FIELD                 MANUFACTURING

 

Review of Solid Wood Manufacturing, Wood Fibre Manufacturing, Wood Handling and Distribution, and Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills qualifications

 

·           National Certificate in Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills (Workplace Safety and Operations) (Level 2) [Ref: 1304]

·           National Certificate in Wood Manufacturing Foundation Skills (Level 2) with strands in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing; Solid Wood Manufacturing; Sliced Veneer Operations; Technical Awareness; Wood Handling and Distribution; Wood Panel Manufacturing; and Wood Product Manufacturing [Ref: 1305]

·           National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Level 3) with strands in Engineered Wood Product Operations; Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations; Planer Operations; Pole and Post Operations; Saw Centre Operations; Timber Drying Operations; Timber Grading Operations; Timber Treatment Operations; Veneer Preparation; and Wood Product Operations [Ref: 1306]

·           National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Advanced) with strands in Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing; Sawmilling; Timber Drying; Timber Grading; and Timber Treatment [Ref: 1307]

·           National Certificate in Wood Handling and Distribution (Level 3) with strands in Log Yard and Wood Preparation; and Timber Yarding and Despatch [Ref: 1308]

·           National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Level 3) with strands in Composite Panel Preparation; Composite Panel Forming and Pressing; Composite Panel Finishing; Mechanical Pulping Operations; Pulp and Paper Dry End Operations; and Pulp and Paper Wet End Operations [Ref: 1309]

·           National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Advanced) (Level 4) with strands in Composite Panel Manufacturing, Paper Making, and Mechanical Pulp Making [Ref: 1310]

·           National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Advanced Technical Plant Operations) (Level 5) [Ref: 1312]

 

The Forest Industries Training and Education Council (FITEC) have completed the review of the qualifications listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          May 2009

 

The next qualification review is planned to take place during 2012.

 

Summary of review and consultation process

 

Changes were made to the qualifications listed above as a result of the development and review of standards during 2008.  These standards were reviewed and developed at the request of industry following the large review of the Wood Manufacturing standards and qualifications that took place between 2005 and 2007.  The changes have been made as a result of feedback collected after the release of the new qualifications and standards in 2007.

 

Main changes resulting from the review

 

National Certificate in Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills (Workplace Safety and Operations) (Level 2) [Ref: 1304]

 

Review category

B

See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report

 

Changes to structure and content

·           Details of reviewed standards have been updated.

·           Standard 20645 has been added to Elective 2.

·           Standard 15164 has been substituted by standard 24089.

 

Transition

 

People working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 2.  Candidates working towards version 1 of this qualification who have not gained credit for expired standard 15164 must transfer to version 2.

 

This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards.  For the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards - see table below.

 

Credit for

Exempt from

2824

21911, 21912

3062, 3063

21467

15164

24089

21756

22977

 

While the exemption from standard 24089 for standard 15164 is valid for the purposes of completing this qualification, it should be noted that if a candidate does not already hold a Class 2 or 5 driver licence, they will need to complete standard 24089 in order to satisfy current NZ Transport Agency requirements for those licences.

 

This qualification contains classifications that replace earlier classifications.  For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for standards in the expired classifications may continue to use those credits to meet the qualification requirements.

 

Standards from

Are treated as Standards from

Manufacturing > Pulp and Paper Manufacturing > Paper Making

Manufacturing > Wood Fibre Manufacturing > Paper Making

Manufacturing > Pulp and Paper Manufacturing > Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Skills

Manufacturing > Wood Fibre Manufacturing > Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Skills

Manufacturing > Pulp and Paper Manufacturing > Pulp and Paper Technology

Manufacturing > Wood Fibre Manufacturing > Pulp and Paper Technology

Manufacturing > Pulp and Paper Manufacturing > Pulp Making

Manufacturing > Wood Fibre Manufacturing > Pulp Making

Manufacturing > Solid Wood Processing > Sawmilling

Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Sawmilling

Manufacturing > Solid Wood Processing > Timber Grading

Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Timber Grading

Manufacturing > Solid Wood Processing > Timber Machining

Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Timber Machining

Manufacturing > Solid Wood Processing > Wood Drying

Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Timber Drying and Treatment

Manufacturing > Solid Wood Processing > Wood Preservation

Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Timber Drying and Treatment

Manufacturing > Wood Panels Manufacturing > Composite Wood Panel Manufacturing

Manufacturing > Wood Fibre Manufacturing > Composite Wood Panel Manufacturing

Manufacturing > Wood Panels Manufacturing > Laminated Veneer Lumber and Plywood Manufacturing

Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Laminated Veneer Lumber and Plywood Manufacturing

Manufacturing > Wood Panels Manufacturing > Wood Panel Manufacturing Skills

Manufacturing > Wood Manufacturing - Generic Skills > Wood Panel Manufacturing Skills

Manufacturing > Wood Processing Technology > Wood Product Manufacturing

Manufacturing > Solid Wood Manufacturing > Wood Product Manufacturing Skills

 

National Certificate in Wood Manufacturing Foundation Skills (Level 2) with strands in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing, Solid Wood Manufacturing, Sliced Veneer Operations, Technical Awareness, Wood Handling and Distribution, Wood Panel Manufacturing, and Wood Product Manufacturing [Ref: 1305]

 

Review category

B

See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report

 

Changes to structure and content

·           Details of reviewed standards have been updated.

·           Standard 21498 has been removed from, and standard 24607 added to, the Solid Wood Manufacturing Strand Elective 2.

·           Standard 21483 has been added to the Wood Panel Manufacturing Strand Elective.

·           Standard 21498 has been removed from, and standards 21483 and 24607 have been added to, the Wood Product Manufacturing Strand Elective 2.

·           A Balance set has been added to clarify the structure of the Wood Handling and Distribution Strand.

 

Transition

 

People currently working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 2.  The last date for entry to training programmes or courses for version 1 is December 2009.

 

This qualification contains standards that replace or have been substituted for earlier standards.  For the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for the earlier standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement or substitute standards - see table below.

 

Credit for

Exempt from

135

20751

691, 692

21482

3593, 10835

21498

4550

20751

4556

21459

12901, 12902

23075

16297, 16298

21462

21756

22977

 

National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Level 3) with strands in Engineered Wood Product Operations; Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations; Planer Operations; Pole and Post Operations; Saw Centre Operations; Timber Drying Operations; Timber Grading Operations; Timber Treatment Operations; Veneer Preparation; and Wood Product Operations [Ref: 1306]

National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Level 3) with strands in Engineered Wood Product Operations, Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations, Planer Operations, Pole and Post Operations, Saw Centre Operations, Timber Drying Operations, Timber Grading Operations, Timber Treatment Operations, Veneer Preparation, Wood Product Operations, and Wood Process Operations [Ref: 1306]

 

Review category

B

See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report

 

Changes to structure and content

·         Details of reviewed standards have been updated.

·         Standard 697 has been removed from, and standard 24604 has been added to, the Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations Strand.

·         A balance section has replaced Elective 2 in the Pole and Post Operations Strand.

·         Standard 24777 has been added to Elective 2 of the Saw Centre Operations Strand.

·         Standard 24605 has been added to Elective 1 and a balance section has been added to the Timber Grading Operations Strand.

·         Standard 23158 has been added to the Veneer Preparation Strand Elective.

·         Standard 24607 has been added to, and standard 5703 has been removed from, the Wood Product Operations Strand Elective.

·         The Wood Process Operations Strand has been added to the qualification.

 

Transition

 

People working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 2.  The last date for entry to training programmes or courses for version 1 is December 2009.

 

This qualification contains standards that replace or have been substituted for earlier standards.  For the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for the earlier standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement or substitute standards - see table below.

 

Credit for

Exempt from

135

20751

142

21758

161

15774

694

23158

3059

21452

3062, 3063

21467

4550

20751

4552

20752

15057

21764

15062

20752

15768

20752

16296

21460

17045

21765

 

National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Advanced) with strands in Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Manufacturing, Sawmilling, Timber Drying, Timber Grading, and Timber Treatment [Ref: 1307]

 

Review category

B

See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report

 

Changes to structure and content

 

Transition

 

People working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 2.  The last date for entry to training programmes or courses for version 1 is December 2009.

 

This qualification contains standards that replace or have been substituted for earlier standards.  For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement or substitute standards - see table below.

 

Credit for

Exempt from

140

15770, 15771

706

16247

3043

21457

 

National Certificate in Wood Handling and Distribution (Level 3) with strands in Log Yard and Wood Preparation, and Timber Yarding and Despatch [Ref: 1308]

 

Review category

B

See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report

 

Changes to structure and content

·         Details of reviewed standards have been updated.

·         A requirement to gain 12 credits at level 3 or above has been added to the Timber Yarding and Despatch Strand.

·         Standard 21498 has been removed from, and standards 22988 and 24607 added to, the Timber Yarding and Despatch Strand.

·         Standard 24776 has been added to both strands of the qualification.

