Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to trim new engineered wood panels to size with automated trimming saws as they progress along the production line.
The unit applies individuals who work as production operators and technicians in an engineered wood panel facility. 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for trimming engineered wood panels | 1.1 Review work order, workplace health and safety requirements, environmental protection practices and emergency procedures and, where required, check with appropriate personnel 1.2 Identify and report hazards and use personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements and health and safety legislation to maintain safe work practices 1.3 Plan material trimming sequences according to work order |
2. Trim engineered wood panels to size | 2.1 Use equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures, manufacturer instructions and environmental protection practices 2.2 Set feed system to stop material automatically for trimming to be completed 2.3 Monitor trimming sequence until new engineered wood panel production run ceases 2.4 Check cuts for length within a set tolerance 2.5 Dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and defective material according to environmental protection practices 2.6 Stack trimmed engineered wood panels safely in designated location according to work order |
3. Complete operator maintenance | 3.1 Lock out equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures 3.2 Check saw blades for bluntness or damage 3.3 Remove and replace saw blades according to manufacturer recommendations 3.4 Keep saw area clear of dust, off-cuts and debris according to workplace health and safety procedures 3.5 Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Numeracy | Identify quantities of required material within work orders, and count numbers of panels to be trimmed Complete basic calculations of the required length to determine saw set-up Measure finished dimensions against specifications and appropriate tolerances |
Navigate the world of work | Understand main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role |
Interact with others | Use modes of communication suitable for the purpose to confirm and clarify understanding |
Get the work done | Recognise and respond to routine problems |
Sectors
Wood Panel Products