NVQ Level 2 in ENGINEERED WOOD. Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/3940/7. Qualification Specification

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1 NVQ Level 2 in ENGINEERED WOOD Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/3940/7 Qualification Specification

2 CONTENTS Executive Summary... 3 Aim... 4 Outcomes... 4 Target Group... 4 Entry Requirements... 5 Progression... 5 Qualification Structure... 5 Qualification Level... 6 Programme Organisation... 7 Guidance on Learning and Teaching... 7 Unit Content... 8 Make sure your own actions reduce the risks to health and safety... 9 Contribute to the effectiveness of work in a commercial setting Contribute to resource efficiency in an engineered wood environment Select and pick material for engineering wood Operate a saw to cut and angle wood Assembly of engineered wood components Wood treatment in engineered wood Move and handle resources for wood engineering Store products and materials in wood engineering Prepare engineered wood products for delivery Assessment Qualification Certification Glossary Suggested Source Material Page Page 2 of 24

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This qualification is a nationally recognised qualification which provides learners with skills and knowledge in roles producing engineered wood component/ products. The qualification is intended for both newcomers and experienced personnel within the industry and is designed to provide trade specific knowledge appropriate for the day to day activities in a manufacturing environment. The learner will become familiar with the main terminology and production methods operating in the workplace. The learners will understand the main health and safety issues and the efficient working practices employed. Learners will be familiar with methods and knowledge pertinent to their own role which may be one of the following: Select and pick materials Operating a saw Assembly Wood treatment Move and handle resources Storage Delivery preparation Typical product and component produced could be 1. i-joists glulam/clt cross laminated timber 2. lvl laminated veneer lumber 3. sip structurally insulated panels 4. cassettes (floor, roof, wall) roof trusses 5. wall systems 6. floors 7. roofs 8. external applications eg, column supports To achieve the qualification, learners need to successfully complete 5 units: the 4 mandatory units plus one job specific unit. Programmes leading to the qualification can be organised and delivered by providers who have gained Centre and qualification approval from PIABC. To achieve this they need to complete the PIABC centre and qualification approval procedures available from In completing the documentation and the approval visit, centres need to demonstrate their ability to deliver high quality education leading to the qualification. Centres are expected to employ robust quality assurance processes. PIABC will appoint its own moderators to ensure the effective operation of these processes and the maintenance of standards of quality. There is no necessity for any formal entry requirement to this qualification beyond the basic literacy and numeracy expected from anyone entering the manufacturing industry. Success in this qualification enables learners to progress to higher level qualifications, for example the NVQ Level 3 in Engineered Wood. Page 3 of 24

4 AIM This national qualification is competence based and aims to confirm job specific competence and job knowledge. This qualification intended for those wishing to pursue a career in the timber or related industries, or for those who are already in the industry and who wish to extend their knowledge and expertise. OUTCOMES In setting out a clearly-defined level of achievement, this qualification will: 1. Enable individuals to demonstrate trade specific competence and knowledge appropriate for the day to day activities in a manufacturing environment using wood. 2. Enhance the knowledge and job satisfaction of learners - providing them with a means of progression to higher level job roles and qualifications. 3. Provide employers with an open and transparent basis for judging the suitability of learners for employment and promotion. 4. Facilitate job movement throughout the timber sector and other related areas of the timber industry. Specific outcomes for the qualification are listed under the individual unit description. TARGET GROUP This qualification is appropriate for those working in manufacturing, wanting to gain recognition for the competencies and understanding in one of the following job roles: Job role Pick materials Operating a saw Assembly Wood treatment Move and handle resources Storage Delivery preparation Type of company Producing engineered wood products and components such as: i-joists, glulam/clt cross laminated timber, lvl laminated veneer lumber, sip structurally insulated panels, secondary manufacture (structure of building up to 7-9 storeys), wood protection (end use), cassettes (floor, roof, wall), roof trusses, wall systems, floors, roofs, external applications e.g. column support Typical product and component produced could be 1. i-joists glulam/clt cross laminated timber 2. lvl laminated veneer lumber 3. sip structurally insulated panels 4. cassettes (floor, roof, wall) roof trusses 5. wall systems 6. floors 7. roofs 8. external applications eg, column supports Page 4 of 24

