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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for cutting
   • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
   • Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
   • Obtain type and quantity of veneer to be cut from veneer production process.
   • Select cutting process and plan in line with work order.
2. Operate equipment to cut veneer
   • Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
   • Complete pre start up equipment checks to ensure operational effectiveness.
   • Coordinate conveyor and guillotine operation with veneer production.
   • Select optimal cutting positions to minimise defects and maximise full width sheets.
   • Complete cutting and monitor conveyor feed rate regularly for material flow problems.
   • Cut veneer to specification and assess veneer visually throughout cutting process for strength, gaps and defects.
3. Redistribute material
   • Direct material to storage or processing operations in line with organisational procedures.
   • Dispose of incorrect cuts, off cuts and defective material in line with environmental protection practices.
   • Clean work area in line with organisational safety procedures.
   • Record and report production outcomes and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

Range Statement

Not Applicable

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

cut veneer line with individual work orders that prescribe different lengths, width, tolerances and quantities for each job.

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Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing veneer

typical flow of material supply in and out of the veneer cutting area

typical work flow processes and veneer cutting techniques for optimising sheet sizes

methods used to visually assess condition of veneer for strength, gaps and typical defects:

incorrect moisture content

warp

wane

shakes

insect defects

splits

knots

resin pockets

purpose, features and operation of equipment used to cut veneer:

electronic guillotines

conveyor belt systems

different types of lifting equipment:

fork lifts

slings

trolley jacks

gantry cranes

loaders

organisational procedures specific to cutting veneer:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting production outcomes and equipment faults.

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