Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 7:22 AM AWST
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Cut panels to profile
Cut panels to profile
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPWPP2212
FWPWPP2212
State Code
OBM00
OBM00
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2020
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to cut panels to a profile using shaping equipment to produce moulded timber products.The unit applies to production workers who cut panels to profile in a timber processing or manufacturing facility, and includes operator maintenance.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 profiling
- 1.1 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
- 1.2 Review workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
- 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with cutting panels to profile
- 1.4 Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
- 1.5 Obtain type and quantity of panels for profiling from storage location
- 1.6 Identify profile to be cut, and select cutting blades
2. Set up profiling equipment
- 2.1 Use equipment according to workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
- 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 panels in close proximity to maximise ease of machine feeding
- 2.5 Test equipment set-up for correct alignment through trial run, and adjust as required
3. Cut material to profile
- 3.1 Feed panels into machine at feed rate prescribed by work order and according to manufacturer recommendations
- 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 panels 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 recommendations
- 4.4 Keep machine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXJ43 | FWPWPP2210 | Cut panels to profile | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAK9 | FWP20416 | Certificate II in Wood Panel Products | Qualification |