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Identify glues and gluing systems used in production of wood products

Identify glues and gluing systems used in production of wood products

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3338
State Code
OFD15
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
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the types and applications of glues and gluing systems used in the production of wood products.The unit applies to individuals who are engaged in the production of wood products.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. Research types, properties and applications of glues used in production of wood products
  • 1.1 Identify glue types by exposure categories, end-use, preparation and supplier product name
  • 1.2 Identify hazards associated with handling, transporting, storing and disposing of glues
  • 1.3 Identify legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to gluing operations
  • 1.4 Determine safe practices for handling, transporting, storing and disposing of glue, glue waste and containers
  • 1.5 Assess factors that influence shelf-life of glues, and work practices that maximise shelf-life of glues
  • 1.6 Investigate factors that influence glue application and bonding
  • 1.7 Identify glue ingredient specifications used in the workplace, and actions to be taken with out-of-specification ingredients
2. Investigate gluing systems used in production of wood products
  • 2.1 Identify types, functions and components of semi-automatic and automatic systems for dosing, mixing and applying glues
  • 2.2 Identify operating parameters and processing capacity of gluing systems
3. Identify glue testing procedures used in production of wood products
  • 3.1 Identify types and purpose of glue testing procedures
  • 3.2 Identify outcomes of glue testing and action to be taken if glue is out-of- specification
4. Determine causes of adhesion failures in production of wood products
  • 4.1 Identify causes of adhesion failure
  • 4.2 Identify physical characteristics that indicate likely cause of adhesion failure
  • 4.3 Verify process for determining adhesion failure
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXJ32 FWPWPP3209 Prepare resin and additives Unit of competency