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Cut material to profile

Cut material to profile

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3244
State Code
AXL19
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to cut material to a profile with shaping equipment to produce moulded timber products. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting and includes operator maintenance.The unit applies to Benchman, Machine Operator, Timber Products Technician, Production technician, Press operator. 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
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.3 Obtain type and quantity of material for profiling from storage location.
  • 1.4 Identify profile to be cut and select cutting blades.
2. Set up profiling equipment
  • 2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s 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 in line with 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 trial run and adjust as required.
3. Cut material to profile
  • 3.1 Feed material into machine at feed rate prescribed by organisational requirements.
  • 3.2 Follow, maintain and adjust cutting sequence to produce 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 in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.5 Stack material safely in designated location in line with work order.
4. Complete operator maintenance
  • 4.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
  • 4.2 Check cutting blades for bluntness or damage.
  • 4.3 Remove and replace cutting blades in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • 4.4 Keep machine area clear of dust and debris in line with organisational 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
D5953 FPICOT3244B Cut material to profile Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAO16 FWPCOT3265 Cut timber or engineered wood product to profile Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM0 FWP30516 Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products Qualification
BAM2 FWP30816 Certificate III in Woodmachining Qualification