Skill set Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:08 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:08 AM AWST
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Entry into a Saw Technician Role Skill Set
Entry into a Saw Technician Role Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00068
FWPSS00068
State Code
AF220
AF220
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
25/01/2023
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Transition Date
—
Nominal Hours
295
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/01/2023 | Current | Approved |
Pathway Information
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Skill Set Entry Requirements
A Current Qualification Release or associated Course does not exist.
Target Group
Suggested words for statement of attainment
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBM11 | FWPSAW3244 | Align sawing production systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBM47 | FWPCOT3282 | Assess and maintain saw blade and sawing machine performance | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBM50 | FWPCOT3279 | Assess and maintain saw technology tools | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OFD18 | FWPCOT3335 | Conduct operator level equipment maintenance in forest and wood products industry | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBM44 | FWPCOT3286 | Identify levelling and tensioning requirements for saw blades | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBM23 | FWPSAW3235 | Recondition saw guides | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBM49 | FWPCOT3280 | Replace saw blades, knives and guides | 40 | 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 |
