NQF Ref 0815 Version 3 Page 1 of 10 National Certificate in Wood Product (Level 3) Level 3 Credits 80 This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2011. Purpose The National Certificates in Wood Product (Level 3) [Ref: 0815] is the second in a series of certificates designed for those who work or would like to work in the wood product manufacturing industry. All National Certificates in Wood Product share core competencies required of all jobholders within the industry. This qualification recognises the skills and knowledge needed to work as a competent operator in wood product manufacturing industry. The elective sections are designed to allow flexibility in the range of workplace skills and knowledge and this reflects the large diversity in the wood product manufacturing industry. Credits gained in achieving this qualification can be used to meet the requirements of the National Certificate in Wood Product (Level 4) [Ref: 0816]. Replacement Information This qualification, the National Certificate in Wood Panels (Level 4) [Ref: 0254], the National Certificate in Solid Wood Processing (Level 3) [Ref: 0808], the National Certificate in Timber Machining (Size and Gauge) (Level 3) [Ref: 0812], and the National Certificate in Wood Product (Level 4) [Ref: 0816] have been replaced by the National Certificate in Solid Wood (Level 3) with strands in Engineered Wood Product Operations, Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Plywood Operations,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]. Credit Range Compulsory Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3 Level 1 credits 4 0-3 - 0-19 Level 2 credits 5 0-2 0-2 0-19 Level 3 or above credits - 10 20-30 10-29 Minimum totals 9 12 30 29
NQF Ref 0815 Version 3 Page 2 of 10 Requirements for Award of Qualification This qualification will be awarded to people who have met the following requirements. A minimum of 80 credits Of which a minimum of 40 credits at Level 3 or above Compulsory standards Elective 1 As specified Elective 2 A minimum of 30 credits as specified Elective 3 Balance if required Award of NQF Qualifications Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification. Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/acrp/index.html. Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (Id). Any version of a standard with the same Id may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the Id and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard. Detailed Requirements Compulsory The following standards are required Health > Occupational Health and Safety > Occupational Health and Safety Practice 497 Protect health and safety in the workplace 1 1 > Wood Processing Technology > Wood Product 17964 Demonstrate knowledge of the wood product manufacturing industry 2 5 > Wood Processing Technology > Wood Technology 159 Demonstrate knowledge of environmental issues for the solid wood processing industry 1 3
NQF Ref 0815 Version 3 Page 3 of 10 Elective 1 Meet the requirements of all of the following sets List A List B List A A minimum of 1 standard > Solid Wood Processing > Sawmilling 164 Tally timber 2 2 Sciences > Mathematics > Measurement 8492 Use standard units of measurement 1 3 List B A minimum of 10 credits at Level 3 or above Field Subfield Domain Humanities Communication Skills Interpersonal Communications Reading Writing Elective 2 A minimum of 30 credits Of which a minimum of 20 credits at Level 3 or above > Joinery > Laminate Fabrication 14480 Demonstrate knowledge of handling, storing, and uses of laminates 14481 Demonstrate knowledge of the composition, properties, and manufacture of laminates 3 3 3 4 > Wood Panels > Laminated Veneer Lumber and Plywood 713 Grade dry veneers for LVL and plywood production 3 4 714 Mix glue for LVL and plywood production 4 8
NQF Ref 0815 Version 3 Page 4 of 10 715 Dock and butt-join veneers for LVL and plywood 3 5 production 726 Clip and sort LVL and plywood veneers 3 4 727 Grade LVL and plywood panels 3 6 > Wood Panels > Veneer 729 Measure moisture content of veneers and plywood and LVL panels 2 2 > Wood Panels > Wood Panel Skills 700 Grade wood panels visually 3 4 3892 Trim and edge band wood panel doors 4 10 3893 Sand wood panel doors 4 8 7068 Groove wood panels 3 4 16248 Assemble components for wood panel doors 3 7 16249 Glue and press wood panel doors 4 10 Field Subfield Domain Solid Wood Processing Wood Panels Wood Processing Technology Timber Machining Hardboard and Insulating Board Wood Product Wood Technology Elective 3 The balance of credits to achieve a minimum of 80 credits Of which a minimum of 40 credits at Level 3 or above may come from the following > Joinery > Laminate Fabrication 14480 Demonstrate knowledge of handling, storing, and uses of laminates 14481 Demonstrate knowledge of the composition, properties, and manufacture of laminates 3 3 3 4
