Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for veneer clipping
- Clip 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.
- Set clipping machine functions for optimal product recovery.
- Select clipping pattern to match veneer type.
- Clip veneer to specification and assess sheets visually throughout clipping process for dimension, edge and other defects.
- Clip sheets to size, removing unwanted sections and providing clean edges.
- Sort and redistribute veneer
- Grade clipped veneer and classify into colour and match groupings in line with industry standards.
- 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.