Domain - Timber Drying and Treatment

Domain - Timber Drying and Treatment

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Level 3

Dry wood products using a dehumidifier or heat pump process
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

145 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the operation and operating principles of a dehumidifier or heat pump; manage hazards associated with drying wood products using a dehumidifier or heat pump process; dry wood using a dehumidifier or heat pump; monitor the performance of a dehumidifier or heat pump and monitor wood charge; and complete maintenance requirements specific to a dehumidifier or heat pump.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Determine wood moisture content using a moisture meter
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 5

146 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of determining moisture content (MC), and determine MC using a handheld electrical moisture meter. This unit standard is designed for people who are engaged in the kiln or air drying of timber.

Standard-setting body:

Competenz - Forest Industries Training and Education Council (FITEC)

Fix copper chrome arsenic preservatives in wood using heat assistance
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6

154 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles and purpose of the copper chrome arsenic (CCA) fixation process; demonstrate knowledge of the operation of CCA fixation plants; demonstrate knowledge of fixation schedules and documentation requirements; identify, explain and apply safety and security requirements for CCA fixation plants; assess the suitability of wood for the CCA fixation process; operate the CCA fixation plant and monitor charge and plant performance; assess and confirm CCA fixation effectiveness, complete documentation, and manage non-conforming product; and apply maintenance requirements for the on-site CCA fixation plant.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Interpret NZS: 3640 requirements and workplace compliance relating to wood preservation operations

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Version 4

16240 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: interpret NZS 3640 requirements correctly; explain requirements for the identification of treated timber products; describe hazard class treatment and sampling requirements and approved preservatives; demonstrate familiarity with the company quality system and related documentation requirements; reference and explain product specification requirements; reference and explain worksite quality system plant and equipment requirements; match the NZS 3640 and worksite quality system against workplace applications; and demonstrate knowledge of compliance with worksite health and safety requirements.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Air dry timber or round wood
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

20759 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of air drying of timber or round wood; and air dry timber or round wood. This unit standard is for people who are engaged in the air drying of timber or round wood.

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of wood drying, wood moisture content measurement, and establish equipment correction factor

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Version 3

21758 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of dry and wet bulb reading and the factors affecting the drying of wood; identify drying factors that can cause wood defects; compare drying cycles; and measure moisture content of wood and establish correction factor for a moisture meter.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Treat wood with antisapstain chemicals

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Version 3

21761 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles of antisapstain treatment; demonstrate and apply knowledge of antisapstain formulations; demonstrate knowledge of the operation of antisapstain treatment plants; identify, explain and apply safety and security requirements for antisapstain plants; assess the suitability of wood for antisapstain treatment and prepare and check treatment solutions; operate the antisapstain plant, monitor process performance and complete documentation; and apply the maintenance requirements for an antisapstain plant.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Pre-steam wood under pressure for wood preservative treatment
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

21762 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles and effects of pre-steaming; demonstrate knowledge of the operation of the steaming plant; demonstrate knowledge of steam specification and documentation requirements; identify, explain and apply safety and security requirements for steaming plants; prepare for pre-steaming of wood; operate the steaming plant and monitor charge and plant performance; assess and confirm steam charge performance; identify and apply storage requirements for steamed wood; and apply the maintenance requirements for the steaming plant.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Carry out basic operation and maintenance activities for a timber treatment plant

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Version 2

28015 Unit Standard 25 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: manage hazards associated with operating and maintaining timber treatment plant and activities; complete manufacturers' condition monitoring requirements for timber treatment plant components; maintain timber treatment plant components; and carry out basic operation of timber treatment plant and equipment.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Operate timber drying kiln

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Version 6

738 Unit Standard 25 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of kiln drying operations; demonstrate knowledge of dry and wet bulb reading and the factors affecting the drying of wood; describe factors that can influence timber defects and compare drying cycles; manage hazards associated with kiln drying wood products; load and operate a wood drying kiln; monitor the performance of kiln and charge; and explain and apply preventative maintenance requirements specific to an operating kiln.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of wood preservation and antisapstain treatment