NQF Ref 0815 Version 3 Page 5 of 10 > Pulp and Paper > Pulp and Paper Skills 15825 Operate a wheeled loader in the pulp and paper industry 3 6 > Solid Wood Processing > Sawmilling 164 Tally timber 2 2 > Wood Panels > Laminated Veneer Lumber and Plywood 713 Grade dry veneers for LVL and plywood production 3 4 714 Mix glue for LVL and plywood production 4 8 715 Dock and butt-join veneers for LVL and plywood 3 5 production 726 Clip and sort LVL and plywood veneers 3 4 727 Grade LVL and plywood panels 3 6 > Wood Panels > Veneer 729 Measure moisture content of veneers and plywood and LVL panels 2 2 > Wood Panels > Wood Panel Skills 700 Grade wood panels visually 3 4 3892 Trim and edge band wood panel doors 4 10 3893 Sand wood panel doors 4 8 7068 Groove wood panels 3 4 16248 Assemble components for wood panel doors 3 7 16249 Glue and press wood panel doors 4 10 Sciences > Mathematics > Measurement 8492 Use standard units of measurement 1 3
NQF Ref 0815 Version 3 Page 6 of 10 Field Subfield Domain Business Community and Social Services Business Administration Management Community and Workplace Fire and Emergency Management Computing Any First Line Management Quality Management Workplace Fire and Emergency Response Computing and Information Generic Computing Technology Core Generic Core Generic Work and Study Skills Education Adult Education and Delivery of Adult Education Training and Training Generic Education and Assessment of Learning Training Distance Education Supervision Engineering and Technology Health Humanities Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Health Studies Occupational Health and Safety Communication Skills Skills Pulp and Paper Solid Wood Processing Wood Panels Wood Processing Technology Open and Distance Learning Core Electrical Engineering Core Skills Engineering - Measurement Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering Welding Core Health Occupational Health and Safety Practice Workplace Health and Safety Management Interpersonal Communications Reading Writing Processes Total Productive Pulp and Paper Technology Timber Machining Hardboard and Insulating Board Wood Product Wood Technology Sciences Mathematics Any
NQF Ref 0815 Version 3 Page 7 of 10 Field Subfield Domain Service Sector Cranes Driving Lifting Equipment Retail, Distribution, and Sales Service Sector Skills Crane Operation Driver Licence Endorsements Powered Industrial Lift Trucks Any Selling Skills Transition Arrangements Version 3 Version 3 was issued to indicate that this qualification is expiring. This qualification, the National Certificate in Wood Panels (Level 4) [Ref: 0254], the National Certificate in Solid Wood Processing (Level 3) [Ref: 0808], the National Certificate in Timber Machining (Size and Gauge) (Level 3) [Ref: 0812], and the National Certificate in Wood Product (Level 4) [Ref: 0816] have been replaced by the National Certificate in Solid Wood (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]. For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website. 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 exemption table below. Credit for Exempt from 15778 17964 In March 2000 standards in the Timber Remanufacturing domain (subfield Solid Wood Processing) were moved to the Wood Product domain (subfield Wood Processing Technology). People who have gained credit for standards in the Timber Remanufacturing domain may use those credits toward meeting the requirements of Elective 2. Standards in the Storekeeping and Warehousing subfield have been reclassified. Credit for standards classified under this subfield can be used to meet the credit requirements for Elective 3.
NQF Ref 0815 Version 3 Page 8 of 10 Previous versions of the qualification Version 2 was issued in November 2002 following a revision to take account of changes to endorsement F driver licensing regulations and the expiry of standards 16770 and 16771. The revision also included the addition of the Total Productive domain in the elective and took account of the review of Storekeeping and Warehousing standards. Changes to structure and content The domains of Powered Industrial Lift Trucks, and Total Productive have been added to Elective 3 Storekeeping and Warehousing domain has been replaced by the subfield Retail, Distribution, and Sales. People enrolled in programmes leading to the award of version 1 of this qualification could either complete that version or transfer to version 2. NQF Registration Information Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 January 2001 December 2003 Revision 2 November 2002 December 2011 Review 3 July 2007 December 2011 Standard Setting Body PO Box 137067 PARNELL Auckland Telephone 09 356 7250 Email feedback@fitec.org.nz Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification Joinery Industry Training Organisation New Zealand Industry Training Organisation NZQA The involvement of other standard setting bodies depends on the electives undertaken. Certification The certificate will display the logos of NZQA and FITEC.
NQF Ref 0815 Version 3 Page 9 of 10 Classification This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below. NQF Classification NZSCED Code Description Code Description 1717 > Wood Processing Technology > Wood Product 050502 Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies > Forestry Studies > Solid Wood Processing Quality Management Systems Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
NQF Ref 0815 Version 3 Page 10 of 10 Prerequisite Diagram 700 727 Level 3 695 714 Level 4