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Press material using the daylight process

Press material using the daylight process

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPWPP3216
State Code
AXJ27
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to operate a heat driven press system to compress chips, flakes or fibre using the daylight process. The unit applies to production operators and technicians who press material using the daylight process in a forest and wood products factory setting and includes shutting down and cleaning equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for pressing
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.3 Obtain type and quantity of chips, flakes or fibre for pressing.
  • 1.4 Select pressing process in line with organisational procedures.
2. Press material
  • 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 Set press cycle times, pressures, temperatures and product parameters for production requirements.
  • 2.4 Monitor pressed material and adjust position, feed rate, mat and press conditions accordingly.
  • 2.5 Complete unload and reload cycles in line with organisational procedures.
  • 2.6 Assess pressed material and thickness changes regularly and adjust former and press set-up to produce quality formed materials.
  • 2.7 Check pressed material production regularly to ensure conformity with size requirements and work order.
3. Unload material
  • 3.1 Open press in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • 3.2 Separate material and forming equipment and remove from press using unloading equipment.
  • 3.3 Load material into cooling receiver, trim check and unload.
  • 3.4 Test material samples to confirm compliance with industry standards and check for defects.
  • 3.5 Dispose of sub-standard material in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 3.6 Transfer finished material for further processing in line with organisational procedures.
4. Shut down and clean equipment
  • 4.1 Coordinate shutdown with other line operators in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • 4.2 Strip and clean blending, press and handling equipment in line with manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
  • 4.3 Check and clean press bars or stops, plates and screens.
  • 4.4 Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • 4.5 Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6131 FPIWPP3216B Press material using the daylight process Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL3 FWP30416 Certificate III in Wood Panel Products Qualification