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Prepare veneer for ply

Prepare veneer for ply

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPWPP2206
State Code
AXJ46
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
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to assemble multiple layers of veneer to form plywood panel.The unit applies to production workers who prepare veneer for ply 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 assembly
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.3 Obtain type and quantity of material to be assembled from veneer production process.
  • 1.4 Select production process in line with work order.
2. Bond veneers
  • 2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
  • 2.2 Complete pre start-up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • 2.3 Adjust spreader stations to provide material delivery in line with required board cross-section distribution.
  • 2.4 Apply glue to cross-grain veneer evenly and adjust glue feed, spread and tack levels regularly to achieve desired result.
  • 2.5 Select and assemble cross-grain and long-grain veneer in required sequence.
  • 2.6 Position veneer and feed according to required sequence, minimising gaps and mismatched edges.
  • 2.7 Transfer completed assemblies for pressing.
3. Redistribute material
  • 3.1 Grade assembled ply in line with organisational procedures and industry standards.
  • 3.2 Direct material to storage or processing operations in line with organisational procedures.
  • 3.3 Dispose of sub-standard material and excess glue in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.4 Clean work area and store unused glue in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • 3.5 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6110 FPIWPP2206B Prepare veneer for ply Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAK9 FWP20416 Certificate II in Wood Panel Products Qualification