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Version 7

8339 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the deterioration of wood and the aims of wood preservation and antisapstain treatment; demonstrate knowledge of the permeability of wood in relation to wood preservation and antisapstain treatment; demonstrate knowledge of wood preservatives and antisapstain treatments; demonstrate knowledge of wood preservation and antisapstain treatment processes; identify product requirements for wood preservation and antisapstain treatment in New Zealand; demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand Timber Preservation Council (NZTPC) requirements; and demonstrate knowledge of the handling and storage of chemicals and treated wood. This unit standard is designed for people who are, or intend to be, employed in the preservation and treatment sector of the solid wood manufacturing industry. It is also designed for people employed in related sectors of the industry.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Level 4

Treat wood with light organic solvent preservative
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 6 This unit standard, unit standard 21759, and unit standard 21760 have been replaced by unit standard 28016.

152 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles, purpose and legislative requirements of the light organic solvent preservative (LOSP) wood treatment process; demonstrate and apply knowledge of LOSP formulation(s) and treatment specification requirements; demonstrate knowledge of the operation of LOSP treatment plants; identify and explain safety and security requirements for LOSP plants; assess the treatment suitability of wood for LOSP treatment and check preservative solution; operate a LOSP treatment plant and monitor charge and plant performance; assess and confirm LOSP treatment effectiveness; complete documentation and records and analyse records to improve productivity; and apply the maintenance requirements of LOSP treatment plants.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Pressure treat wood using waterborne preservatives
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard, unit standard 152, and unit standard 21760 have been replaced by unit standard 28016. This unit standard replaced unit standard 148.

21759 Unit Standard 35 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles of pressure treatment processes using waterborne preservatives; demonstrate knowledge of the operation of pressure treatment plants for waterborne preservatives; demonstrate and apply knowledge of preservative formulations and treatment specifications; identify, explain and apply safety and security requirements for pressure plants; assess treatment suitability of wood and estimate solution absorption; prepare and check the wood preservative solution; operate the wood treatment plant and monitor charge and plant performance; assess and confirm wood treatment performance and identify complying product; complete documentation and records and analyse records to improve productivity; apply maintenance requirements for pressure treatment plants.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Treat wood by the diffusion process
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4 This unit standard, unit standard 152, and unit standard 21759 have been replaced by unit standard 28016. This unit standard replaced unit standard 149.

21760 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate and apply knowledge of the principles of diffusion treatment and NZS 3640 specification requirements; demonstrate knowledge of the operation of diffusion treatment plants; identify, explain and apply safety and security requirements for diffusion plants and storage sites; assess the treatment suitability of wood for diffusion treatment and prepare preservative solutions; operate the diffusion treatment plant and monitor plant performance and product treatment adequacy; maintain approved diffusion storage conditions; complete documentation and records for wood treatment by diffusion and analyse records to improve productivity; assess and confirm wood treatment performance and identify complying product; and apply maintenance requirements for diffusion treatment plants.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Monitor, lubricate, and maintain timber kiln components
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 4

23437 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: manage hazards associated with monitoring, lubricating, and maintaining timber kiln monitoring and control activities; complete manufacturers' condition monitoring requirements; and lubricate and maintain timber kiln components.

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Manage a timber treatment operation

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Version 2

28016 Unit Standard 35 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles of treatment processes relevant to the workplace; and operation of treatment plants; demonstrate and apply knowledge of treatment specifications; identify, explain and apply safety and security requirements for the treatment plant; assess treatment suitability of wood and estimate solution absorption; prepare and check the wood preservative solution; operate the wood treatment plant and monitor charge and plant performance; assess and confirm wood treatment performance and identify complying product; complete documentation and records and analyse records to improve productivity; apply maintenance requirements for treatment plants.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Manage a timber drying kiln plant

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Version 1

32240 Unit Standard 35 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles of timber drying processes; demonstrate knowledge of the operation of timber drying kiln plant; demonstrate and apply knowledge of timber drying specifications; identify, explain, and apply safety and security requirements for the kiln drying plant; assess kiln drying suitability of wood, and select charge schedules and builds; monitor kiln charge, plant, and people performance; assess and confirm timber drying performance and identify complying product; complete documentation and records and analyse records to improve productivity; apply maintenance requirements for kilns and explain procedures for drying new or significantly different materials or products.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 13 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

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