1.

Student and trainer details

Student details
Full name:
Student ID:
Contact number:
Email address:
Trainer details
Full name:

2. Qualification and unit of competency

Qualification/Course/Program Details
Code:
Name:
Unit of competency
Code: CPCCCA2011
Name: Handle carpentry materials
Releases: 1.0
Release date: 27/Nov/2020

3. Assessment Submission Method

By hand to trainer/assessor By email to trainer/assessor
Online submission via Learning Management System (LMS)
Any other method _________________________________________________
(Please describe here)

4. Student declaration
• I have read and understood the information in the Unit Requirements prior to commencing
this Student Pack

• I certify that the work submitted for this assessment pack is my own. I have clearly referenced
any sources used in my submission. I understand that a false declaration is a form of
malpractice;

• I have kept a copy of this Student Pack and all relevant notes, attachments, and reference
material that I used in the production of this Student Pack;

• For the purposes of assessment, I give the trainer/assessor permission to:

o Reproduce this assessment and provide a copy to another member of staff; and
o Take steps to authenticate the assessment, including communicating a copy of this
assessment to a plagiarism checking service (which may retain a copy of the
assessment on its database for future plagiarism checking).
Student signature: ________________________________

Date: ____/_____/______________

5. Assessment Plan

The student must be assessed as satisfactory in each of the following assessment methods in order
to demonstrate competence in a variety of ways.
Evidence number/ Assessment method/ Type of evidence/ Sufficient evidence
Task number Task name recorded/Outcome
Assessment task 1 Knowledge Test (KT) S / NS (First Attempt)
S / NS (Second Attempt)
Assessment task 2 Skills Test (ST) S / NS (First Attempt)
S / NS (Second Attempt)
Outcome C NYC Date assessed: Trainer signature:

6. Completion of the Assessment Plan

Your trainer is required to fill out the Assessment Plan Outcome records above, when:

• You have completed and submitted all the requirements for the assessment tasks for this
cluster or unit of competency.
• Your work has been reviewed and assessed by your trainer/assessor.
• You have been assessed as either satisfactory or unsatisfactory for each assessment task
within the unit of competency.
• You have been provided with relevant and detailed feedback.

Every assessment has a “Feedback to Student” section used to record the following information. Your
trainer/assessor must also ensure that all sections are filled in appropriately, such as:

• Result of Assessment (satisfactory or unsatisfactory)

• Student name, signature and date
• Assessor name, signature and date
• Relevant and detailed feedback

7. Unit Requirements
You, the student, must read and understand all of the information in the Unit Requirements before
completing the Student Pack. If you have any questions regarding the information, see your
trainer/assessor for further information and clarification.
Pre-Assessment Checklist: Task 1 - Knowledge Test
The purpose of this checklist
The pre-assessment checklist helps students determine if they are ready for assessment. The
trainer/assessor must review the checklist with the student before the student attempts the
assessment task. If any items of the checklist are incomplete or not clear to the student, the
trainer/assessor must provide relevant information to the student to ensure they understand the
requirements of the assessment task. The student must ensure they are ready for the assessment
task before undertaking it.
Section 1: Information for Students
Make sure you have completed the necessary prior learning before attempting this assessment.
Make sure your trainer/assessor clearly explained the assessment process and tasks to be
completed.
Make sure you understand what evidence is required to be collected and how.
Make sure you know your rights and the Complaints and Appeal process.
Make sure you discuss any special needs or reasonable adjustments to be considered during the
assessment (refer to the Reasonable Adjustments Strategy Matrix - Appendix A and negotiate
these with your trainer/assessor).
Make sure that you have access to a computer and the internet (if you prefer to type the
answers).
Make sure that you have all the required resources needed to complete this assessment task.
The due date of this assessment task is in accordance with your timetable.
In exceptional (compelling and compassionate) circumstances, an extension to submit an
assessment can be granted by the trainer/assessor. Evidence of the compelling and
compassionate circumstances must be provided together with your request for an extension to
submit your assessment work.
The request for an extension to submit your assessment work must be made before the due
date.
Section 2: Reasonable adjustments
I confirm that I have reviewed the Reasonable Adjustments guidelines and criteria as
provided in Appendix A and attached relevant evidence as required and select the correct
checkbox.
I do require reasonable adjustment
I do not require reasonable adjustment
Declaration (Student to complete)
I confirm that the purpose and procedure of this assessment task has been clearly explained to
me.
I confirm that I have been consulted about any special needs I might have in relation to the
assessment process.
I confirm that the criteria used for this assessment has been discussed with me, as have the
consequences and possible outcomes of this assessment.
I confirm I have accessed and understand the assessment information as provided in the
Training Organisation’s Student Handbook.
I confirm I have been given fair notice of the date, time, venue and/or other arrangements for
this assessment.
I confirm that I am ready for assessment.