5 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS There are no entry qualifications or age limits required for this qualification. Assessment for this qualification is open to any learner who has the potential to reach the standards laid down for this qualification. An initial assessment of past experience and current skills, knowledge and understanding should be carried out prior to commencement, to determine suitability for this qualification. Aids or appliances, which are designed to alleviate disability, may be used during assessment, providing they do not compromise the standard required. PROGRESSION Success in this qualification prepares learners for progression in the timber industry, confirm competence, improve confidence and prepare for further studies; whether job specific studies at level 3 for example Engineered Wood or Wood Machining qualifications or broader study for example the Merchant Supplies-Timber qualification such as timber purchasing, timber yard, and timber sales. Learners may have the opportunity to progress into supervisory and management roles taking suitable qualifications. Learners are encouraged to consider long term goals such as belonging to a professional institute or similar. Centres are encouraged to make learners aware of relevant associations and related professional bodies. QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE The qualification is made up of mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units cover those areas which have a common approach, such as safety and the principle learning outcomes for the job role. The optional units offer a choice that can be combined to meet the needs of an individual s specific job role together with the organisations and learners preferences. Credit values are determined by the total notional learning hours (teaching + demonstrations + practice + reflection + assessment - including developing competence in the work environment etc) divided by 10. For example 4 credits reflect a total learning time of 40 hours. Learning time is usually much greater than direct tutor contact. Credit values have been calculated unit by unit - in isolation of each other - such that the unit is a standalone unit; therefore centres may find that where learners are completing a number of units to achieve the complete qualification, actual learning time will reduce (i.e. the actual learning time for the entire qualification is unlikely to be a sum total of the credits of the individual units taken). Learning time will clearly be reduced if learners hold credits from prior learning. Learners will be expected to carry out additional reading, practice and other work to complete each unit and prepare for assessment. Page 5 of 24

6 Qualification structure Learner must achieve a minimum of 17 credits in Group A and a minimum of 5 credits from Group B. The total minimum credit value of this qualification is 22. Ref Unit Title Credit Level GHL Group A: 17 Credits required F/503/8136 Make sure your own actions reduce the risks to health and safety within your workplace F/503/5995 Contribute to the effectiveness of work in a commercial setting A/506/6033 Contribute to resource efficiency in an engineered wood environment Group B: 5 Credits required F/506/6034 Select and pick material for engineering wood J/506/6035 Operate a saw to produce angled cuts L/506/6036 Assembly of engineered wood components R/506/6037 Apply treatment to engineered wood products Y/506/6038 Move and handle resources for wood engineering D/506/6039 Store products and materials in wood engineering R/506/6040 Prepare engineered wood products for delivery QUALIFICATION LEVEL This Qualification is at Level 2 based upon the QCF principles. Generally, learners will demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of processes, materials and terminology relating ideas and knowledge to practical contexts in roles such as purchasing, sales and yard operative. Tasks may include selecting, adjusting and using appropriate tools and materials and/or advising customers using product knowledge. Learners may be working alone or as part of a team and will show an awareness of the role of others associated with the job role Page 6 of 24

7 PROGRAMME ORGANISATION Programmes for this qualification can be organised and delivered by providers who have gained centre and qualification approval from PIABC. To achieve this they need to complete the PIABC centre and qualification approval procedures available from In completing the documentation and the approval visit, centres need to demonstrate their ability to deliver high quality education leading to the qualification. Centres are expected to employ robust quality assurance processes. PIABC will appoint its own moderators to ensure the effective operation of these processes and the maintenance of standards of quality. The organisation of the qualification is at the discretion of the centre and will take into account the aims, aspirations and experience of the learners. Centres are encouraged to choose the most suitable curriculum model for their learners. Whilst the sequential delivery of parts of the unit is a possibility and may provide the most straightforward way of determining completion, it may be that some degree of integration of elements will occur, or that other methods of delivery are more appropriate to meet the needs of learners. It should be noted however that the whole unit and all the learning outcomes will be assessed. Centres must ensure that adequate arrangements are in place for supporting learners. This could be either through separate tutorial sessions or through the use of time within structured study sessions. Centres using on-line or other forms of open learning must ensure that appropriate tutorial support is provided for learners. The employer s engagement in learning and assessment opportunities will be paramount in securing timely achievement and a participative role should be encouraged. In relevant circumstances, centres are recommended to provide career related information and guidance to their learners. GUIDANCE ON LEARNING AND TEACHING Learners employed in the timber and related industries will come to the qualification with varying levels of existing knowledge and/or practical experience of some parts of the qualification requirements. Training needs should be identified and gaps in knowledge and competency should be filled with a planned delivery of an individual learning plan. This should be utilised in preparing for teaching and assessment. The sharing of knowledge which has the potential to lead to a high level of understanding should be encouraged by the use of staff with direct experience in the role and related industries. This must, of course, be balanced against a sound understanding of the theoretical understanding. The relationship between theory and practice is a theme that should be reflected in the assessments for the programme. Therefore in structured learning and individual work, learners should be aware of the requirement to develop a theoretical understanding to their practical work and a practical application to their theoretical understanding. Those developing learning programmes should expect to achieve all the performance and knowledge criteria. Page 7 of 24

