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Plane and sand engineered wood products

Plane and sand engineered wood products

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3268
State Code
OAN88
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2019
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
21/05/2019
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plane and sand the surfaces of engineered wood products in a timber manufacturing facility, optimising product thickness while retaining its integrity.The unit applies to individuals who work as timber products technicians and production workers. Operators generally work under broad or limited direction to complete routine activities related to their own work, and take responsibility for their work.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 planing and sanding engineered wood product
  • 1.1 Review work order, workplace health and safety requirements, environmental protection practices and emergency procedures for engineered wood product dressing operation and, where required, check with appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Identify and report hazards and use personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements and health and safety legislative requirements to maintain safe work practices
  • 1.3 Obtain type and quantity of engineered wood product for planing and sanding from the production process
2. Plane and sand engineered wood product
  • 2.1 Use equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures, manufacturer instructions and environmental protection practices
  • 2.2 Complete pre start-up checks and set planing and sanding thickness and feed rate for optimal product recovery
  • 2.3 Position material and feed at a rate appropriate to machine speed, capacity, engineered wood product thickness and condition
  • 2.4 Plane and sand engineered wood product to specification and assess product visually throughout the process for thickness, finish quality and faults
  • 2.5 Coordinate outfeed to ensure efficient recovery of planed and sanded material
  • 2.6 Check dust extraction equipment regularly and clean to avoid blockages
3. Redistribute material
  • 3.1 Grade finished engineered wood product for quality and use according to industry standards
  • 3.2 Direct material to storage or processing operations according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Dispose of sub-standard material according to environmental protection practices
  • 3.4 Clean work area according to workplace health and safety procedures
4. Complete operator maintenance
  • 4.1 Lock out equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 4.2 Check planer blades and sanding belts for bluntness or damage
  • 4.3 Remove and replace planer blades and sanding belts 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
AXL35 FWPCOT3228 Plane/sand panels Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC82 FWPTMM3216 Plane and sand engineered wood product Unit of competency