NZQA registered unit standard
Title
Sand wood panels
Level
4
699 version 7
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Credits
20
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain
fundamentals of panel sanding systems; demonstrate
knowledge of sanding technology; prepare to operate a panel
sanding system; operate and maintain a panel sanding system;
and monitor and control the performance of a panel sanding
system.
Classification
Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Panel
Manufacturing Skills
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Range
Wood panels may include but are not limited to – plywood, medium density
fibreboard (MDF), hardboard and insulating board, particleboard, strandboard, fibrefaced strandboard;
evidence is required for one.
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 quality management
requirements. This includes the recording (by electronic or non-electronic
means) of activities, events, and decisions.
c
All communications must be made in accordance with worksite procedures for
content, recipient, timing and method.
3
Definitions
Panel sanding system refers to the infeed system, sanders, dust extraction system,
outfeed system.
Preventative maintenance refers to the care and servicing of equipment and
machinery.
This may include periodic checks and inspections, testing,
measurements, adjustments, or parts replacement as required in accordance with
worksite policies and procedures for the purpose of preventing faults or failures and
to maintain production requirements.
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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
Explain fundamentals of panel sanding systems.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The purpose of panel sanding systems in the wood panel manufacturing
process is described in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
1.2
The operating parameters and capability of panel sanding systems are
explained in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
Range
1.3
may include but are not limited to – grit sizes, feed speeds,
amount of cut per head, platen pressures, load on sanders.
Operating components and process controls of panel sanding systems are
identified, and their purpose is explained, in accordance with worksite policies
and procedures.
Range
frame, platens, transport system, dust extraction system, drive
system.
1.4
The sequence of paper grit size and type used for calibration and polishing is
identified in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
1.5
Design characteristics of sanders and sander heads used in the candidate’s
own workplace are described in accordance with worksite policies and
procedures.
Range
1.6
may include but are not limited to – opposed heads, offset heads,
platen cutting surface, drum cutting surface, direction of cut, angle
of heads to board flow direction, board cleaning system.
Hazards associated with panel sanding are identified, and the role of protective
equipment and safety features, is explained in accordance with worksite policies
and procedures.
Range
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hazards include but are not limited to – the explosive nature of
sander dust, the respiratory danger of sander dust;
safety features may include but are not limited to – personal
protective equipment, hold cards, lockouts, stop buttons, guards,
isolations, fire protection.
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The consequences of non-conformance with worksite standards are described
in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of sanding technology.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Physical properties of sanding belts and/or drums are described in accordance
with worksite policies and procedures.
Range
2.2
may include but are not limited to – grit sizes, grit shapes, burnt
out, blinding, glazing, sharpness.
Surface defects resulting from sanding are identified and corrective actions
described in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
Range
defects may include but are not limited to – scratching, grit marks,
chatter marks, furry finish.
2.3
Composition of grits used in sanding products is described in accordance with
worksite policies and procedures.
2.4
Impacts of belt and/or drum direction on sanding operations and product
appearance are described in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
2.5
Platen making, their set-up and impact on the sanding process and final product
quality are described in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
Outcome 3
Prepare to operate a panel sanding system.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Customer orders are selected and interpreted to set up the panel sanding
system in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
3.2
Platen condition and positions are checked in accordance with worksite policies
and procedures.
3.3
Belt and/or drum condition and position are checked in accordance with
worksite policies and procedures.
3.4
Dust extraction system is checked for position in accordance with worksite
policies and procedures.
3.5
Input panel checks are completed to ensure panels meet specification and
production run expectations in accordance with worksite policies and
procedures.
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Checks ensure that other upstream and downstream processing stages are
ready for production.
Outcome 4
Operate and maintain a panel sanding system.
Evidence requirements
4.1
The panel sanding system is started up, operated, and shut down in
accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
4.2
Setting and adjustment of operating parameters enable production
requirements to be achieved in accordance with worksite policies and
procedures.
Range
operating parameters may include but are not limited to –
thickness tolerances, motor loading, feed speeds.
4.3
Operating faults in the panel sanding system are recognised, and corrective
action is taken, in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
4.4
Equipment faults and malfunctions are identified, and corrective action is taken,
in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
Range
equipment faults and malfunctions may include but are not limited
to – electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, instrumentation.
4.5
Preventative maintenance and cleaning requirements are explained and applied
in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
4.6
Production, maintenance and quality records are completed in accordance with
worksite policies and procedures.
Outcome 5
Monitor and control the performance of a panel sanding system.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Monitoring and interpretation of feedback information, and adjustment of control
parameters, enable process requirements, plant performance, and product
quality to be maintained in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
5.2
Visual defects caused by the sander are identified, and corrective action is
taken, in accordance with worksite policies and procedures.
5.3
Output panels meet the requirements of worksite policies and procedures.
5.4
Production rate is regulated in accordance with worksite policies and
procedures.
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5.5
Waste material is processed in accordance with worksite policies and
procedures.
5.6
Selection of next production stage for product and diversion of out-ofspecification product is carried out in accordance with worksite policies and
procedures.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
25 January 1995
31 December 2012
Review
2
24 November 1995
31 December 2012
Revision
3
12 February 1998
31 December 2012
Review
4
25 March 1999
31 December 2012
Review
5
29 March 2005
31 December 2012
Rollover and
Revision
6
23 February 2007
31 December 2013
Review
7
19 April 2012
N/A
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