Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of mechanical engineering systems to a solid wood manufacturing operation.
- Manufacture, grind and hone cutters in a timber machining operation.-
- Design profile cutter templates in preparation for profile grinding operations.
- Develop profile, and grind and hone profile cutters in-head in preparation for machine set-up.
- Interpret and apply specifications and knowledge to the operations and maintenance of timber machining equipment.
- Set cutterhead spindle positions and joint profile cutters.- Set up a timber planer for profile.
- Maintain timber machining equipment and troubleshoot product defects.