 

Transition

 

People working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the requirements for that version or transfer their results to this version.  The last date for entry to training programmes or courses for the replaced qualification is December 2009.

 

This qualification contains standards that replace or have been substituted for earlier standards.  For the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for the earlier standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement or substitute standards - see table below.

 

Credit for

Exempt from

3062, 3063

21467

3593, 10835

24607

 

National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Level 3) with strands in Composite Panel Preparation; Composite Panel Forming and Pressing; Composite Panel Finishing; Mechanical Pulping Operations; Pulp and Paper Dry End Operations; and Pulp and Paper Wet End Operations [Ref: 1309]

National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Level 3) with strands in Composite Panel Preparation, Composite Panel Forming and Pressing, Composite Panel Finishing, Mechanical Pulping Operations, Pulp and Paper Dry End Operations, Pulp and Paper Wet End Operations, and Overlay Bonding Operations [Ref: 1309]

 

Review category

B

See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report

 

Changes to structure and content

·           Details of reviewed standards have been updated.

·           The Overlay Bonding Operations Strand has been added to the qualification structure.

·           Standards 3054 and 3060 have been added to, and standard 21484 removed from, the Mechanical Pulping Operations Strand Elective.

·           Standard 17869 has been added to the Pulp and Paper Dry End Operations Strand 1.  The compulsory section has been changed to become Elective 1.

·           Standard 17861 has been added to Elective 1, and standard 21484 has been added to Elective 2, in the Pulp and Paper Wet End Operations Strand.  The credit minimum for Elective 2 of this strand has been reduced from 30 to 20 credits.

·           Standard 23438 has been removed from the Composite Panel Forming and Pressing Strand Elective.

 

Transition

 

People working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 2.  The last date for entry to training programmes or courses for version 1 is December 2009.

 

This qualification contains standards that replace or have been substituted for earlier standards.  For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards - see table below.

 

Credit for

Exempt from

135

20751

3062, 3063

21467

3521

21490

3522

21491

3545

21484

3546

21484

3556

21486

3565

21485

3593, 10835

21498

4550

20751

15828

21486

 

National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Advanced) (Level 4) with strands in Composite Panel Manufacturing, Paper Making, and Mechanical Pulp Making [Ref: 1310]

National Certificate in Wood Fibre Manufacturing (Advanced) (Level 4) with strands in Composite Panel Manufacturing, Paper Making, Mechanical Pulp Making, and Overlay Bonding [Ref: 1310]

 

Review category

B

See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report

 

Changes to structure and content

·         The Overlay Bonding Strand has been added to the qualification structure.

 

Transition

 

People working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 2.  The last date for entry to training programmes or courses for version 1 is December 2009.

 

This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards.  For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards - see table below.

 

Credit for

Exempt from

706

16247

3583, 3600, 3601

23076

 

National Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing (Advanced Technical Plant Operations) (Level 5) [Ref: 1312]

 

Review category

B

See Key to Qualification Review Categories at the end of report

 

Changes to structure and content

·         Standards 674, 5845, and 23439 have been added to the elective section and the rule amended to reflect the requirement for a minimum of 35 credits.

 

Transition

 

People working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 2.  The last date for entry to training programmes or courses for version 1 is December 2009.

 

The last date for assessments to take place for previous versions of these qualifications is December 2012.

 

It is anticipated that no existing trainees will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements.  Any person who feels they have been disadvantaged by these transition arrangements should contact FITEC at the address below.  Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

Forest Industries Training and Education Council (FITEC)

PO Box 137067

Parnell

Auckland 1151

 

Key to Qualification Review Categories

 

Category A

The qualification is published as a new version with the same NQF ID

Changes are made to SSB name, contact details or purpose statement

No change is made to title, rules or components of the qualification

No transition arrangements are required

Category B

The qualification is published as a new version with the same NQF ID

Changes are made to title, rules or components

The new version of the qualification recognises a similar skill set to that recognised by the previous version

The SSB is confident that people awarded the new or previous version are comparable in terms of competence

Transition arrangements are required if candidates must gain additional/different credits for the new version

Category C

A new (replacement) qualification is published with new NQF ID

Significant changes are made to the qualification in terms of components, structure, type or level

The SSB views people with the replacement qualification as being significantly different in terms of competence from those with the replaced qualification

Transition arrangements are required

Transition may be limited to phase-out dates

Category D

Qualification will expire.

There is no replacement qualification

Qualification is no longer required by industry

The qualification is designated as expiring and a last date for meeting the qualification requirements is set