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National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Advanced) with
strands in Saw Doctoring, Sawmilling, Timber Drying, Timber Grading,
and Timber Treatment
Level
4
Credits
54-190
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31
December 2018.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Solid
Wood Manufacturing (Level 4) with strands in Laminating, Timber Drying, Timber Grading,
and Timber Treatment [Ref: 1973], the New Zealand Certificate in Saw Doctoring (Level 4)
[Ref: 2313], and the New Zealand Certificate in Sawmilling (Level 4) [Ref: 2409].
People currently working towards this expiring qualification may either complete the
requirements for the qualification by 31 December 2018 or transfer their results to the
replacement New Zealand qualifications.
New enrolments into programmes leading to this expiring qualification will not be accepted
after 31 December 2015.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition
arrangements. However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may
appeal to Competenz at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case
basis.
This qualification contains expiring unit standards for which a replacement unit standard
has now been registered. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained
credit for the replacement unit standard are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for
the expiring unit standards (reverse transition).
Credit for
Exempt from
28016
152, 21759, 27160
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
Version
1
2
Date
July 2007
May 2009
Last Date for Assessment
December 2012
December 2014
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Review
Review
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Date
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Last Date for Assessment
December 2018
December 2018
Standard Setting Body
Competenz
PO Box 9005
Newmarket
Auckland 1149
Telephone
Fax
Email
Website
0800 526 1800
09 356 8271
qualifications@competenz.org.nz
www.competenz.org.nz
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National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Advanced) with
strands in Saw Doctoring, Sawmilling, Timber Drying, Timber Grading,
and Timber Treatment
Level
4
Credits
54-190
Purpose
This qualification recognises the skills and knowledge required of advanced operators in
the solid wood manufacturing industries.
The Core Elective section ensures that they can investigate production issues and lead
process improvement or analyse financial factors that impact on production. It also shares
standards in common with the National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Wood
Panels) (Level 4) with strands in Composite Panel Manufacturing, Overlay Bonding, and
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing [Ref: 1310] that recognise a
common set of skills required by employees across the wood manufacturing industries at
the advanced operator level.
This qualification’s strands recognise the competencies required to work in a range of
advanced roles in solid wood manufacturing including:





benching, maintaining and aligning circular and bandsaws used in saw doctoring
operations
grading of logs, operation of primary breakdown saws, optimisation, size control and
troubleshooting of sawmill operations
plan and apply process controls and operate kiln drying equipment in timber drying
operations
applying grade specifications and grading techniques, verifying and auditing of product
and processes, and maintaining mechanical flow in timber grading operations
planning and applying process controls and applying advanced preservation
techniques used in timber treatment operations.
This qualification allows the advanced operator to combine the technical competencies in
one of these strands with the leadership and process improvement or financial skills in the
core elective section, and as a result to contribute to driving the industry to greater
cost-effectiveness and production efficiency.
This qualification follows on from the National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing
(Level 3) with strands in Engineered Wood Product Operations; Planer Operations; Pole,
Post and Pile Operations; Saw Doctoring Operations; Sawmilling Operations; Timber
Drying Operations; Timber Grading; and Timber Treatment Operations [Ref: 1693].
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Replacement Information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Solid Wood Processing (Level 4) with
strands in Sawmilling, Timber Grading, Timber Yarding, Wood Drying, and Wood
Preservation [Ref: 0809]; and part of the National Certificate in Wood Panels
Manufacturing (Level 4) [Ref: 0254].
The Saw Doctoring strand of this qualification replaced the National Certificate in Saw
Doctoring (Level 4) [Ref: 0811].
Special Notes
It is recommended that candidates hold the National Certificate in Solid Wood
Manufacturing (Level 3) with strands in Engineered Wood Product Operations, Laminated
Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations, Planer Operations, Pole and Post
Operations, Saw Centre Operations, Timber Drying Operations, Timber Grading
Operations, Timber Treatment Operations, Veneer Preparation, Wood Product Operations,
and Wood Process Operations [Ref: 1306] or the National Certificate in Solid Wood
Manufacturing (Level 3) with strands in Engineered Wood Product Operations; Planer
Operations; Pole, Post and Pile Operations; Saw Doctoring Operations; Sawmilling
Operations; Timber Drying Operations; Timber Grading; and Timber Treatment Operations
[Ref: 1693] before they commence this qualification.
It is also recommended that candidates hold a current first aid certificate or are credited
with the following first aid standards – Unit 26551, Provide first aid for life threatening
conditions; and Unit 26552, Demonstrate knowledge of common first aid conditions and
how to respond to them.
