manufacture

Australian Standards AS 2858 and AS 2082

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

licence, patent or copyright arrangements

ADG Code and regulations

workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

workers compensation regulations

This unit contains employability skills.