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National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Wood Panels) with
strands in Composite Panel Manufacturing, Overlay Bonding, and
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing
Level
4-5
Credits
50-115
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31
December 2018.
Transition Arrangements
The last date for enrolments into Ref: 1310 is 31 December 2015. The last date for
assessments to take place for this qualification is 31 December 2018.
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.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Review
Review
Review
Version
1
2
3
4
5
Date
July 2007
May 2009
July 2010
July 2011
October 2014
Last Date for Assessment
December 2012
December 2013
December 2013
December 2018
December 2018
Standard Setting Body
Competenz
PO Box 9005
Newmarket
Auckland 1149
Telephone
Fax
Email
Website
0800 526 1800
09 539 9899
qualifications@competenz.org.nz
www.competenz.org.nz
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
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National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Wood Panels) with
strands in Composite Panel Manufacturing, Overlay Bonding, and
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing
Level
4-5
Credits
50-115
Purpose
This qualification recognises the skills and knowledge required of advanced operators in
the wood fibre (Wood Panels) manufacturing industries.
The Core Elective section provides options to demonstrate skills in leading process
improvement and to demonstrate understanding of the costs involved in production. This
section also recognises skills required by employees in the wood fibre manufacturing
industries at the advanced operator level to ensure they can perform their duties
responsibly, safely, and efficiently; and proactively contribute to the improvement of
product and process performance. It also shares standards in common with the National
Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Advanced) with strands in Laminated Veneer
Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing, Sawmilling, Timber Drying, Timber Grading,
and Timber Treatment [Ref: 1307] 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 wood fibre manufacturing (wood panels), including management of the
technical aspects of: composite panel manufacturing, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and
plywood manufacturing, and of overlay bonding and product testing. Depending on the
strand, the skills and knowledge covered may also include troubleshooting and production
planning and control.
This qualification allows the advanced operator to combine the technical competencies in
one of the strands with the leadership, process improvement, and cost knowledge skills in
the Core Elective section in order to be instrumental in driving the industry to greater costeffectiveness and production efficiency.
This qualification follows on from the National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing
(Wood Panels) (Level 3) with strands in Composite Panel Preparation, Composite Panel
Forming and Pressing, Composite Panel Finishing, Overlay Bonding Operations,
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations, and Veneer Preparation
[Ref: 1309].
This qualification can lead to the National Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing
(Level 4) with an optional strand in Facilitation [Ref: 1216].
Competenz
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Replacement Information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing
(Level 4) [Ref: 0239]; and part of the National Certificate in Wood Panels Manufacturing
(Level 4) [Ref: 0254].
Special Notes
It is recommended that, before commencing the Composite Panel Manufacturing Strand of
this qualification, candidates hold the National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing
(Wood Panels) (Level 3) with the strand in Composite Panel Forming and Pressing, and
one other Composite Panel strand [Ref: 1309].
It is recommended that, before commencing the Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and
Plywood Manufacturing Strand of this qualification, candidates hold the National Certificate
in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Wood Panels) (Level 3) with the strand in Laminated
Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations [Ref: 1309].
It is recommended that before commencing the Overlay Bonding Strand of this
qualification, candidates hold the National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Wood
Panels) (Level 3) with the strand in Overlay Bonding Operations [Ref: 1309].
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; Unit 26552, Demonstrate knowledge of common first aid conditions and how to
respond to them.
