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Band edges of panels

Band edges of panels

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2224
State Code
AXL78
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
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to set up, operate and maintain edge banding machines that use automated processes to apply and finish edge treatments. The unit applies to timber products operators that apply edge banding to timber panels in a wood products factory settingNo licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for edge banding
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Identify type and quantity of panels to be edge banded and obtain panels.
  • 1.3 Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 1.4 Select edge banding process in line with work order.
2. Set up edge banding equipment
  • 2.1 Follow lock out procedures, set machine to suit material to be edged and adjust as required.
  • 2.2 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions environmental protection practices.
  • 2.3 Conduct test runs to check machine operation, accuracy and quality of finished work and make adjustments to machine settings.
  • 2.4 Use suitable tested materials for processing or reject and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.
3. Apply edging
  • 3.1 Feed panels into machine in line with manufacturer's instructions and safety procedures.
  • 3.2 Monitor machine operations to ensure product quality and output.
  • 3.3 Minimise waste by checking trim distances for cut off on each panel.
  • 3.4 Repair sub-standard panels, dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.5 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
  • 3.6 Complete production and quality records and report in line with organisational procedures.
4. Complete operator maintenance
  • 4.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
  • 4.2 Check edging mechanisms for bluntness and build-up of glue and rectify.
  • 4.3 Check and reload edge treatments in line with manufacturer recommendations.
  • 4.4 Clear dust and debris from machine area.
  • 4.5 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5901 FPICOT2224B Band edges of panels Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM59 FWPCOT2252 Band edges of panels Unit of competency