Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to plane and sand the surfaces of panels, optimising board thickness or retaining integrity of veneers General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPICOT3228A Plane/sand panels |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves planing and sanding panels in a forest products factory setting The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for planing and sanding |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to planing and sanding panels are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of panels to be planed or sanded are acquired from the production process 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations 1.5. Planing or sanding process is planned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Plane/sand panels |
2.1. Pre -startup checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 2.2. Planing or sanding thickness and feed rate are set for optimal recovery of product 2.3. Panel is positioned and fed at rate appropriate to the machine speed, capacity, board or veneer panel thickness and condition 2.4. Dust extraction equipment is regularly checked and cleaned to avoid blockages 2.5. Panels are visually assessed to ensure specified outcome has been achieved 2.6. Outfeed is coordinated to ensure efficient recovery of planed or sanded material 2.7. Planing or sanding process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel |
3. Redistribute material |
3.1. Panels are regraded in line with site requirements and industry standards 3.2. Material is directed and moved to storage or processing operations in line with site requirements 3.3. Sub-standard material is rejected and disposed of in line with site requirements 3.4. Work area is cleaned in line with site requirements |
4. Conduct operator maintenance |
4.1. Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 4.2. Planer blades or sanding belts are checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures 4.3. Planer blades or sanding belts are removed and replaced in line with manufacturer recommendations 4.4. Machine area is kept clear of dust, shavings and debris in line with OHS and environmental requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently plane and sand panels in line with organisational requirements |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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OHS requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements may include : |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Work order is to include: |
and may include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Panel is to include: |
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Planing |
is the process of dressing solid timber panels to a specified thickness, removing the rough surfaces and any imperfections |
Sanding |
is the process of finishing a panel and removing any machine marks or imperfections to an acceptable standard of smoothness or surface texture, which will allow coating |
Equipment is to include: |
and may include:
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Communication may include: |
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Pre-startup checks |
are conducted to ensure:
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Feed rate is to include: |
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Board refers to: |
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Veneer |
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Dust extraction may include: |
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Visually assessed is to include: |
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Outfeed |
is the process of producing panels from the machining operation and handling them in such a way that prevents damage to the planed or sanded surfaces |
Recovery |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Regrading |
is the process of visually inspecting panels to re-classify quality and use after planing/sanding has taken effect |
On-site movement may include : |
the use of:
assistance with lifting, such as:
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Storage may include: |
and may be divided into:
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Disposing of may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Common Technical |