Credit Range
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Total
Core Elective
0-5
10-15
15
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Level 5 credits
Minimum totals
Qualification total with strand
Composite Panel
Manufacturing Strand
C
E
0-10
0-5
30
10-20
30
25
70
Competenz
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Overlay Bonding Strand
C
20
20
E
15-25
15
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Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Level 5 credits
Minimum totals
Qualification total with strand
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Laminated Veneer
Lumber (LVL) and
Plywood Manufacturing
Strand
C
20
30
50
100
115
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
 Composite Panel Manufacturing Strand
 Overlay Bonding Strand
 Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing 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
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Panel Manufacturing Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
701
Test wood panels and constituent materials
4
10
Composite Panel Manufacturing Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Composite Panel Manufacturing Strand Compulsory
 Composite Panel Manufacturing Strand Elective
Composite Panel Manufacturing Strand Compulsory
The following standard is required
Manufacturing > Wood Fibre Manufacturing > Composite Wood Panel Manufacturing
ID
Title
Level
Credit
21477
Troubleshoot composite wood panel manufacture
5
30
Composite Panel Manufacturing Strand Elective
A minimum of 25 credits
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
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Panel Manufacturing Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
704
16247
Manage technical aspects of thermal energy raising
operations for wood panels manufacturing
Manage technical aspects of gluing operations for wood
panels manufacturing
5
10
5
20
Overlay Bonding Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Overlay Bonding Strand Compulsory
 Overlay Bonding Strand Elective
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Overlay Bonding Strand Compulsory
The following standard is required
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Overlay Bonding
ID
Title
722
Manage technical aspects of overlay bonding
operations for wood panels manufacturing
Level
Credit
5
20
Level
Credit
4
25
4
15
Overlay Bonding Strand Elective
A minimum of 15 credits
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Overlay Bonding
ID
Title
721
1849
Bond overlays to wood panel substrates using an
overlay press
Press wood veneer to wood panel substrates using a
veneer pressing system
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing Strand
The following standards are required
Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Laminated Veneer Lumber and Plywood
Manufacturing
ID
Title
Level
Credit
21478
21479
21480
24604
Troubleshoot laminated veneer lumber and plywood
panel manufacture
Explain technology and processes for laminated veneer
lumber and plywood manufacture
Explain veneer preparation for laminated veneer lumber
and plywood manufacture
Press wood veneer into plywood and laminated veneer
lumber (LVL)
5
30
3
10
3
10
4
20
Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Panel Manufacturing Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
701
Test wood panels and constituent materials
4
10
16247
Manage technical aspects of gluing operations for wood
panels manufacturing
5
20
Transition Arrangements
Version 4
Version 4 was issued following review to include the Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and
Plywood Manufacturing Strand and to replace standard 22979 with standard 27073 in the
Core Elective section. The Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing
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Strand was removed from the National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing
(Advanced) with strands in Saw Doctoring, Sawmilling, Timber Drying, Timber Grading,
and Timber Treatment [Ref: 1307] and added to this qualification.
Changes to structure and content
 The Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing Strand from
qualification [Ref: 1307] was added to the qualification and the title was updated
accordingly.
 Overall credit total for the qualification was changed from 75-95 credits to 50-115
credits.
 The level for the qualification was changed from Level 4 to Level 4 or 5.
 The Core Compulsory section was changed to a Core Elective section to provide
flexibility for the individual needs of candidates.
 Expiring standard 22979 was replaced by standard 27073.
 A minor amendment to the rule for the Overlay Bonding Strand Elective was made.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
People working towards version 2 or 3 of this qualification may either complete the
requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 4. The last date for entry to
training programmes or courses for version 2 or 3 is September 2011. It is recommended
that people working towards the pulp and paper strands in version 2 of this qualification
transfer to the National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Pulp and Paper) (Level 4)
with strands in Paper Making, and Mechanical Pulp Making [Ref: 1573].
People who are considering transition from version 2 or 3 to version 4 of this qualification,
or to the National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Pulp and Paper) (Level 4) with
strands in Paper Making, and Mechanical Pulp Making [Ref: 1573], or from the Laminated
Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing strand in version 2 of the National
Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Advanced) with strands in Saw Doctoring,
Sawmilling, Timber Drying, Timber Grading, and Timber Treatment [Ref: 1307], should
contact their training provider or Competenz at the address below for further advice.
This qualification contains a standard that replaces an earlier standard. For the purposes
of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standard are exempt
from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standard – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
22979
27073
Previous versions of the qualification
Version 3 was issued following review to include the removal of the Paper Making and
Mechanical Pulp Making strands. Changes to structure and content included: the Paper
Making and Mechanical Pulp Making strands were removed. The title was amended to
include the descriptor Wood Panels. Standard 701 was moved to the Core Compulsory.
Expiring standard 16341 was removed from the qualification.
Version 2 was issued following review to include the Overlay Bonding Strand.
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Version 1 was issued to following a review of Competenz qualifications. This qualification
replaced the National Certificate in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing (Level 4) [Ref: 0239];
and part of the National Certificate in Wood Panels Manufacturing (Level 4) [Ref: 0254].
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of 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
429
Manufacturing > Wood Fibre
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.
Competenz
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