Student Name: ______________________________________

Student Signature: ___________________________________

Assessment method-based instructions and guidelines: Knowledge Test
Assessment type

 Written Questions

Instructions provided to the student:

Assessment task description:

 This is the first (1) assessment task you must successfully complete to be deemed
competent in this unit of competency.
 The Knowledge Test is comprised of eleven (11) written questions
 You must respond to all questions and submit them to your Trainer/Assessor.
 You must answer all questions to the required level, e.g. provide an answer within the
required word limit, to be deemed satisfactory in this task
 You will receive your feedback within two (2) weeks, and you will be notified by your
Trainer/Assessor when your results are available.

Applicable conditions:

 All knowledge tests are untimed and are conducted as open book assessment (this means
you can refer to your textbook during the test).
 You must read and respond to all questions.
 You may handwrite/use a computer to answer the questions.
 You must complete the task independently.
 No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be
Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.
 As you complete this assessment task, you are predominately demonstrating your written
skills and knowledge to your trainer/assessor.

Resubmissions and reattempts:

 Where a student’s answers are deemed not satisfactory after the first attempt, a
resubmission attempt will be allowed.
 The student may speak to their trainer/assessor if they have any difficulty in completing
this task and require reasonable adjustments.
 For more information, please refer to the Training Organisation’s Student Handbook.

Location:

 This assessment task may be completed in:

a classroom
learning management system (i.e. Moodle),
workplace,
or an independent learning environment.

 Your trainer/assessor will provide you with further information regarding the location for
completing this assessment task.
Instructions for answering the written questions:

 Complete a written assessment consisting of a series of questions.

 You will be required to answer all the questions correctly.
 Do not start answering questions without understanding what is required. Read the
questions carefully and critically analyse them for a few seconds; this will help you to
identify what information is needed in the answer.
 Your answers must demonstrate an understanding and application of the relevant concepts
and critical thinking.
 Be concise, to the point and write answers within the word-limit given to each question. Do
not provide irrelevant information. Remember, quantity is not quality.
 You must write your responses in your own words.
 Use non-discriminatory language. The language used should not devalue, demean, or
exclude individuals or groups based on attributes such as gender, disability, culture, race,
religion, sexual preference or age. Gender-inclusive language should be used.
 When you quote, paraphrase, summarise or copy information from other sources to write
your answers or research your work, always acknowledge the source.

Purpose of the assessment

This assessment task is designed to evaluate student’s knowledge essential to the handle
carpentry materials of contexts and industry settings and knowledge regarding the following:

 Knowledge of the requirements of commonwealth and state or territory work health and
safety (WHS) legislation relevant to handling carpentry materials
 Knowledge of the safety data sheets
 Knowledge of the workplace quality policies and standards for handling carpentry materials
 Knowledge of the safety requirements for handling carpentry materials
 Knowledge of the methods of securing materials
 Knowledge of the types and uses of tools and equipment for handling carpentry materials:
o hammers
o pallets
o pinch bars
o tin snips
o wheelbarrows
 Knowledge of the requirements and processes for safely preparing the following materials
for mechanical handling, and manual handling, sorting, and stacking:
o concrete components
o insulation
o joinery units
o metal sheeting
o paints and sealants
o plaster or fibre cement sheeting
o reconstituted timber products
o reinforcement materials
o scaffolding components
o structural steel sections and components
o timber
 Knowledge of the methods of handling carpentry materials:
 o material size, weight or shape factors necessitating the assistance of other workers
o correct lifting and carrying techniques, use of pallets and control of waste
o preparation for mechanical handling, including the use of forklifts, pallet jacks and
trucks.

Task instructions
 This is an individual assessment.
 To ensure your responses are satisfactory, consult a range of learning resources and other
information such as handouts, textbooks, learner resources etc.
 To be assessed as Satisfactory in this assessment task, all questions must be answered
correctly.
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Test

Provide your response to each question in the box below.

