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Develop knowledge of plywood or laminated veneer lumber production

Develop knowledge of plywood or laminated veneer lumber production

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPTMM3217
State Code
OFD08
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
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a current understanding of the application and production processes of plywood or laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and identify adhesives and adhesive application systems used in plywood or LVL production.The unit applies to individuals who are engaged in a range of operational work roles in plywood or LVL production.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. Identify properties and uses of plywood or LVL
  • 1.1 Identify Australian Standards relevant to LVL or plywood production
  • 1.2 Distinguish between the types of LVL or structural and non-structural plywood products
  • 1.3 Identify timber species used in LVL or structural and non-structural plywood production
  • 1.4 Assess physical and mechanical properties of plywood or LVL
  • 1.5 Identify end-applications of LVL or plywood in building and construction
2. Research plywood or LVL production process
  • 2.1 Identify characteristics of logs suitable for use in plywood or LVL production
  • 2.2 Identify legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to plywood or LVL production
  • 2.3 Assess safety and environmental hazards associated with plywood or LVL production
  • 2.4 Determine workflow in plywood or LVL production process and assess factors that may impact on that workflow
  • 2.5 Identify manufacturing processes involved in plywood or LVL production
  • 2.6 Identify quality checks conducted during plywood or LVL production
3. Identify adhesives and adhesive application systems used in plywood or LVL production
  • 3.1 Identify types, properties, uses and hazards associated with adhesives used in plywood or LVL production as specified in relevant Australian Standards
  • 3.2 Identify factors that impact on the bonding of wood with adhesives used in plywood or LVL production
  • 3.3 Distinguish between thermoset and thermoplastic adhesives
  • 3.4 Identify processes and quality checks that apply in adhesive preparation
  • 3.5 Identify types, uses and advantages and disadvantages of adhesive application systems used in plywood or LVL production
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXJ40 FWPWPP3201 Produce veneer from debarked logs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJC1 FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations Qualification