Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Saw Technology
Certificate III in Saw Technology
FWP31019
BFA0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 04/12/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 31/01/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the job role of Saw Technicians who service, maintain and align saw blades, knives and guides for timber sawmilling machines and other applications. Saw Technicians may also inspect, test, maintain and troubleshoot mechanical components on sawing machine centres to achieve sawing production rates and product tolerances.
The elective groups and units of competency within this qualification can provide Saw Technicians with two pathway options. Saw Technicians can use the qualification to develop skills in performing general saw servicing operations or develop skills in saw maintenance engineering roles.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:Twenty-six (26) units of competency:
- seven (7) core units plus
- nineteen (19) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- All four (4) units from either Group A or Group B
- A minimum of eight (8) units from Group C
- Remaining seven (7) units from Group C and/or Group D
- Up to two (2) units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the sawmilling and processing sector of the industry.
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details. All prerequisite units are included in the qualification.
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBM39 | FWPCOT3290 | Apply knowledge of timber properties, sawmill operations and sawmilling equipment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBM07 | FWPSAW3251 | Apply principles of blade design to sawing procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBM50 | FWPCOT3279 | Assess and maintain saw technology tools | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUI54 | BSBFLM312 | Contribute to team effectiveness | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBM44 | FWPCOT3286 | Identify levelling and tensioning requirements for saw blades | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBM12 | FWPSAW3247 | Replace tungsten tips | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBM46 | FWPCOT3283 | Sharpen and position blades or knives in chipper, canter and reducer | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A General Electives (Service Operations)
All four (4) units from either Group A or Group B must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXM11 | FWPCOR2202 | Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AXM04 | FWPCOR3201 | Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCR61 | FWPCOT3303 | Prepare sketches and drawings | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AXM09 | FWPCOR2201 | Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Electives (Maintenance Engineering)
All four (4) units from either Group A or Group B must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAV96 | MEM09002 | Interpret technical drawing | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OAV04 | MEM16006 | Organise and communicate information | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAV19 | MEM14006 | Plan work activities | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OAV23 | MEM13015 | Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | 32 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units – Saw Technology (Service Operations)
At least eight (8) units must be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details of available options.
5. Group D Elective Units – Saw Technology (Maintenance Engineering)
Up to seven (7) units may be selected.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAK8 | FWP30716 | Certificate III in Sawdoctoring | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHL2 | FWP31021 | Certificate III in Saw Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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