Course Overview
| Occupational Purpose
Furniture Machine Operators perform breakout, planing, sanding and laminating operations to produce components for wood products by operating cross-cut saws, rip saws, surface and thickness planers, panel saws, radial arm saws, band saws and edge and stroke sanders. Occupational Tasks A learner will be able to perform breakout, planing, sanding and laminating operations to produce components for wood products by operating cross-cut saws, rip saws, surface and thickness planers, panel saws, radial arm saws, band saws and edge and stroke sanders. |
Entry Requirements
NQF Level 1
Learning Outcomes
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Prepare for wood machining operations.
- Apply techniques to cut wood or composite board to produce cut components.
- Inspect the machined product, visually and by feel, checking against specifications and applying tolerances to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Conclude machining operations.
- Explain principles and procedures involved in basic machining processes in the bulk production of furniture.
Learning Material
This course includes learning modules and work experience components.