Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to set-up, operate and shut-down the laminating press and ancillary equipment used to laminate board with treated material 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 FPIWPP3410A Laminate board |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves laminate board in a forest products factory 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
Prerequisite units |
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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 laminating |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to laminating board are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of board and material to be laminated is acquired from the production process 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.5. Production process is selected in line with site procedures 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Laminate board |
2.1. Pre start -up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 2.2. Material and board are loaded and fed to suit planned assembly in the correct sequence 2.3. Pressing process is regularly checked to prevent creases, bubbles or other surface defects 2.4. Board and material lay up are routinely monitored for position, adhesion, contamination and finish 2.5. Finished panels are transferred for further processing in line with site requirements 2.6. Laminating process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel 2.7. Sub-standard material is rejected and disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements |
3. Shut down and clean equipment |
3.1. Shutdown procedures are coordinated with other line operators and followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 3.2. Laminating press and equipment are stripped and cleaned in line with site operating procedures 3.3. Excess bonding agent is disposed of and unused bonding agent is stored or disposed of in line with environmental regulations 3.4. Machine area is kept clear of foreign material, dust and debris in line with OHS 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 laminate board 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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Laminating board is to include: |
and 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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Board may include: |
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Material may be: |
and can be:
and may include:
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Equipment is to include: |
and may include:
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Production process |
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Communication may include: |
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Pre start-up checks |
are conducted to ensure:
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Pressing |
is the process of compressing the treated material to the board after adhesion between large heated plates |
Transferral may include: |
the use of:
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Disposing of may include: |
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Shutdown is to include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
No sector assigned |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |
Wood Panel Products |