Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to overlap the end or edge of one piece of veneer over the end or edge of another (scarfing) to optimise its use in readiness for bonding to panel products.
The unit applies to production workers who scarf edges of veneer in a forest and wood products factory setting and includes operator maintenance.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Prepare for scarfing | 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 1.3 Obtain type and quantity of veneer to be scarfed from veneer production process. 1.4 Plan scarfing sequence and angle in line with work order. |
2. Scarf veneer | 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 machine functions and feed rate for optimal product recovery. 2.4 Select scarfing method in line with veneer being joined. 2.5 Position veneer and feed at appropriate rate for machine speed and capacity, veneer condition and thickness. 2.6 Scarf veneer to specification and assess veneer visually throughout scarfing process for strength and production defects. 2.7 Coordinate out-feed to ensure efficient recovery of scarfed material. |
3. Redistribute material | 3.1 Assess joins and grade scarfed veneer in line with organisational procedures and industry standards. 3.2 Direct material to storage or processing operations in line with work order. 3.3 Dispose of sub-standard material in line with environmental protection practices. 3.4 Clean work area in line with organisational safety procedures. |
4. Complete operator maintenance | 4.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment. 4.2 Check cutters or blades for bluntness or damage. 4.3 Remove and replace cutters or blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 4.4 Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures. 4.5 Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
scarf veneer in line with individual work orders that prescribe different lengths, widths, thicknesses and quantities for each job.
for each of the above jobs, visually inspect veneer to re-classify its quality and use after scarfing.
Evidence of Knowledge
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 and other waste
typical flow of material supply in and out of the veneer scarfing area
typical work flow processes and veneer scarfing techniques for optimising sheet sizes
appropriate range of feed rates to produce specified joins and quality finish
methods used to visually assess condition of veneer for strength and typical production defects:
overlaps
gaps
veneer faults
joining spacing’s
key features of industry standard grades for re-classifying quality of scarfed veneer and applicable terminology
purpose, features and operation of equipment used to scarf edges of veneer:
specialised scarfing machines
lifting equipment
methods for assessing cutter and blade condition and completing basic non-specialist repair and maintenance for scarfing machines
organisational procedures specific to scarfing edges of 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, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
specialised scarfing machine
continuous conveyor belt system
lifting equipment
maintenance tools and equipment
consumable cutters and blades
personal protective equipment suitable for scarfing veneer
commercial veneer
manufacturers’ instructions for use and maintenance of equipment
work order for with specific instructions for the scarfing of veneer
template documents for recording production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
organisational procedures for scarfing veneer.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Numeracy skills to: | identify quantities of required material within work orders and count amounts of veneer to be processed complete routine calculations for angle of joins calculate feed rate to optimise quality and quantity of production output. |
Oral communication skills to: | ask questions and actively listen to clarify contents of work orders. |
Reading skills to: | interpret: workplace health and safety and other organisational procedures work orders manufacturers’ instructions and maintenance recommendations. |
Writing skills to: | complete accurate basic records for production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements. |
Planning and organising skills to: | logically sequence the stages of preparation and production using work order to guide activities. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Wood Panel Products