Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FWPWPP3234 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a continuous press for the production of engineered wood panels

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPWPP3234 - Operate a continuous press for the production of engineered wood panels
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and shut down a continuous press used in the production of engineered wood panels.The unit applies to 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for pressing operation
  • Review and check work order, workplace health and safety requirements, environmental protection practices and emergency procedures for pressing operation with appropriate personnel
  • Identify and report hazards and use personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements and health and safety legislation to maintain safe work practices
  • Select the type and quantity of chips, flakes or fibre to be pressed, from a storage location
  • Conduct pre-start checks on equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and site requirements
  • Plan pressing process according to site procedures
  • Communicate plan with relevant personnel as required, to ensure safety and production requirements are met
       
Element: Form, press, test and transfer finished engineered wood panels
  • Set and adjust press pressures, temperatures and product parameters according to production requirements
  • Check operational condition and set-up of former to confirm mat condition
  • Check forming equipment for defects and position to load press according to standard operating procedures
  • Press engineered wood panels while monitoring and adjusting the panel position, feed rate, mat condition and press condition
  • Plan size changes and line speeds to meet production schedules
  • Regularly assess pressed engineered wood panels and thickness changes and make necessary changes to former, press set-up and blending requirements
  • Test engineered wood panels samples to confirm adherence to industry standard, and reject defective panels
  • Dispose of defective engineered wood panels according to environmental protection requirements
  • Transfer finished engineered wood panels for further processing according to site requirements
       
Element: Shut down, clean equipment and record information
  • Shut down equipment in coordination with designated stop time and other line operators according to site procedures
  • Separate and remove engineered wood panel and forming equipment from press using unloading equipment
  • Strip and clean blending equipment, press and handling equipment according to standard operating procedures
  • Clear foreign material, dust and debris from machine area according to workplace requirements
  • Record and report pressing process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review and check work order, workplace health and safety requirements, environmental protection practices and emergency procedures for pressing operation with appropriate personnel 
Identify and report hazards and use personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements and health and safety legislation to maintain safe work practices 
Select the type and quantity of chips, flakes or fibre to be pressed, from a storage location 
Conduct pre-start checks on equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and site requirements 
Plan pressing process according to site procedures 
Communicate plan with relevant personnel as required, to ensure safety and production requirements are met 
Set and adjust press pressures, temperatures and product parameters according to production requirements 
Check operational condition and set-up of former to confirm mat condition 
Check forming equipment for defects and position to load press according to standard operating procedures 
Press engineered wood panels while monitoring and adjusting the panel position, feed rate, mat condition and press condition 
Plan size changes and line speeds to meet production schedules 
Regularly assess pressed engineered wood panels and thickness changes and make necessary changes to former, press set-up and blending requirements 
Test engineered wood panels samples to confirm adherence to industry standard, and reject defective panels 
Dispose of defective engineered wood panels according to environmental protection requirements 
Transfer finished engineered wood panels for further processing according to site requirements 
Shut down equipment in coordination with designated stop time and other line operators according to site procedures 
Separate and remove engineered wood panel and forming equipment from press using unloading equipment 
Strip and clean blending equipment, press and handling equipment according to standard operating procedures 
Clear foreign material, dust and debris from machine area according to workplace requirements 
Record and report pressing process and equipment faults to appropriate personnel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPWPP3234 - Operate a continuous press for the production of engineered wood panels
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FWPWPP3234 - Operate a continuous press for the production of engineered wood panels

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