8 QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION This qualification follows the quality criteria for NOS for designing units and qualifications and contains the features listed as follows; Unit reference number, title, level and credit value. Each unit consists of;- Performance Criteria: This describes what a learner needs to be able to do as a result of the process of learning. Knowledge and understanding: These are the things learners are expected to know and understand as a result of the process of learning. UNIT CONTENT This qualification is a nationally recognised qualification which requires the learner to possess or acquire the competencies and knowledge in one of either: picking, assembly, wood treatment, delivery preparation. Page 8 of 24

9 MAKE SURE YOUR ACTIONS REDUCE RISKS TO HEALTH AND SAFETY WITHIN YOUR WORKPLACE PIABC Unit No: PI001 Guided Learning Hours: 27 Qualification Accreditation No: F/503/8136 Unit Credits: 6 Unit Level: 2 Assessment Guidance This unit is for everyone at work (whether paid, unpaid, full or part-time). It is about having an appreciation of significant risks in your workplace, knowing how to identify and deal with them. This unit is about the health and safety responsibilities for everyone in your workplace. It describes the competences required to make sure that: your own actions do not create any health and safety hazards you do not ignore significant risks in your workplace, and you take sensible action to put things right, including: reporting situations which pose a danger to people in the workplace and seeking advice Fundamental to this unit is an understanding of the terms "hazard", "risk" and control. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Learning Outcome Assessment Criterion - The learner can: The learner will: 1. Be able to identify the hazards and evaluate the risks in your workplace: 2. Know how to identify the hazards and evaluate the risks in your workplace: 1.1 Identify which workplace instructions are relevant to your job role 1.2 Identify those working practices in your job role which could harm you or others 1.3 Identify those aspects of your workplace which could harm you or others 1.4 Check which of the potentially harmful working practices and aspects of your workplace present the highest risks to you or to others 1.5 Deal with hazards in accordance with workplace instructions and legal requirements 1.6 Correctly name and locate the people responsible for health and safety in your workplace 1.7 Report to the people responsible for health and safety in your workplace those hazards which present the highest risks 2.1 Define what hazards and risks are 2.2 State your responsibilities for health and safety as required by the law covering your job role 2.3 Describe the hazards which exist in your workplace and the safe working practices which you must follow. 2.4 Describe the particular health and safety hazards which may be present in your own job role and the precautions you must take 2.5 Explain the importance of remaining alert to the presence Page 9 of 24

10 Learning Outcome Assessment Criterion - The learner can: The learner will: 3. Be able to reduce the risks to health and safety in your workplace: 4. Know how to reduce the risks to health and safety in your workplace: of hazards in the whole workplace 2.6 Explain the importance of dealing with, or promptly reporting, risks 2.7 Define the responsibilities for health and safety in your job role/description 2.8 Describe the safe working practices for your own job role 2.9 Identify the responsible people you should report health and safety matters to State where and when to get additional health and safety assistance 3.1 Carry out your work in accordance with your level of competence, workplace instructions, suppliers or manufacturer s instructions and legal requirements 3.2 Control those health and safety risks within your capability and job responsibilities 3.3 Pass on suggestions for reducing risks to health and safety to the responsible people 3.4 Make sure your behaviour does not endanger the health and safety of you or others in your workplace 3.5 Follow the workplace instructions and suppliers' or manufacturers' instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products 3.6 Report any differences between workplace instructions and suppliers' or manufacturers' instructions 3.7 Make sure that your personal presentation and behaviour at work: protects the health and safety of you and others, meets any legal responsibilities, and is in accordance with workplace instructions 3.8 Make sure you follow environmentally-friendly working practices 4.1 Define and describe your scope and responsibility for controlling risks 4.2 State the workplace instructions for managing risks which you are unable to deal with 4.3 Identify the suppliers and manufacturers instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products which you must follow 4.4 Explain the importance of personal presentation in maintaining health and safety in your workplace 4.5 Explain the importance of personal behaviour in maintaining the health and safety of you and others 4.6 Describe the risks to the environment which may be present in your workplace and/or in your own job role Page 10 of 24

