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Laminate and veneer board surfaces

Laminate and veneer board surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPWPP3206
State Code
AXJ36
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to operate laminate and veneer bonding machinist to apply laminate and veneer to board surfaces. The unit applies to production operators and technicians who laminate and veneer board surfaces in a forest and wood products factory setting and includes shutting down and cleaning equipment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for application
  • 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 boards and laminate or veneer to be adhered from the production process.
  • 1.4 Select production process in line with work order.
2. Apply laminate or 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 Load and feed veneer or laminate and board in correct sequence to suit planned assembly.
  • 2.4 Adjust spreader stations to deliver material in line with required board cross-section distribution.
  • 2.5 Adjust glue feed, spread and tack level regularly, apply glue to board evenly and ensure board remains free of foreign material.
  • 2.6 Check heat rolling process regularly to prevent creases, bubbles and other surface defects.
  • 2.7 Monitor laminate or veneer routinely for position, adhesion, contamination, finish and trim tolerances.
  • 2.8 Transfer finished panels for further processing in line with organisational procedures.
  • 2.9 Dispose of sub-standard material in line with environmental protection practices.
3. Shut down and clean equipment
  • 3.1 Coordinate shutdown with other line operators according to organisational safety procedures.
  • 3.2 Strip, clean and replace gluing equipment, rollers, cauls, screens and handling equipment.
  • 3.3 Check cutters or blades for bluntness or damage; remove and replace in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 3.4 Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • 3.5 Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6121 FPIWPP3206B Laminate and veneer board surfaces Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAM44 FWPWPP3232 Operate a heat roll bonding machine to laminate or veneer engineered wood panel surfaces Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL3 FWP30416 Certificate III in Wood Panel Products Qualification