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Operate conventional log breakdown saw line

Operate conventional log breakdown saw line

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3255
State Code
OFC84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a conventional breakdown saw line to saw logs as part of primary and secondary processing or green mill operations in a sawmill.The unit applies to individuals who saw logs using conventional log breakdown saw lines in a sawmill or timber processing work environment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for primary or secondary log breakdown
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instructions and, where required, check with appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review workplace health and safety and environmental protection practices and/or procedures for work activity, including emergency procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency situation
  • 1.3 Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to performing log breakdown
  • 1.4 Check production input to ensure that it meets job specifications
  • 1.5 Check that other upstream and downstream processing stages are ready for production
  • 1.6 Select cutting schedule based on incoming production input and job requirements to optimise grade, size and recovery
  • 1.7 Conduct trial runs to check for quality and compliance with cutting schedule requirements
  • 1.8 Identify processing constraints and potential solutions according to workplace procedures
2. Operate primary or secondary log breakdown equipment
  • 2.1 Complete pre-start-up checks according to manufacturer and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Operate breakdown equipment to comply with selected cutting schedule
  • 2.3 Manage product flow to ensure efficient workflow in sawmill and breakdown operations
3. Monitor performance of breakdown equipment
  • 3.1 Monitor and interpret output data from breakdown equipment control system according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor and assess output quality from breakdown equipment, identify equipment faults and other sources of quality variations, and take corrective action or report to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Complete production, maintenance and quality records according to workplace procedures
4. Implement routine maintenance procedures for breakdown equipment
  • 4.1 Carry out preventative maintenance and cleaning for breakdown equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Coordinate saw changes with other staff, and make adjustments to breakdown equipment according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM28 FWPSAW3230 Perform primary log breakdown Unit of competency
OBM27 FWPSAW3231 Perform secondary log breakdown Unit of competency
OBM17 FWPSAW3241 Set up and operate production saws used in sawmill operations Unit of competency