FWPSAW4208 — Plan for and coordinate timber kiln drying operations

1 Plan for implementing timber kiln drying operations

• 1.1Confirm type of kiln, kiln controls and workplace drying and kiln management procedures
• 1.2Review drying and production schedule and confirm production targets, specifications and performance indicators
• 1.3Confirm workplace health and safety, quality and environmental protection practices and/or procedures for work task
• 1.4Confirm legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to timber drying operations
• 1.5Identify hazards and associated risks, and implement corrective actions according to workplace procedures
• 1.6Inspect raw materials, identify possible production and quality implications and communicate variations to production methods to team members
• 1.7Assess pre-drying suitability of product, and remove non-conforming product according to workplace procedures
• 1.8Communicate drying and production schedule, production targets, specifications and performance indicators to team members
• 1.9Maintain communication with team members to ensure production schedule and workplace health and safety, environmental protection and quality requirements are met
• 1.10Plan process cycles and develop timber drying schedule

2 Coordinate timber kiln drying operations

• 2.1Confirm capability, capacity and components of timber drying kiln and implement standard operating procedures for kiln
• 2.2Assist team members to identify faults and rectify or report production problems
• 2.3Oversee loading of timber according to quantities scheduled for drying and workplace procedures
• 2.4Check and analyse process trends
• 2.5Monitor performance of operational personnel according to workplace procedures
• 2.6Implement modifications for optimum performance in drying process
• 2.7Check and control seasoning chambers throughout drying process
• 2.8Assess and confirm timber drying performance, and identify complying product according to workplace procedures
• 2.9Oversee transfer and storage of dried timber
• 2.10Respond to breakdowns, disruptions and unplanned events according to workplace procedures
• 2.11Complete operating logs and seasoning records
• 2.12Investigate, record and report production problems and equipment faults

3 Oversee maintenance and inventory management requirements

• 3.1Monitor implementation of routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning requirements
• 3.2Maintain product and material inventory levels to meet production and contingency requirements

4 Evaluate timber kiln drying operations

• 4.1Analyse data and observations on drying operations, faults, workplace health and safety incidents and output to identify opportunities for process improvement
• 4.2Report on production, safety, environment and quality metrics to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
• 4.3Seek comments and feedback from team members to identify opportunities for process improvement
• 4.4Analyse feasibility of potential process improvements
• 4.5Document process improvements and communicate to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for FWPSAW4208 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FWPSAW4208 needs to address all 72 unit components: 4 elements with 29 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 32 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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