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Skill set for a finger jointing moulder operator

Skill set for a finger jointing moulder operator

Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00029
State Code
AD565
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
13/05/2016
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
Current Release Number
3.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
127
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 31/01/2020 Current Approved
2.00 18/12/2018 Replaced Replaced
1.00 13/05/2016 Replaced Replaced
Description
This skill set reflects the job role of wood machinists who dress, profile, finger joint and assess timber against specifications in a sawmill environment.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards a number of qualifications including:
FWP30316 Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing
FWP30516 Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products
FWP31119 Certificate III in Wood Machining
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing or regulatory requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for people who assess and maintain cutter performance and run multi-headed machines in a timber manufacturing facility that produces finger jointed timber.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package meet the industry requirements for planning and evaluating dressing conditions and processes to set, adjust and maintain cutters and equipment for finger jointed timber. The competencies also meet industry requirements to inspect and test moulding and planing machines and other associated equipment for moulder operators producing finger jointed timber.
General notes
No information