Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FWPWPP3233 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a laminating press for engineered wood panels

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPWPP3233 - Operate a laminating press for engineered wood panels
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate laminating presses and ancillary equipment to laminate engineered wood panels in a manufacturing facility. The unit applies to individuals who work as production operators and technicians. Operators generally work under broad or limited direction to complete routine activities related to their own work, and take responsibility for their work.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for laminating engineered wood panels
  • Review work order, workplace health and safety requirements, environmental protection practices and emergency procedures for lamination operation and, where required, check with appropriate personnel
  • Identify and report hazards and use personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements and health and safety legislation to maintain safe work practices
  • Obtain the type and quantity of engineered wood panel and laminating material from the production process
  • Select production process according to work order
       
Element: Operate a laminating press to laminate engineered wood panels
  • Use laminating press and ancillary equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures, manufacturer instructions and environmental protection practices
  • Complete pre start-up checks on the laminating press and ancillary equipment to ensure operational effectiveness
  • Load laminating material and engineered wood panel into the laminating press and feed in the correct sequence to suit planned assembly
  • Check pressing process regularly to prevent creases, bubbles or other surface defects
  • Monitor engineered wood panel and laid up laminating material for position, adhesion, contamination and finish
  • Transfer finished engineered wood panels for further processing according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • Dispose of sub-standard laminated material according to environmental protection practices
       
Element: Shut down and clean equipment
  • Coordinate machine shutdown with other line operators according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • Strip and clean laminating press according to workplace procedures
  • Dispose of or store excess bonding agent according to environmental protection practices
  • Keep machine clear of dust and debris according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • Record and report production outcomes and laminating press and ancillary equipment faults to appropriate personnel
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review work order, workplace health and safety requirements, environmental protection practices and emergency procedures for lamination operation and, where required, check with appropriate personnel 
Identify and report hazards and use personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements and health and safety legislation to maintain safe work practices 
Obtain the type and quantity of engineered wood panel and laminating material from the production process 
Select production process according to work order 
Use laminating press and ancillary equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures, manufacturer instructions and environmental protection practices 
Complete pre start-up checks on the laminating press and ancillary equipment to ensure operational effectiveness 
Load laminating material and engineered wood panel into the laminating press and feed in the correct sequence to suit planned assembly 
Check pressing process regularly to prevent creases, bubbles or other surface defects 
Monitor engineered wood panel and laid up laminating material for position, adhesion, contamination and finish 
Transfer finished engineered wood panels for further processing according to workplace health and safety procedures 
Dispose of sub-standard laminated material according to environmental protection practices 
Coordinate machine shutdown with other line operators according to workplace health and safety procedures 
Strip and clean laminating press according to workplace procedures 
Dispose of or store excess bonding agent according to environmental protection practices 
Keep machine clear of dust and debris according to workplace health and safety procedures 
Record and report production outcomes and laminating press and ancillary equipment faults to appropriate personnel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPWPP3233 - Operate a laminating press for engineered wood panels
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FWPWPP3233 - Operate a laminating press for engineered wood panels

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