11 CONTRIBUTE TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WORK IN A COMMERCIAL SETTING Qualification Accreditation No: F/503/5995 Guided Learning Hours: 30 Unit Level: 2 Unit Credits: 5 Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Learning Outcome Assessment Criterion - The learner can: The learner will: 1. Plan and organise own work 1.1 Ensure you have the required authority to complete the required activity 1.2 Comply with current legislation including working safely 1.3 Check that you understand the particular work activity and your role within it 1.4 Check that the area is clean, tidy and free from hazards before starting work 1.5 Check that required resources and equipment are ready before starting work 1.6 Check the job documentation prior to starting work 1.7 Compete the activity as planned without any undue delay 1.8 Complete all documentation accurately and legibly and pass it on to the next stage 2. Know how to plan and organize their work 3. Work effectively with other team members 2.1 Describe your job roles, responsibilities and levels of authority 2.2 List the current legislation and describe how it applies to your role 2.3 Describe the work activity and your role in that activity 2.4 Explain how you would check that the area is clean, tidy and free from hazards including listing the hazards and possible consequences 2.5 List the resources required for the activity 2.6 Describe how to check that the equipment is ready for use 2.7 Identity the documentation and show how it is used 2.8 Describe the workplace procedures for monitoring the progress of the activity and keeping others informed 2.9 Show how the documentation is completed and describe the next stage 3.1 Treat others with respect at all times 3.2 Communicate with others using the appropriate method 3.3 Give constructive support and feedback to appropriate personnel 3.4 Receive support and feedback from personnel 4. Know how the work effectively with others 4.1 Explain how treating others with respect contributes to workplace efficiency 4.2 State what methods of communication to use and when to use them 4.3 Describe how to identify when assistance may be needed and the how this may be given 4.4 Explain why it is important to receive feedback and support 4.5 Describe how to give constructive feedback and support Page 11 of 24

12 Learning Outcome The learner will: 5. Contribute to problem solving and improvements 6. Know how to contribute to problem solving and improvement Assessment Criterion - The learner can: 4.6 Explain why it is important to give constructive feedback and support 5.1 Respond to any problems that occur during the work activity 5.2 Report any problems that occur and the actions taken 5.3 Identify and share opportunities for improving workplace practices and procedures using the appropriate method 6.1 Describe the most common problems that may occur and how these are solved 6.2 Describe the reporting procedure for problems 6.3 Describe how to identify opportunities for improvement 6.4 Describe how suggestions for improvements should be made and to whom 6.5 Explain how the identification of improvements can benefit you and the organisation Page 12 of 24

13 Contribute to resource efficiency in a engineered wood environment Qualification Accreditation No: A/506/6034 Guided Learning Hours:10 Unit Level: 2 Unit Credits: 6 1. Be able to contribute to resource efficiency in a engineered wood environment 2. Know how to contribute to resource efficiency in a engineered wood environment 1.1 Work effectively according to organisational procedures and production specifications 1.2 Assess own performance to identify opportunities for improving resource efficiency improvements 1.3 Report accurately any opportunities to improve the efficiency of resource usage 1.4 Report promptly and accurately any suspected inefficiency within organisational procedures or production specifications 1.5 Support the implementation of actions to improve the efficiency of resource usage within limits of own authority 1.6 Work to actively avoid and minimise waste 2.1 Explain what is meant by sustainable business practice 2.2 Describe the organisational sustainability targets and their importance 2.3 Describe how organisational procedures and production specifications support sustainable business practice 2.4 Describe why resource usage efficiency is important to sustainability in relation to environmental, economic and social factors 2.6 Describe how to assess own performance to identify opportunities for improving resource usage efficiency 2.7 Explain the importance of reporting any suspected inefficiency within organisational procedures or production specifications 2.8 Explain how not working to organisational procedures and production specifications can impact on resource usage and sustainability 2.9 Outline the opportunities for improving resource usage efficiency 2.10 Outline the potential sources of waste within area of responsibility 2.11 Explain how waste is avoided and minimised through recycling and reuse 2.12 Explain how waste minimisation supports sustainability 2.14 Explain how the efficient use of resources supports the economic sustainability of the organisation 2.15 Outline the social benefits associated with sustainable business practice 2.16 State individual responsibilities relevant to the development of sustainable business practice Page 13 of 24

