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Title
Test finger jointed product in solid wood manufacturing
Level
3
Credits
10
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of finger jointing requirements; carry out selection,
labelling, physical testing, and results analysis of test samples;
and carry out calibration of test equipment.
Classification
Solid Wood Manufacturing > Finger Jointing
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 15055, Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of finger
jointing in solid wood manufacturing, or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
All activities must be completed within a timeframe agreed between the candidate
and assessor.
2
The following apply to the performance of all outcomes of this unit standard:
a All work practices must meet recognised codes of practice and documented
worksite health and safety and environmental procedures (where these exceed
code) for personal, product, and worksite health and safety, and must meet the
obligations required under current legislation, including the Health and Safety in
Employment Act 1992, the Resource Management Act 1991, and their
subsequent amendments.
b All work practices must meet documented worksite operating procedures. This
includes the recording (by electronic or non-electronic means) of activities,
events, and decisions.
c All evidence of communications gathered in relation to this unit standard must be
in accordance with worksite procedures for content, recipient, timing, and method.
3
References
AS/NZS 1491:1996 Finger jointed structural timber.
Other specifications are defined for specific purposes, for example, Japanese
Agricultural Standards (JAS) or American Standard Test Methods (ASTM).
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Definitions
MOE refers to the Modulus of Elasticity that is a measure of stiffness.
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MOR refers to the Modulus of Rupture that is a measure of bending strength.
Worksite policies and procedures refer to documented policies and to documented or
other directions provided to staff. These include, but are not limited to, ways of
managing health and safety, environmental considerations, quality, and production,
and must conform to legislation. Examples include standard operating procedures,
company health and safety plans, on-site briefings, and supervisor’s instructions.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of finger jointing requirements.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Shook requirements are identified and justified.
Range
moisture content, straight edges, square freshly cut ends, straight
grain at joint.
1.2
Joint appearance is described in accordance with worksite policies and
procedures.
1.3
Factors influencing glue bond durability are described.
Range
adhesive storage, adhesive mixing, adhesive cure.
1.4
Curing requirements are identified in accordance with worksite policies and
procedures and/or manufacturer’s recommendations.
1.5
Three point bending test is explained in accordance with customer requirements
and worksite policies and procedures.
1.6
Storage of samples after testing is described in accordance with worksite
policies and procedures.
Outcome 2
Carry out selection, labelling, physical testing, and results analysis of test samples.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Hazards associated with selection, labelling, and physical testing of finger
jointed product are identified and actions to be taken to isolate, minimise or
eliminate the hazard are described in accordance with worksite policies and
procedures.
Range
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hazards may include but are not limited to – moving equipment,
flying debris, rotating saw blades.
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Safe work practices associated with selection, labelling, and physical testing of
finger jointed product are identified and used in accordance with worksite
policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
Range
practices may include but are not limited to – isolation procedures,
lock outs, emergency stops, machine guarding, wearing of
appropriate safety equipment.
2.3
Samples are selected, labelled and stored in a controlled temperature
environment in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
2.4
Samples are prepared for test procedure in accordance with worksite policies
and procedures.
2.5
Samples are tested in accordance with AS/NZS 1491:1996 or customer and
worksite policies and procedures.
2.6
Failed test sample joints are described.
Range
glue failure, shallow wood fibre failure, wood fibre failure, breaking
load or MOE or MOR if required.
2.7
Test results are analysed, recorded and remedial actions taken in accordance
with worksite policies and procedures.
2.8
Action is taken with out-of-specification product in accordance with worksite
policies and procedures.
Outcome 3
Carry out calibration of test equipment.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Equipment is set up for testing in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications
or worksite policies and procedures.
3.2
Test equipment is calibrated in accordance with AS/NZS 1491:1996 or
customer documentation and worksite policies and procedures.
3.3
Calibration results are recorded and stored in accordance with worksite policies
and procedures.
Planned review date
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
10 February 1999
31 December 2015
Revision
2
14 March 2000
31 December 2015
Revision
3
15 December 2000
31 December 2015
Review
4
18 December 2006
31 December 2015
Review
5
20 March 2014
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
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Please note
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of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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