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Dress timber using multi-headed machines

Dress timber using multi-headed machines

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3266
State Code
OAL97
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2019
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
21/05/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and adjust multi-headed machines to dress timber in a timber processing facility. Work also involves evaluating and monitoring dressing conditions and processes and operator maintenance. The unit applies to individuals who work as operators of multi-headed machines for dressing timber. Operators generally work under broad or limited direction to complete routine activities related to their own work, and take responsibility for their work.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. Plan timber dressing process
  • 1.1 Review work order, workplace health and safety requirements, environmental protection practices and emergency procedures for timber dressing operation and, where required, check with appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Identify and report hazards and use personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements and health and safety legislation to maintain safe work practices
  • 1.3 Identify sizes and quantities for dressed timber, assess available sawn timber and estimate material removal rates
2. Set up cutters
  • 2.1 Use equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures, manufacturer instructions and environmental protection practices
  • 2.2 Lock out equipment and set and adjust cutters, feeders, guides and conveyors to suit required dressed product dimensions and available sawn material
  • 2.3 Complete trial run to check equipment operation, accuracy and quality and dimensions of finished work
  • 2.4 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of according to environmental protection practices
  • 2.5 Adjust equipment settings as necessary
3. Dress timber
  • 3.1 Select and follow the cutting sequence to maximise volume recovery and produce the required dimensions and quantity
  • 3.2 Maintain feed rate appropriate to timber condition and size
  • 3.3 Assess dressing conditions regularly to ensure continuity of supply and processing
  • 3.4 Adjust conditions to optimise feed rate and maintain finished dimensions according to work order
  • 3.5 Regularly evaluate and measure dressed timber dimensions and make adjustments to ensure product quality and required dimensions
  • 3.6 Dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and defective material according to environmental protection practices
4. Complete operator maintenance
  • 4.1 Lock out equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 4.2 Check cutter for bluntness or damage
  • 4.3 Remove and replace cutters and blades according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 4.4 Dispose of used cutters according to environmental protection practices
  • 4.5 Keep machine area clear of dust and debris according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 4.6 Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL57 FWPCOT3205 Dress boards using multi-headed machines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM56 FWPCOT3273 Set up and run multi-head moulder to produce complex profiles Unit of competency
OBM58 FWPCOT3272 Set up and run multi-head moulder/planer to produce simple profiles Unit of competency