Q1: Answer the following questions according to commonwealth WHS Satisfactory

legislation. response
Yes No
1.1. Identify ten (10) WHS guidelines that every carpenter must follow.
1.2. Identify ten (10) WHS directions that must be followed when
handling heavy carpentry materials.
1.3. In the following states or territories, what health and safety (WHS)
legislation applies to the handling of carpentry materials
 Australian Capital Territory
 New South Wales
 Northern Territory
 Queensland
 South Australia
 Tasmania
 Victoria
 Western Australia.
Q2: Answer the following questions using 15-30 words for each. Satisfactory
response
2.1. What are Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and why do you need them? Yes No
2.2. Identify and document five (5) requirements included in an SDS.
Q3: Answer the following questions Satisfactory
response
3.1. Mention four (4) documents that specify workplace quality policies Yes No
and standards for handling carpentry materials.

3.2. Mention any six (6) safety requirements for handling carpentry
materials.
Q4: Identify the types and uses of each tool and equipment given in column 1 Satisfactory
of the table below. response

Tools Types (any two) Uses (any two)

Hammers

Pallets

Pinch bars
 Tin snips

Wheel barrows

Yes No

Q5: Identify requirements and processes for safely preparing the materials given in Satisfactory
column 1 of the table for mechanical handling, and manual handling, sorting and response
stacking. Yes No

Component Safety requirements Processes for

Name for stacking and
manual/mechanical storing (Any Two
handling (Any Two (2))
(2))
Concrete
Components

Insulation

Joinery Units

Metal sheeting

Paints and
sealants

Plaster or fibre
cement
sheeting

Reconstituted
timber products

Reinforcement
material

Scaffolding
components
 Structural steel
sections and
components

Timber

Q6: Why does the size, weight or shape of materials sometimes necessitate the Satisfactory
assistance of other workers? Write your answer in 50-100 words. response
Yes No
Q7: Answer the following questions: Satisfactory
response
7.1. List eight (8) proper lifting and carrying techniques for carpentry Yes No
materials.

7.2. Explain in 40-80 words how pallets are used to control waste.

7.3. What safety precautions must you take when using the following
equipment?
a) Pallet Jacks (list seven (7) safety measures)
b) Using forklifts/LF truck (list ten (10 safety measures)
Q8: Answer the following questions regarding methods of securing Satisfactory
materials: response
8.1. Write seven (7) safe manual handling techniques that need to be Yes No
followed to move carpentry materials between locations.
8.2. Identify ten (10) techniques to sort carpentry materials according to
material type and size to provide clear access ways.
Q9: Write ten (10) effective techniques for on-site timber storage. Satisfactory
response
Yes No
Q10: Write seven (7) safety issues that everyone should be aware of when unloading Satisfactory
response
the carpentry material.
Yes No
Q11: List five (5) basic steps for storing carpentry tools. Write your answer in 30-40 words Satisfactory
response
Yes No ✘
Assessment Results Sheet
Outcome First attempt:

Outcome (make sure to tick the correct checkbox):

Satisfactory (S) or Not Satisfactory (NS)

Date: _______(day)/ _______(month)/ _______(year)

Feedback:

Second attempt:

Outcome (please make sure to tick the correct checkbox):

Satisfactory (S) or Not Satisfactory (NS)
Date: _______(day)/ _______(month)/ _______(year)
Feedback:

Student  I declare that the answers I have provided are my own work. Where I
Declaration
have accessed information from other sources, I have provided
references and/or links to my sources.
 I have kept a copy of all relevant notes and reference material that I used
as part of my submission.
 I have provided references for all sources where the information is not my
own. I understand the consequences of falsifying documentation and
plagiarism. I understand how the assessment is structured. I accept that
the work I submit may be subject to verification to establish that it is my
own.
 I understand that if I disagree with the assessment outcome, I can appeal
the assessment process, and either re-submit additional evidence
undertake gap training and or have my submission re-assessed.
 All appeal options have been explained to me.
Student Signature

Date

Trainer/Assessor
Name
Trainer/Assessor I hold:
Declaration
Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered
Current relevant industry skills
Current knowledge and skills in VET, and undertake
Ongoing professional development in VET

I declare that I have conducted an assessment of this student’s submission.

The assessment tasks were deemed current, sufficient, valid and reliable. I
declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable, and flexible assessment.
I have provided feedback to the student.

Trainer/Assessor
Signature
Date

Office Use Only The outcome of this assessment has been entered into the Student
Management System

on _________________ (insert date)

by (insert Name) __________________________________