Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
WHS/OHS requirements:
are to be in line with commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
safety equipment, including personal protective equipment and clothing
first-aid equipment
fire-fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
fatigue management
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
manual handling procedures, including shifting, lifting and carrying
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
Environmental requirements must include:
organisational policies and procedures
workplace practices
sustainability and environmental management requirements, including waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and reuse guidelines
energy efficiency measures
Organisational policies and procedures:
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian standards
WHS/OHS emergency and evacuation procedures
the environment
physical impairment (due to drugs, alcohol, fatigue, etc.)
relevant industry codes of practice
organisational and site guidelines regarding timber stacking and maintenance
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
procedure manuals
provision of training to and supervision of employees
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
recording and reporting requirements
Risk assessment:
must include:
level and stability of individual packs
type of bearers
width, length and height of stack
weight of packs and stacks
duration of storage
type and strength of timber
type of lifting equipment
ground condition and stability in terms of slope, evenness, contamination and drainage
air-drying structure
unexpected obstacles
slippery or uneven surfaces
pedestrians on or near the timber stack
visibility
powered mobile machinery equipment faults or damage
ground strength to withstand the load of stacks and machinery
hazards and risks
location of walkways, pathways and stores
top surface of ground
location of stack:
inside
outside under cover
in the open
involves consideration of:
monitoring and inspection procedures
storage area organisation
injury due to lifting, bending or crushing
machinery and equipment requirements
weather conditions
Avoidable loss may include:
inadequate stack support
packs that are not level
exposing the stack to adverse drying conditions
inadequate stack conditions (poor drainage, stacks close to ground, etc.)
inappropriate site layout
inadequate stack protection
pack damage
unstable stacking (e.g. large heavy packs on top of small light packs)
timber that is stacked too high
Traffic management plan must:
ensure pedestrians are separated from powered mobile plants
allow safe entry and exit of mobile equipment and pedestrians
where reasonably practicable, eliminate any identified risk
identify the most efficient route of travel
facilitate traffic flows
reduce the frequency of interaction with powered mobile plant
substitute a forklift with other suitable load shifting equipment
Safety equipment may include:
PPE, such as gloves, glasses, high-visibility gear
seatbelt on powered mobile plant
mobile communication devices, such as telephone and two-way radio
fire-fighting equipment
first-aid equipment
Communication may include:
verbal and non-verbal language
active listening
use of positive, confident and cooperative language
questioning to clarify and confirm understanding
use of language and concepts appropriate to individual, social and cultural differences
control of voice
mobile communication protocols
Limitations may include:
own competency level, including with regard to identifying risks
industry requirements
own interpretation of procedures
Bearers must:
be straight and not have knots
be identical in length in cross-section
not protrude from the stack
not be shorter than the stack
be laid flat
be in good condition
be able to withstand the environment
be checked for consistent thickness and shape
be correctly positioned
Routine checks must include:
inspecting stability of stack
ensuring stacks are not leaning or supported by other stacks
ensuring ground conditions are stable
ensuring no damage to rack sticks, bearers or restraints
eliminating effects of external forces, such as high winds
checking all stacks after high winds
yard maintenance, including removing waste
ensuring top of stack is within tolerances, in line with site requirements
Repairs must include:
cordoning off area from pedestrian access
installing danger warning signage
replacing damaged racking sticks, bearers or restraints
stabilising ground conditions, including top surface
stabilising packs and stacks
partially or fully rebuilding packs and stacks
assessing need for additional restraints
tightening loose restraints
Workplace records and documentation:
may include:
product type, size and quantity
inspection information, including date, issues, timelines, consultation conducted and authorised personnel
grading and labelling
quality outcomes
storage locations
despatch locations
hazards and hazard control
incidents
equipment malfunctions
date of creation
and may be:
manual
computer-based system
other appropriate organisational communications systems

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.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can stack timber and maintain timber stacks in line with site standards, guidelines and organisational requirements.
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 of this unit and include demonstration of:
following organisational policies and procedures relevant to building and maintaining a timber stack
use of safety equipment relevant to building and maintaining a timber stack, in line with site requirements
communicating and working safely with others in the workplace
performing risk and site assessments to build a timber stack
safely building at least one timber stack appropriate to the needs of the workplace
reporting and documenting required timber stack and fault information in line with site requirements
safely repairing a timber stack with a range of varying faults.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
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 required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit
specifications and work instructions for powered mobile machinery
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy, together with the application of required knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge
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 assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role