Example of a National Qualification

The National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing – Operations (?? Credits)

Complete Core (everyone who wants to achieve this qualification must complete these unit standards):

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Solid Wood Manufacturing (V1) Core Skills

Level: 3

Credits: 64-94

Prerequisite: Core of the wood manufacturing foundation skills qualification or equivalent skills and knowledge.

Structure: This qualification contains a common core for all solid wood processing, wood product manufacturing, LVL, plywood and veneer operations with a specific focus on operation of equipment.

Qualification Description: This qualification is designed for people who are working in the industry to develop their knowledge and operational competence. The purpose of this qualification is to ensure that all operators in the wood manufacturing industries can perform duties responsibly, safely and efficiently; and contribute to continuing productivity improvements. The qualification has a common core that addresses environmental and health and safety issues; introductory continuous improvement techniques; with contextualised teamwork and communication development; and a strand that is aligned with operational skills in individual processing options. Further strands may be added to the qualification as the operator broadens their skill sets. This is seen as the qualification for competent operators in the industry.

Core size: A minimum of 44 credits is required.

ID	Title	Level	Credit
19794	Demonstrate knowledge of business basics in a wood manufacturing industry	2	5
22969	Take and record measurements and make calculations in wood manufacturing	2	3
22971	Demonstrate knowledge of systems and techniques used to work efficiently in wood manufacturing	3	10
22972	Describe process techniques used on a wood manufacturing work site	3	8
22974	Participate, with technical support, in the investigation of wood manufacturing production issues	3	10
159	Demonstrate knowledge of environmental issues in wood manufacturing industries	2	5
Choose a minimum of 3 credits:
5634	Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety in the wood manufacturing industries	2	3
17602	Apply hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace	3	4

Plus: Choose one of the following Strands

Saw Centre Operations
Timber grading operations
Timber drying operations
Timber treatment operations
Wood processing operations
Engineered wood product operations
Wood product operations
Planer operations
Veneer preparation
Laminated veneer lumber and plywood operations
Pole and post operations

Strand example:

Qualification: Solid Wood Manufacturing

Strand: Veneer preparation

Prerequisite: Wood handling and distribution strand or wood panels stand of the wood manufacturing foundation skills qualification or equivalent skills and knowledge.

Strand description: This strand covers the knowledge and skills required of competent operators in veneer preparation, and recovery optimisation for the manufacture of LVL or Plywood.

Strand size: A minimum of 35 credits is required


Complete:

ID	Title	Level	Credit
17869	Demonstrate knowledge of fundamentals of process controls used in wood manufacturing industries	3	10
Choose a minimum of 25 credits:
19723	Condition logs for peeling for laminated veneer lumber and plywood manufacture	4	5
21460	Meet requirements of person responsible for an unattended boiler	3	8
19721	Grind knives for wood veneer manufacturing	3	4
712	Coordinate infeed of bolts for laminated bolts for laminated veneer lumber and plywood manufacture	3	5
725	Peel logs into veneers for laminated veneer lumber and plywood manufacture	4	15
713	Grade dry veneers for laminated veneer lumber and plywood manufacture	3	5
726	Clip and sort laminated veneer lumber and plywood veneers	3	5
715	Compose veneers for laminated veneer lumber and plywood manufacture	4	10
5147	Scarf veneers for laminated veneer lumber and plywood manufacture	4	10