Surface treat raw board

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:04 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
FWPWPP2202

State Code
AXJ50

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

030305 - Materials Engineering

Original Release Date

05/10/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to surface treat raw boards with chemical systems using spray boom equipment to temper wood panel products.The unit applies to production workers who surface treat raw board 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 treating

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 raw boards for surface treatment from storage.
1.4 Select suitable feed rates and chemical products for material being surface treated and plan process in line with work order.

2. Use equipment to surface treat raw boards

2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
2.2 Apply surface treatment, monitor and adjust additive flow rates continually.
2.3 Check spray operations continually; clear blockages and filters while maintaining spray coverage.
2.4 Check boards regularly for surface quality and contamination; take corrective action where required.
2.5 Remove defective boards from treatment process and review for disposal or re-treatment.
2.6 Dry material and stack safely in designated location.

3. Shut down and clean equipment

3.1 Coordinate shutdown procedures with other line operators in line with organisational safety procedures.
3.2 Turn off pumps and flush equipment in line with manufacturer’s instructions.
3.3 Dispose of excess chemicals and flushing liquid in line with environmental protection practices.
3.4 Store equipment and chemicals in line with organisational 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
D6106	FPIWPP2202B	Surface treat raw board	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAK9	FWP20416	Certificate II in Wood Panel Products	Qualification