14 Select and pick material for engineered wood Qualification Accreditation No: F/506/6034 Guided Learning Hours:10 Unit Level: 2 Unit Credits: 5 1. Be able to select and pick material for engineered wood 2. Understand how to select and pick material for engineered wood 1.1 Comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times 1.2 Recognise any difficulties with selecting and picking materials to the required quantity and quality and correct them, report difficulties outside your control to the correct person 1.3 Carry out your work to the required quality and output to meet production schedules and targets 1.4 Identify the zone/area where different materials are held 1.5 Select and pick materials against: dimension treatment source certification stress grading 1.6 Label materials according to specification and company procedures 1.7 Check that products you have selected meet company standards 1.8 Identify variations of materials from company standard and record them or report them to the correct person 1.9 Record information on selecting and picking in the appropriate information systems 1.10 Select materials that optimises usage and minimises waste 2.1 Explain what the relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations are 2.2 Explain what relevant health and safety procedures need to be followed 2.3 Explain the quality standards and production requirements for selecting and picking materials 2.4 Outline what checks you carry out before selecting and picking materials 2.5 Explain why it is important to check materials before you select or pick them 2.6 Explain source certification and why this is important 2.7 Describe the difference between treated and untreated wood and their different uses 2.8 Describe the different materials that are selected and their uses 2.9 Describe what to do with damaged or faulty materials 2.10 Describe common problems with selecting and picking materials 2.11 State what information systems should be used 2.12 Give examples of strength gradings for wood 2.13 State the purpose of strength grading Page 14 of 24

15 Operate a saw to produce angled cuts Qualification Accreditation No: FJ/506/6035 Guided Learning Hours:8 Unit Level: 2 Unit Credits: 5 1. Be able to operate a saw to produce angled cuts 2. Understand how to operate a saw to produce angled cuts 1.1 Find out the job requirements, specification, cutting lists and use similar work documents. 1.2 Use work skills to correctly: pick wood according to specification set up the saw and guarding handle and lift wood to load machinery operate sawing machinery to produce components with bevel or compound cuts use hand held tools/devices/aids dispose of off-cuts check completed work against requirements remove the saw blade store the saw blade change blade 1.3 Follow manufacturers and company procedures and standards 1.4 Identify any variation of products from company standard and record them or report them to the correct person 1.5 Maintain required output to meet production schedules and targets 1.6 Comply with health and safety requirements and procedures 1.7 Recognise any difficulties with sawing operations and correct them, report difficulties outside your control to the correct person 1.8 Record information in the appropriate systems 2.1Describe the relevant health and safety procedures that need to be followed 2.2 Explain the quality standards and production requirements for complex sawing of wood 2.3 State the checks you carry out before sawing wood 2.4 Explain why it is important to check materials before you begin to saw 2.5 State what to do with damaged or faulty materials and equipment Page 15 of 24

16 2.6 Explain how to load wood onto the saw following manufacturer s instructions and company standards 2.7 Explain how to dispose of off cuts safely and in line with environmental policies and company procedures 2.8 Describe the common problems with sawing and the faults that can occur in assembling products as a result 2.9 State what information systems should be used 2.10 State why it is important to use the information systems 2.11 Describe how to set up the saw, fence, guards and ancillary equipment following manufacturer s instructions and company standards 2.12 Describe how to cut wood to specification following manufacturer s instructions and company standards 2.13 Explain the relationship between peripheral speed and diameter of the saw blade 2.14 Describe how to identify whether the blade is blunt 2.15 Describe what effects a burn has on the blade 2.16 Describe the types of saw blade and teeth design in common use Page 16 of 24

