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Maintain caul plates and screens

Maintain caul plates and screens

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPWPP3211
State Code
AXJ30
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to clean, inspect and replace caul plates and screens in laminating and pressing equipment. The unit applies to production operators and technicians who maintain caul plates and screens in a forest and wood products factory setting.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for maintenance
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select appropriate repair, maintenance and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.3 Remove caul plates and screens for maintenance from designated machinery.
  • 1.4 Plan maintenance process in line with work order.
2. Change, clean and polish caul plates
  • 2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures and manufacturer’s recommendations throughout all maintenance and repair processes.
  • 2.2 Identify plates requiring cleaning and move from circuit to plate rack.
  • 2.3 Process plates through full cleaning cycle; inspect for defects and separate for repair where required.
  • 2.4 Dry plates, prepare for use and return to circuit.
  • 2.5 Polish plates using polishing table and head.
  • 2.6 Store polished plates for use in line with work order.
  • 2.7 Store or dispose of unused chemicals in line with environmental protection practices.
3. Prepare backing screens
  • 3.1 Roll screens from plate and secure.
  • 3.2 Process screens through full cleaning cycle; stack and inspect for faults.
  • 3.3 Identify defective screens, remove and dispose of these in line with environmental protection practices.
4. Remove and replace transport plates
  • 4.1 Coordinate load shifting and transport requirements to remove and replace transport plates with minimal downtime.
  • 4.2 Identify defective plates, remove from circuit and dispose of these in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 4.3 Prepare and fit replacement plates.
  • 4.4 Record and report process outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6126 FPIWPP3211B Maintain caul plates and screens Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL3 FWP30416 Certificate III in Wood Panel Products Qualification