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Resaw boards and timber

Resaw boards and timber

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2208
State Code
AXL94
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan and produce boards by resawing larger boards. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting and includes adjusting and maintaining sawing equipment.The unit applies to Saw Operators, Sawyers, Benchmen, and Wood Machinists No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for operation
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Identify sizes and quantities for resawn boards and obtain material for resawing.
  • 1.3 Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 1.4 Plan sequence of machining operations in line with work order and to suit multiple cuts.
2. Produce Boards
  • 2.1 Follow lock out procedures and adjust saws, carriage, speeds and feeds to suit types of boards and timber, dimensions, and cutting sequence.
  • 2.2 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions environmental protection practices.
  • 2.3 Select and follow cutting sequence to produce required quantity.
  • 2.4 Maintain feed rate appropriate to timber condition and board size.
  • 2.5 Regularly tally resawn boards and timber against work orders.
  • 2.6 Clear work area regularly in line with in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • 2.7 Identify damaged sawn material and dispose of or recycle in line with environmental protection practices.
3. Assess conditions and maintain optimum sawing processes
  • 3.1 Assess sawing conditions regularly to determine optimal feed rate and finish.
  • 3.2 Adjust sawing feed rate to achieve finished dimensions in line with work order.
  • 3.3 Evaluate finish regularly and make adjustments to maximise product quality.
  • 3.4 Regularly measure cross section dimensions of sawn boards against standard sizes and tolerances and adjust sawing process.
  • 3.5 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
  • 3.6 Complete production and quality records and report in line with organisational procedures.
4. Complete operator maintenance
  • 4.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
  • 4.2 Check cutters and saw blades for bluntness or damage.
  • 4.3 Remove and replace cutters and blades in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • 4.4 Dispose of used blades in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices.
  • 4.5 Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment.
  • 4.6 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5886 FPICOT2208B Resaw boards and timber Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM68 FWPCOT2245 Operate and maintain a table saw Unit of competency