Credit Range
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Minimum totals
Core Elective
0-5
10-15
15
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Level 5 credits
Minimum totals
Qualification total with strand
Saw Doctoring
Strand
C
50
125
175
190
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Sawmilling Strand
C
25
5
30
E
0-15
20 - 35
35
80
Timber Drying
Strand
C
10
34
44
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Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Level 5 credits
Minimum totals
Qualification total with strand
Timber Grading
Strand
E1
E1
0-10
10
10-30
0-10
10
30
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Timber Treatment
Strand
E1
E2
0-9
0-9
30
9
30
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Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority (NZQA) website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusionlist/.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
 Core Elective – A minimum of 15 credits as specified
One of the following strands is required
 Saw Doctoring Strand
 Sawmilling Strand
 Timber Drying Strand
 Timber Grading Strand
 Timber Treatment Strand
Detailed Requirements
Core Elective
A minimum of 15 credits
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Manufacturing Coordination
ID
Title
Level
Credit
27073
Lead an investigation into wood manufacturing
production issues
4
15
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Manufacturing Foundation
Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
17970
Explain wood manufacturing cost factors influencing
profitability and sustainability
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ID
Title
Level
Credit
19795
Analyse a budget in a wood manufacturing workplace
3
5
Level
Credit
Saw Doctoring Strand
The following standards are required
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Saw Doctoring
ID
Title
652
Weld wide bandsaws
3
15
653
Bench bandsaws
4
20
654
Bench circular saws
4
20
670
Maintain a wood chipping machine
4
10
672
Maintain and align bandsaw centre
4
20
673
Maintain and align circular saw centre
4
20
674
Grind bandwheels
4
10
15758
Sharpen bandsaws
3
15
15759
Sharpen circular saws
3
15
15762
3
5
17968
Demonstrate knowledge of the alignment of bandsaw
and circular rip saw centres
Apply advanced calculations for saw doctoring
4
10
27067
Set up and maintain guides
4
10
Level
Credit
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Sawmilling
ID
Title
27068
Demonstrate knowledge of developing and monitoring a 4
saw centre size control programme
5
Sawmilling Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Sawmilling Strand Compulsory
 Sawmilling Strand Elective
Sawmilling Strand Compulsory
The following standards are required
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Sawmilling
ID
Title
15764
Demonstrate knowledge of sawmill operations
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ID
Title
Level
27068
Demonstrate knowledge of developing and monitoring a 4
saw centre size control programme
Manufacturing > Wood Handling and Distribution > Wood Preparation
ID
Title
Level
166
Confirm log grades and scale logs
Credit
5
Credit
3
10
Level
Credit
Sawmilling Strand Elective
A minimum of 35 credits
From the following sets
 List A
 List B
List A
A minimum of 20 credits
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Sawmilling
ID
Title
8006
Maximise timber recovery
5
25
22984
Troubleshoot sawmill operations
5
20
Level
Credit
4
30
4
15
List B
The balance of credits to achieve
A minimum of 35 credits
May come from the following
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Sawmilling
ID
Title
15765
15767
Break down logs using manual or semi-automated
systems and a log carriage
Break down logs using fully automatic systems and
centre line log feed system
Timber Drying Strand
The following standards are required
Manufacturing > Energy and Chemical Plant > Operation of Energy and Chemical Plant
ID
Title
Level
Credit
21457
Isolate and reinstate a section of energy and chemical
plant
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Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Timber Drying and Treatment
ID
Title
Level
738
Kiln dry timber
4
Credit
25
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Manufacturing Coordination
ID
Title
Level
Credit
22980
Explain production planning and control procedures
used in a wood manufacturing operation
4
5
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Manufacturing Foundation
Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
17869
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamentals of process
controls used in wood manufacturing industries
3
10
Level
Credit
4
20
4
10
4
10
Level
Credit
4
15
Level
Credit
Timber Grading Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Timber Grading Strand Elective 1
 Timber Grading Strand Elective 2
Timber Grading Strand Elective 1
A minimum of 10 credits
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Timber Grading
ID
Title
141
27071
27072
Operate a mechanical stress grading machine to grade
timber
Grade structural timber to company grade
specifications at a minimum 95% accuracy
Grade appearance and cuttings to company grade
specifications at a minimum 95% accuracy
Timber Grading Strand Elective 2
A minimum of 30 credits
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Sawmilling
ID
Title
23440
Optimise docking and trimming timber for fibre and
grade recovery
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Timber Grading
ID
Title
5848
Audit timber grading operations
5
10
24606
Verify structural timber, analyse test data and complete
despatch procedures
4
20
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Manufacturing > Wood Handling and Distribution > Timber Yarding
ID
Title
20758
Operate interlinked mechanical timber handling
systems simultaneously
Level
Credit
3
10
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Manufacturing Coordination
ID
Title
Level
Credit
22981
Analyse customers' complaints and take corrective
actions in wood manufacturing
4
10
Timber Treatment Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Timber Treatment Strand Elective 1
 Timber Treatment Strand Elective 2
Timber Treatment Strand Elective 1
A minimum of 9 credits
Manufacturing > Energy and Chemical Plant > Operation of Energy and Chemical Plant
ID
Title
Level
Credit
21457
Isolate and reinstate a section of energy and chemical
plant
4
4
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Manufacturing Coordination
ID
Title
Level
Credit
22980
Explain production planning and control procedures
used in a wood manufacturing operation
4
5
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Manufacturing Foundation
Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
17869
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamentals of process
controls used in wood manufacturing industries
3
10
Timber Treatment Strand Elective 2
A minimum of 30 credits
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Timber Drying and Treatment
ID
Title
Level
Credit
152
Treat wood with light organic solvent preservative
4
20
21759
Pressure treat wood using waterborne preservatives
4
35
21760
Treat wood by the diffusion process
4
10
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Transition Arrangements
Version 3
Version 3 was issued following review to include the Saw Doctoring Strand, remove the
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations Strand and to update the
content of the other strands.