17 Assembly of engineered wood components Qualification Accreditation No: L/506/6036 Guided Learning Hours:8 Unit Level: 2 Unit Credits: 5 1. Be able to assemble engineered wood components 2. Know how to assemble engineered wood components 1.1 Comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times 1.2 Recognise any difficulties with assembling products to the required quantity and quality and correct them, report difficulties outside your control to the correct person 1.3 Carry out your work to the required quality and output to meet production schedules and targets 1.4 Assemble products to specification and within design tolerances following company standards 1.5 Check that products you have assembled meet company standards 1.6 Identify variations of products from company standard and record them or report them to the correct person 1.7 Record information in the appropriate systems 1.8 Operate the machinery following company procedures and manufacturers instructions 1.9 Fix components to design specification following company procedures 1.10 Apply fixings to specifications and company standards 1.11 Ensure fixings are of correct size and are positioned according to specification 2.1 Describe the relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations 2.2 State what relevant health and safety procedures need to be followed 2.3 Explain what the quality standards and production requirements are for assembling products 2.4 Explain what checks you carry out before assembling 2.5 Explain why is it important to check materials before you assemble products 2.6 Explain what to do with damaged or faulty products and materials 2.7 Describe the common problems with assembling and the faults that can occur 2.8 State what information systems should be used 2.9 Explain why it is important to use the information systems 2.10 Explain the purpose of the different products that you assemble Page 17 of 24

18 2.11 Explain the tolerances that are acceptable for the different products 2.12 Explain how to obtain the specifications for the work to be carried out and how to interpret these 2.14 Describe the implications if the products and fixings are not positioned and fitted according to the specifications Page 18 of 24

19 Apply treatment to engineered wood products Guided Learning Hours:7 Qualification Accreditation No: R/506/6037 Unit Level: 2 Unit Credits: 5 This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to apply treatment to any of the following: end treatments to cut wood resealing of edges decorative coatings 1. Be able to apply treatment to engineered wood products 2. Know how to apply treatment to engineered wood products 1.1 Comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times 1.2 Recognise any difficulties with treating wood products to the required quantity and quality and correct them, report difficulties outside your control to the correct person 1.3 Use work skills to apply treatment to wood following company standards and manufacturer s Instructions 1.4 Carry out your work to the required quality and output to meet production schedules and targets 1.5 Check that products you have treated meet company standards 1.6 Identify variations of treatment from company standard and record them or report them to the correct person 1.7 Record information on wood treatment in the appropriate information systems 2.1 Describe what the relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations 2.2 Explain what relevant health and safety procedures need to be followed 2.3 Explain what the quality standards and production requirements are for treating wood or applying decorative coatings 2.4 Describe what checks you carry out before applying treatments or decorative coatings to wood 2.5 Explain why is it important to check materials before you apply treatments or decorative coatings 2.6 Explain what to do with damaged or faulty products or materials 2.7 Describe common problems with applying treatments or coatings and the faults that can occur 2.8 Describe what information systems should be used 2.9 Explain why it is important to use the information systems Page 19 of 24

20 Move and handle resources for wood engineering Qualification Accreditation No: Y/506/6038 Guided Learning Hours:13 Unit Level: 2 Unit Credits: 5 1. Be able to move and handle resources for wood engineering 2. Know how to move and handle resources for wood engineering 1.1 Comply with the given information to move and store resources to maintain safe work practices. 1.2 Select the resources to be moved and ensure they conform to the given information. 1.3 Comply with the given information to prevent damage to the product and surrounding environment. 1.4 Comply with the given product information to carry out the work efficiently to the required guidance. 2.1 Explain the level of understanding operatives must have of information for relevant, current legislation and official guidance and how it is applied. 2.2 Explain why and when personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used. 2.3 Describe the characteristics, quality, uses, limitations and defects associated with the resources and how defects should be rectified. 2.4 Explain how the resources should be handled and how any problems associated with the resources are reported. 2.5 Explain the organisational procedures to select resources, why they have been developed and how they are used. 2.6 Describe the hazards associated with the resources and methods of work and how they are overcome. 2.7 Describe how to protect work from damage and the purpose of protection. 2.8 Explain why disposal of waste should be carried out safely and how it is achieved. 2.9 Explain how methods of work, to meet the specification, are carried out and problems reported. Page 20 of 24

