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Operate a continuous press

Operate a continuous press

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPWPP3226
State Code
AXJ18
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to set-up, operate and shut-down the continuous press to form and press board for a range of available boards.The unit applies to production operators and technicians who operate a continuous press in a forest and wood products factory setting. Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states & territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for pressing.
  • 1.1 Review and check work order with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Identify hazards and control risk in the work area according to workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Select type and quantity of chips, flakes or fibre to be pressed, from storage location.
  • 1.4 Conduct pre-start checks on equipment in line with manufacturer’s recommendations and site requirements.
  • 1.5 Plan pressing process in line with site procedures.
  • 1.6 Communicate plan with relevant personnel as required, to ensure safety and production requirements are met, in line with site procedures.
2. Form, press, test and transfer finished boards.
  • 2.1 Set and adjust press pressures, temperatures and product parameters according to production requirements.
  • 2.2 Check operational condition and set-up of former to confirm mat condition.
  • 2.3 Check forming equipment for defects and position to load press in line with standard operating procedures.
  • 2.4 Press boards while monitoring and adjusting board position, feed rate, mat condition and press condition.
  • 2.5 Plan size changes and line speeds to meet production schedules.
  • 2.6 Regularly assess pressed board and thickness changes and make necessary changes to former, press set-up and blending requirements.
  • 2.7 Test board samples to confirm adherence to industry standard and reject defective boards.
  • 2.8 Dispose of defective boards in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
  • 2.9 Transfer finished boards for further processing in line with site requirements.
3. Shut down, clean equipment and record information.
  • 3.1 Shut down equipment in coordination with designated stop time and other line operators, in line with site procedures.
  • 3.2 Separate and remove board and forming equipment from press using unloading equipment.
  • 3.3 Strip and clean blending equipment, press and handling equipment in line with standard operating procedures.
  • 3.4 Clear foreign material, dust and debris from machine area in line with workplace requirements.
  • 3.5 Record and report pressing process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6141 FPIWPP3226B Operate a continuous press Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAN37 FWPWPP3234 Operate a continuous press for the production of engineered wood panels Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL3 FWP30416 Certificate III in Wood Panel Products Qualification