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Cut timber or engineered wood product to profile

Cut timber or engineered wood product to profile

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3299
State Code
OBM30
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2020
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use profiling equipment for cutting timber or engineered wood products to a profile to produce moulded products in a manufacturing facility. The unit applies to individuals who work as benchman, machine operators, timber products technicians, production technicians and press operators. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for profiling timber or engineered wood products
  • 1.1 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with cutting timber or engineered wood products to profile
  • 1.4 Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Obtain the type and quantity of material for profiling from a storage location
  • 1.6 Identify profile to be cut, and select appropriate cutting blades according to specifications
2. Set up profiling equipment
  • 2.1 Use equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures, manufacturer instructions and environmental protection practices
  • 2.2 Follow lock-out procedures, select and attach machine guides and install cutting blades
  • 2.3 Set depth of cut or profile according to the required shape and to minimise waste
  • 2.4 Stack material in close proximity to maximise ease of machine feeding
  • 2.5 Test equipment set-up for correct profile alignment through a trial run, and adjust as required
3. Cut timber or engineered wood product to profile
  • 3.1 Feed timber or engineered wood product into the machine at feed rate prescribed by organisational requirements
  • 3.2 Follow, maintain and adjust cutting sequence to produce the required quantity and maximise feed rate
  • 3.3 Check profiling process regularly and adjust to maintain desired depth and profile
  • 3.4 Dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and defective material according to environmental protection practices
  • 3.5 Stack material safely in designated location according to work order
4. Complete operator maintenance
  • 4.1 Lock out equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures and manufacturer recommendations
  • 4.2 Check cutting blades for bluntness or damage according to manufacturer specifications
  • 4.3 Remove and replace cutting blades according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 4.4 Keep machine area clear of dust and debris according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 4.5 Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAO16 FWPCOT3265 Cut timber or engineered wood product to profile Unit of competency