21 Store products and materials in wood engineering Qualification Accreditation No: D/506/6039 Guided Learning Hours:10 Unit Level: 2 Unit Credits: 8 1. Be able to store products and materials in wood engineering 2. Know how to store products and materials in wood engineering 1.1 Comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times 1.2 Handle the products and materials in a way that prevents damage to them and their surrounding environment 1.3 Store the products and materials according to requirements 1.4 Store the products and materials to ensure they are accessible to others 1.5 Use handling equipment that is suitable and minimise wear and tear on the equipment 1.6 Identify any problems relating to the storage of products and materials, and deal with them according to standard operating procedures 1.7 Record information on the storage of products and materials in the appropriate information systems 1.8 Identify the products and materials that are used during work 1.9 Ensure consumables are used according to their expiry dates 1.10 Obtain accurate information on the stock levels of products and materials that are available or being used 1.11 Ensure stock levels are maintained to meet requirements 1.12 Identify any trends in the use of products and materials that require further action 1.13 Identify any problems relating to the stock levels of products and materials and deal with them according to standard operating procedures 1.4 Record information on the stock levels of products and materials in the appropriate information systems 2.1 Describe the relevant health and safety responsibilities and obligations 2.2 Describe the relevant health and safety procedures that need to be followed 2.2 Describe the methods for storing different types of products and materials 2.3 State who requires access to the products and materials 2.4 Describe what consumables are stored, and where 2.5 Describe what type of equipment should be used when storing products and materials 2.6 Describe what type of problems can occur during storage, and what are the standard operating procedures for dealing with them Page 21 of 24

22 2.7 Describe how to obtain information on the quantity and quality of products and materials 2.8 Explain what type of trends in the use of products and materials could occur 2.9 Explain what type of problems can occur with stock levels, and what are the standard operating procedures for dealing with them 2.10 Explain what information systems should be used 2.11 Explain why it is important to use the information systems Page 22 of 24

23 Prepare engineered wood products for delivery Qualification Accreditation No: R/506/6040 Guided Learning Hours:10 Unit Level: 2 Unit Credits: 5 1. Be able to prepare engineered wood products for delivery 2. Know how to prepare engineered wood products for delivery 1.1 comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times 1.2 recognise any difficulties with preparing products for delivery to the required 1.3 quantity and quality and correct them, report difficulties outside your control to the correct person 1.4 carry out your work to the required quality and output to meet production schedules and targets 1.5 check that products you have prepared for delivery meet company standards 1.6 record information on the delivery in the appropriate information systems 1.7 label products according to company procedures and legislation 1.8 pack products according to specification following company procedures 1.9 load the products in a safe manner that will also allow safe unloading 1.1 comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times 1.2 recognise any difficulties with preparing products for delivery to the required 1.3 quantity and quality and correct them, report difficulties outside your control to the correct person 1.4 carry out your work to the required quality and output to meet production schedules and targets 1.5 check that products you have prepared for delivery meet company standards 1.6 record information on the delivery in the appropriate information systems 1.7 label products according to company procedures and legislation 1.8 pack products according to specification following company procedures 1.9 load the products in a safe manner that will also allow safe unloading Page 23 of 24

24 ASSESSMENT Assessment principles should follow recognised good practice. The qualification is made up of units from different standard setting bodies and their Assessment Strategies should be used. All learning outcomes and assessment criteria should be met. Simulation is not permitted. QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION All learning outcomes and assessment criteria are to be achieved. Whilst there is no grading to this qualification (pass, credit, etc.), the training delivery and feedback should promote the notion of continued improvement and craftsmanship. GLOSSARY Term Definition Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria Centre This describes what a learner needs to know, understand or do as a result of the process of learning. These are the requirements learners are expected to meet to demonstrate that a learning outcome has been achieved. The organisation that is approved by PIABC for the purposes of preparing learners for assessment. SUGGESTED SOURCE MATERIAL A comprehensive list of source materials and references that may be used to support learning for qualification is available from the PIABC web site ( Page 24 of 24