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Select and saw logs in multi-species operations

Select and saw logs in multi-species operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3227
State Code
AXJ81
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to select and set up the processing of multi-species logs, saw logs into flitches or cants and maintain the production flow, allowing for changes in species. Work is completed in a forest and wood products factory and includes operator maintenance.The unit applies to Sawmill Worker, Production Worker, Sawyer. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for sawing and select logs
  • 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.3 Select appropriate logs according to species and size or grade and billet to suit work order.
  • 1.4 Reject, segregate or dispose of defective logs in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices.
2. Break down logs
  • 2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
  • 2.2 Complete pre start-up checks to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • 2.3 Use dogs to secure and align logs to saw and minimise damage.
  • 2.4 Clear logs of foreign matter and feed into saw at feed rate in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • 2.5 Plan, maintain and adjust sawing sequence to produce required quantity of flitches or cants and maximise feed rate.
  • 2.6 Check and adjust break down process regularly to maintain desired quality and output, allowing for defects and changes in species.
  • 2.7 Direct flitches or cants to designated area in line with work order.
  • 2.8 Identify routine processing problems and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
3. Complete operator maintenance
  • 3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
  • 3.2 Check saw blades for bluntness or damage.
  • 3.3 Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 3.4 Dispose of used blades in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices.
  • 3.5 Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment.
  • 3.6 Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.
  • 3.7 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6083 FPISAW3227B Select and saw logs in multi-species operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM09 FWPSAW3250 Select and saw logs in multi-species operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM5 FWP30316 Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing Qualification