Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to profile sand surfaces of curved or shaped products to achieve a smooth surface.
The unit applies to production technicians and operators that profile sanding products in a forest and wood products factory setting.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction.
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. Plan and prepare for sanding. | 1.1 Review and check work order with relevant personnel. 1.2 Identify hazards and control risk according to site procedures. 1.3 Retrieve type and quantity of profiles to be sanded from the production process. 1.4 Check equipment for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations, using an inspection checklist. 1.5 Plan sanding process in line with site procedures. 1.6 Communicate plan with relevant personnel according to site procedures. |
2. Sand profiles and report faults. | 2.1 Set sanding profile and feed rate for optimal smoothing of product and adjust to suit varying products. 2.2 Perform profile sanding in line with site requirements. 2.3 Regularly check and clean dust extraction equipment to avoid blockages. 2.4 Visually assess product quality to ensure specified outcome has been achieved. 2.5 Remove and replace worn sanding medium as required. 2.6 Reject and dispose of products with sanding defects in line with site procedures and environmental requirements. 2.7 Record and report sanding process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. |
3. Grade and distribute products and clean up. | 3.1 Grade products in line with site requirements and industry standards. 3.2 Move material to storage or processing operations in line with site requirements. 3.3 Clean work area in line with site requirements. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
control risk in the work environment
safely and efficiently profile sand products in line with workplace requirements using profile sanding machinery
set profile sanding parameters for different products
clean dust extraction equipment
remove and replace sanding mediums
visually assess product quality and dispose of defective products
grade products in preparation for distribution
distribute products on-site using designated equipment.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
site standards, workplace requirements and safe work procedures for profile sanding products
hazards and risks associated with the profile sanding process, and how to control them
different sanding techniques suited to different products with varying characteristics and profile types
characteristics of timber and panels
procedures for visually inspecting product quality and identifying defects
procedures for disposal of defective products according to environmental guidelines
distribution procedures following profile sanding operations
established communication channels and protocols
procedures for the use, operation and maintenance of tools and equipment used to profile sand products
procedures for recording and reporting sanding process and equipment faults
procedures for cleaning the work area.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
work order
profile sanding machine
sanding medium: sandpaper, emery cloth, sanding belt
transferral equipment
timber products which must include one or more of the following:
solid timber/moulded panel strips
building components
furniture components
bench tops
shaped panels
articles with moulded or shaped edges/surfaces
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents
personal protective equipment:
safety glasses
protective footwear
high visibility clothing.
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: | set and adjust parameters on equipment use grading codes |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Wood Panel Products
Timber Manufactured Products