NZQA registered unit standard
28223 version 1
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Title
Manufacture high pressure laminate benchtops for use in residential
and commercial buildings
Level
4
Credits
Purpose
30
This unit standard is for experienced people working in a
joinery workshop producing high pressure laminate benchtops.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate
knowledge of the composition, properties, and manufacture of
laminates; and manufacture high pressure laminate benchtops,
for use in residential and commercial buildings.
Classification
Joinery > Joinery Operational Skills
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
All workplace practices must comply with current legislation, codes of practice, and
documented site safety procedures for personal, product, and worksite safety.
2
Legislation and regulations relevant to this unit standard include but are not limited to
– Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, Health and Safety in Employment
Regulations 1995.
3
Definitions
HGP – postforming laminate for horizontal use;
VGP – postforming laminate for vertical use;
HGS – non postforming laminate for horizontal use.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the composition, properties, and manufacture of laminates for
use in residential and commercial buildings.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The composition of laminates is identified in accordance with the types and
grades of laminate being manufactured.
Range
composition includes but is not limited to – decorative paper,
protective paper, core paper;
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adhesives include but are not limited to – melamine formaldehyde
resin, resorcinol and resorcinol/phenolic;
grades of laminates include but are not limited to – HGP, VGP,
HGS.
1.2
Different types and grades of laminate are identified in terms of their properties.
Range
properties include but are not limited to – colour fastness; clarity;
durability; flexibility; dimensional stability; cleanability; surface
finish; hardness; reaction to fire; heat distortion; resistance to
stains, heat, cold, impact, abrasion, insulation, moisture, boiling
water, light, chemicals, cracking, steam, fire;
strength includes but is not limited to – crossbreaking longitudinal
and transverse, shear;
grades of laminates include but are not limited to – HGP, VGP,
HGS.
1.3
The processes for treating decorative and Kraft paper are described in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and workplace practices.
1.4
The process of assembling paper core and decorative paper is described in
terms of different types of paper used in the assembly process.
Range
types of paper include but are not limited to – printed patterns,
overlay, solid and plain colours.
1.5
The process of corestocking the treated Kraft paper is described in accordance
with production schedules for the pressing department.
1.6
The bonding process is described in terms of the type of finish required.
Range
1.7
type of finish includes but is not limited to – textured, solid, foil.
The conditions of bonding are described in terms of the type of laminate
manufactured.
Range
conditions include but are not limited to – temperature, pressure
per square centimetre, time;
types of laminates include but are not limited to – HGP, VGP,
HGS.
1.8
The pressing process is described in terms of manufacturer’s
recommendations.
1.9
The sanding process is described in terms of manufacturer’s recommendations.
1.10
The reasons for any defects in the manufacturing process are identified.
Range
defects include but are not limited to – amalgamation of pattern
paper to Kraft paper, resin bleed through, foreign bodies.
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Outcome 2
Manufacture high pressure laminate benchtops for use in residential and commercial
buildings.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Template requirements are interpreted in accordance with working drawings
and job specifications.
2.2
Template is made in accordance with working drawings and job specifications.
2.3
Fixing methods are identified in accordance with working drawings and job
specifications.
2.4
The procedures for attaching pressings to the carcase or frame are outlined in
accordance with working drawings and job specifications.
2.5
Any potential problems associated with on-site attachment of pressings are
identified, and solutions outlined in accordance with workplace practices.
2.6
Any protective measures required for the finished product are identified and
outlined in accordance with workplace practices.
2.7
The special pressings are identified from working drawings and job
specifications.
2.8
The quantity of material needed, including adhesives and attachments, is
calculated, and an order placed, in accordance with workplace practices.
2.9
Templates are used to ensure job specifications are met, where required, in
accordance with workplace practices.
2.10
The substrate is set out, machined and prepared in accordance with working
drawings and job specifications.
2.11
The press is set up in accordance with workplace practices and manufacturer’s
specifications.
2.12
Adhesive is applied and the laminate is pressed to the substrate in accordance
with manufacturer’s specifications.
2.13
Trimming, finishing, and edging are completed in accordance with working
drawings and job specifications.
2.14
Attachments are fitted to the pressing in accordance with manufacturer’s
specifications.
Range
attachments include but are not limited to – bowls, basins, inserts,
draining trays.
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Replacement information
Planned review date
28223 version 1
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This unit standard replaced unit standard 2538 and unit
standard 14481.
31 December 2018
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
24 October 2014
N/A
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