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Produce veneer from prepared flitches

Produce veneer from prepared flitches

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPWPP3231
State Code
AXJ10
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to operate a vertical or horizontal slicing machine to produce leaves of timber veneers from prepared flitches. The unit includes operator maintenance.The unit applies to production officers and technicians who produce veneers from prepared flitches in a forest and wood products factory setting.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to slice veneers.
  • 1.1 Review work order and check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Identify and follow safe work procedure for producing veneers from prepared flitches.
  • 1.3 Identify hazards and control risk in the work area.
  • 1.4 Acquire type and quantity of timber species to be sliced from storage location.
  • 1.5 Select equipment and conduct pre-start check in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site requirements.
  • 1.6 Plan veneer slicing process and thickness in line with site procedures.
  • 1.7 Establish and maintain communication with relevant personnel as required, to ensure safety and production requirements are met.
2. Load flitches, slice veneers and dispose of waste.
  • 2.1 Check size and condition of prepared flitches and load acceptable flitches into slicer.
  • 2.2 Position flitches to maximise available veneer and remove waste product.
  • 2.3 Set and operate veneer slicing process to optimise veneer recovery in line with site procedures.
  • 2.4 Constantly adjust machine speed and control of veneer cut to suit flitch characteristics in line with site procedures.
  • 2.5 Dispose of defective material and rejected flitch and backing-board in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
3. Maintain equipment, clean up and follow record keeping procedure.
  • 3.1 Lock out equipment according to standard operating procedure.
  • 3.2 Check cutting blades for blunt or damaged condition in line with manufacturer’s recommendations and site procedures, and remove and replace as required.
  • 3.3 Clear dust, off-cuts and debris from machine area and dispose of in line with in line with safe work procedure and environmental requirements.
  • 3.4 Record and report processing and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6145 FPIWPP3231B Produce veneer from prepared flitches Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC81 FWPTMM3218 Develop knowledge of veneer preparation in plywood or laminated veneer lumber production Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL3 FWP30416 Certificate III in Wood Panel Products Qualification