Changes to structure and content
 Details of reviewed standards were updated.
 The credit totals for the qualification changed from 69-110 to 54-190.
 The core compulsory section was amended to a core elective section requiring a
minimum of 15 credits.
 The Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing strand was removed
from the qualification and added to the National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing
(Wood Panels) with strands in Composite Panel Manufacturing, Overlay Bonding, and
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing [Ref: 1310].
 The Saw Doctoring strand was added to the qualification.
 The Timber Grading strand was amended to two elective sets, Elective 1 requiring a
minimum of 10 credits and Elective 2 requiring a minimum of 30 credits.
 The Timber Treatment strand was amended to two elective sets, Elective 1 requiring a
minimum of 9 credits and Elective 2 requiring a minimum of 30 credits.
 Standards 5846, 8003, 15766, 15770, 15771, and 20756 were removed from the
qualification.
 Standard 22979 was replaced by standard 27073 in the Core Elective.
 Standards 20758, 21760, 23440, 24606, 27071, 27072, and 27068 were added to the
qualification.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
People working towards version 2 of this qualification may either complete the
requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 3. The last date for entry to
training programmes or courses for version 2 of this qualification is 31 December 2011.
People working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the
requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 3.
The Saw Doctoring Strand in version 3 of this qualification replaced the National Certificate
in Saw Doctoring (Level 4) [Ref: 0811]. People working towards the replaced qualification
may either complete the requirements of that qualification by 31 December 2014 or
transfer their results to this qualification. The last date for entry to training programmes or
courses for the replaced qualification is 31 December 2011.
People working towards the Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing
strand in version 2 of this qualification may either complete the requirements of that
version by 31 December 2014 or transfer their results to the National Certificate in Wood
Fibre Manufacturing (Wood Panels) (Level 4) with strands in Composite Panel
Manufacturing, Overlay Bonding, and Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood
Manufacturing [Ref: 1310].
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This qualification contains standards that replace or have been substituted for earlier
standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the
expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement or
substitute standards – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
140
27071, 27072
3043
21457
5846
27071
8003
27072
15770
27071
15771
27072
20756
27071, 27072
22979
27073
It is anticipated that no existing trainees will be disadvantaged by these transition
arrangements. Any person who feels they have been disadvantaged by these transition
arrangements should contact Competenz at the address below. Appeals will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Previous version of the qualification
Version 2 was issued following review to update the credit value of standard 20756 and to
amend the Timber Grading Strand elective rule. Changes to structure and content
included: the credit value of standard 20756 was updated from 10 to 15. The elective rule
in the Timber Grading Strand was amended from 30 credits to 25 credits.
Version 1 replaced the National Certificate in Solid Wood Processing with strands in
Sawmilling, Timber Grading, Timber Yarding, Wood Drying, and Wood Preservation (Level
4) [Ref: 0809]; and part of the National Certificate in Wood Panels Manufacturing (Level 4)
[Ref: 0254]. The Sawmilling, Timber Drying, Timber Grading Strand, and Timber
Treatment Strands replaced the National Certificate in Solid Wood Processing (Level 4)
with strands [Ref: 0809]. The Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacture
Strand replaced part of the National Certificate in Wood Panels Manufacturing (Level 4)
[Ref: 0254].
People currently working towards any of the replaced qualifications may either complete
the requirements for that qualification by 31 December 2011 or transfer their results to this
qualification. The last date for entry to training programmes or courses for the replaced
qualifications was December 2008.
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Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of the NZQA, the Competenz and the organisation
that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of
the qualification (accredited).
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory
of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of
Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
428
Manufacturing > Solid Wood
Manufacturing
030304
Engineering and Related
Technologies > Process and
Resources Engineering > Wood
Based Manufacturing
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality
Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with
consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the
moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation
system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.
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