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Select and season timber for coopering production
Select and season timber for coopering production
Unit of competency
National Code
LMFCP3002A
LMFCP3002A
State Code
W8491
W8491
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Original Release Date
11/05/2009
Nominal Hours
15
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Description
This unit covers the competency required to select and season timbers for use in coopering production by applying knowledge of production and timber technology to determine timber requirements, evaluate selected timber and season timber.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine timber requirements
- 1.1. Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to coopering operations are verified and complied with
- 1.2. Work order is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel
- 1.3. Structural requirements for timbers are determined from analysis of intended use and commercial requirements
- 1.4. Timber is selected from pallet or storage and assessed for general suitability in accordance with selection criteria
2. Evaluate the selected timber
- 2.1. Moisture content of selected timber is determined to ensure compliance with production requirements
- 2.2. Density and working properties of timber are determined to ensure compliance with production requirements
- 2.3. Any faults or features in the timber are identified and strategies are identified to overcome/minimise their effects
- 2.4. Timber selected for immediate use is transferred to appropriate holding area
3. Season timber
- 3.1. The outcomes of the timber evaluation are analysed to determine the seasoning requirement
- 3.2. The optimal drying pattern, mixing artificial and natural drying techniques, is selected
- 3.3. Artificial drying process is planned and details are confirmed before commencing
- 3.4. Artificial drying equipment is operated to manufacturer's specifications and recommended process
- 3.5. The artificial drying operation is carried out, with regular monitoring of moisture levels and targeted outcomes
- 3.6. Timber is transferred to the natural drying site and stored to optimise drying potential
- 3.7. Timber is monitored for moisture content and condition
- 3.8. Site timber records are maintained and processed
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling, including lifting and carrying
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage
Organisational requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Work order
is used to determine job requirements, including materials, tolerances and quantity
Appropriate personnel
may include but not be limited to supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers
Timber
used in the broader coopering operations may include French/American/Australian oak, red gum, maple spruce, jarrah, birch, cyprus, elm and fir
oak, in cooperage usage, means timber from selected species of Quercus
Moisture content
is the moisture content of timber when it is at equilibrium with the moisture content of the air around it and is expressed as a proportion of the oven dry weight of the timber. At this point timber will gain or lose moisture as the humidity of the air around it changes, with commensurate shrinkage and expansion
Faults or features
include knots, sapwood, splits and shakes, rot and decay and insect attack (worm holes), shrinkage, mineral streak or brown stripe
Artificial drying methods
may include powered kilns, conveyor drier systems, vacuum dryers and a variety of dehumidifiers
Storage
must ensure that there is no obstruction of traffic, components and products are not damaged in storage and products are accessible for further distribution/despatch
Records and reports
may include but not be limited to the product type, size, inspection, grading and labelling outcomes, quality outcomes and storage locations
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling, including lifting and carrying
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage
Organisational requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Work order
is used to determine job requirements, including materials, tolerances and quantity
Appropriate personnel
may include but not be limited to supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers
Timber
used in the broader coopering operations may include French/American/Australian oak, red gum, maple spruce, jarrah, birch, cyprus, elm and fir
oak, in cooperage usage, means timber from selected species of Quercus
Moisture content
is the moisture content of timber when it is at equilibrium with the moisture content of the air around it and is expressed as a proportion of the oven dry weight of the timber. At this point timber will gain or lose moisture as the humidity of the air around it changes, with commensurate shrinkage and expansion
Faults or features
include knots, sapwood, splits and shakes, rot and decay and insect attack (worm holes), shrinkage, mineral streak or brown stripe
Artificial drying methods
may include powered kilns, conveyor drier systems, vacuum dryers and a variety of dehumidifiers
Storage
must ensure that there is no obstruction of traffic, components and products are not damaged in storage and products are accessible for further distribution/despatch
Records and reports
may include but not be limited to the product type, size, inspection, grading and labelling outcomes, quality outcomes and storage locations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Read and interpret a work/job specification
Select and evaluate a range of timber for coopering including the determination of moisture content and density
Correctly identify the causes of a range of faults or features in timber
Season timber using a combination of artificial and natural drying processes
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for coopering operations
Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to the selection and seasoning of timber
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Read and interpret a work/job specification
Select and evaluate a range of timber for coopering including the determination of moisture content and density
Correctly identify the causes of a range of faults or features in timber
Season timber using a combination of artificial and natural drying processes
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for coopering operations
Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to the selection and seasoning of timber
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
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