FWPCOT3297 — Operate automated stacking equipment

1 Prepare for stacking

• 1.1Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
• 1.2Review environmental protection procedures and workplace health and safety requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
• 1.3Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with operating automatic timber stacking equipment
• 1.4Identify and implement workplace procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
• 1.5Select tools and equipment, and check for operational effectiveness
• 1.6Obtain type and quantity of timber products to be stacked from a storage location
• 1.7Plan stacking process according to work order

2 Stack, wrap and strap packs

• 2.1Set up stacking machine to produce specified pack sizes according to work order
• 2.2Build packs using timber products of a consistent type, size and thickness
• 2.3Check bearers and protective strips for uniform thickness and damage
• 2.4Place specified bearers, spacing sticks and protective strips squarely, evenly and consistently
• 2.5Monitor stacked timber product for grade and quality
• 2.6Reprocess or dispose of unacceptable components
• 2.7Stack packs to correct product count or dimension, and check the safety of stacking
• 2.8Strap, wrap and label packs according to workplace procedures
• 2.9Avoid wastage of strapping and packaging materials, and maximise use of recycled materials

3 Complete operator maintenance

• 3.1Lock out equipment according to workplace safety procedures
• 3.2Check, maintain and clean automatic stacking machine mechanism
• 3.3Keep machine area clear of dust and debris according to workplace safety procedures
• 3.4Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel

What does an assessment tool for FWPCOT3297 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FWPCOT3297 needs to address all 47 unit components: 3 elements with 20 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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