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Plan and coordinate panel production

Plan and coordinate panel production

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPWPP4201
State Code
AXJ09
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan production of panels including forming boards, laminating boards and applying laminates or veneers to board. It also includes coordinating and monitoring the panel production process and output.The unit applies to production supervisors who plan and coordinate panel production in a forest and wood products factory setting.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan panel production.
  • 1.1 Review panel production schedule and confirm requirements with relevant personnel.
  • 1.2 Identify and follow safe work procedure for planning and coordinating panel production.
  • 1.3 Identify hazards and control risk in the work area, relevant to own role and responsibility.
  • 1.4 Inspect panel characteristics and record and report variations to operators.
  • 1.5 Plan, schedule and communicate panel type, sizes and production methods to operators.
  • 1.6 Maintain communication with operators as required, to ensure safety and production requirements are met.
2. Monitor panel production outcomes and record information.
  • 2.1 Monitor panel production for effective forming, laminating or veneering outcomes and panel condition.
  • 2.2 Assist operators to evaluate panels, identify faults and rectify production problems.
  • 2.3 Develop processes for rejecting and disposing of sub-standard panels produced in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
  • 2.4 Monitor panel production and output management and record possible process improvements.
3. Coordinate panel production and record information.
  • 3.1 Modify production methods or schedules as required, to ensure optimum performance.
  • 3.2 Communicate to operators and record production improvement modifications in line with site procedures.
  • 3.3 Direct produced panels to storage or transfer for further processing.
  • 3.4 Record and report panel production data, output data, quality data and equipment faults in line with record keeping procedure and site requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6146 FPIWPP4201B Plan and coordinate panel production Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAO01 FWPWPP4203 Plan and coordinate engineered wood panel production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL4 FWP50116 Diploma of Forest and Forest Products Qualification
BAL9 FWP40216 Certificate IV in Timber Processing Qualification