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Immunise veneer

Immunise veneer

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPWPP3223
State Code
AXJ19
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan and prepare a veneer immunisation process, treat veneer for protection against insects, pack veneer and report information.The unit applies to production technicians and operators who immunise veneer 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 for veneer immunisation.
  • 1.1 Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Identify hazards and control risk according to site procedures.
  • 1.3 Retrieve from storage location and assess type and quantity of veneer to be immunised.
  • 1.4 Check equipment for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 1.5 Plan immunising process in line with site procedures.
  • 1.6 Communicate plan with relevant personnel in line with site requirements.
2. Prepare chemicals and perform veneer immunisation process.
  • 2.1 Access and prepare type and quantity of chemicals and solutions to be used.
  • 2.2 Operate ancillary equipment used to add chemical solutions in line with operating procedures.
  • 2.3 Regularly test samples of solution in line with standard operating procedures.
  • 2.4 Plan load and unload cycles to provide selected treatment and drainage time for veneer.
  • 2.5 Load and unload veneer from solution tanks in line with standard operating procedures.
  • 2.6 Operate transfer equipment to shift veneer and visually assess treated veneer to establish modifications required to treatment process.
  • 2.7 Monitor drainage of treated veneer to ensure even drying.
3. Reject or pack and label veneer panels and report information.
  • 3.1 Reject and dispose of, recycle or re-use veneer panels with a failed immunisation process, in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
  • 3.2 Pack and label dried veneer panels in line with standard operating procedures.
  • 3.3 Record and report veneer immunising process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
4. Clean up and store chemicals.
  • 4.1 Perform veneer immunisation clean up in line with safe work procedures.
  • 4.2 Check condition of treating mechanisms and rectify if required.
  • 4.3 Clear treatment area of dust, shavings and debris in line with site requirements.
  • 4.4 Store chemicals in line with statutory requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6138 FPIWPP3223B Immunise veneer Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL3 FWP30416 Certificate III in Wood Panel Products Qualification