Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 2:36 AM AWST
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Trim new engineered wood panels to size
Trim new engineered wood panels to size
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPWPP3235
FWPWPP3235
State Code
OAM06
OAM06
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2019
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
21/05/2019
Nominal Hours
15
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXJ16 | FWPWPP3221 | Trim new panels to size | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAL3 | FWP30416 | Certificate III in Wood Panel Products | Qualification |