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Operate timber finger jointing line

Operate timber finger jointing line

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3337
State Code
OFD16
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a timber finger jointing line. This includes performing pre-operational checks, carrying out in-feed operations, monitoring finger jointing operations and performing out-feed operations.The unit applies to timber products operators involved with the production of finger jointed timber in a wood products production facility.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 or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for timber finger jointing operation
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction, and where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm workplace health and safety and environmental protection practices and/or procedures for task, including use of personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Confirm legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to finger jointing operations
  • 1.4 Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to operation of finger jointing machinery
  • 1.5 Complete machine pre-operational checks according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Check upstream and downstream processing stages to ensure readiness for production
  • 1.7 Communicate with team members, if applicable, to coordinate work operations
  • 1.8 Confirm quality and quantity of raw materials for production requirements
2. Perform in-feed operations
  • 2.1 Carry out machine start-up procedures according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Remove foreign matter that could affect cutters and saws
  • 2.3 Identify and confirm cross-section of cleats/shooks to match finger jointing machine set-up
  • 2.4 Load cleats/shooks to conveyor
  • 2.5 Reject cleats/shooks not meeting grading requirements
  • 2.6 Feed cleats/shooks to jointing operation
3. Monitor timber finger jointer operation
  • 3.1 Run automatic jointing process and regularly check correct operation of all sections
  • 3.2 Maintain in-feed rate to match capability of machine and production requirements
  • 3.3 Monitor product quality regularly and make required adjustments
  • 3.4 Operate finger jointer to minimise misfeeding
  • 3.5 Check and adjust settings for glue curing
  • 3.6 Clean and fill glue spreader according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Clear work area regularly according to workplace procedures
  • 3.8 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
4. Perform out-feed operations
  • 4.1 Monitor finger jointed product quality to identify defects
  • 4.2 Remove defective finger jointed product for recycling, reuse or disposal
  • 4.3 Stack, package and label finger jointed products
  • 4.4 Complete production and quality records and report according to workplace procedures
5. Perform post-operation checks of finger jointer
  • 5.1 Shut down and isolate finger jointing machine according to workplace safety procedures
  • 5.2 Clean machine according to manufacturer instructions
  • 5.3 Conduct visual inspection of machine according to workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Check condition of blades and cutters
  • 5.5 Record and report faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL92 FWPCOT2209 Produce finger jointed timber Unit of competency