Unit of competency Outline

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Dock material to length

Dock material to length

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2234
State Code
OCR82
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
17
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and dock material to length with a power driven saw. The unit includes equipment maintenance on completion of operation.The unit applies to timber manufacturing workers, production workers or sawmill workers who undertake specified activities under the direction of more experienced workers.No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for cutting
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements and cutting list from work order or instruction and, where required, confirm with appropriate person
  • 1.2 Confirm safety requirements for cutting task according to workplace safety procedures
  • 1.3 Identify type and quantity of materials to be cut, and obtain from storage
  • 1.4 Plan material cutting patterns according to cutting list
  • 1.5 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.6 Select appropriate cutting equipment and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer instructions
  • 1.7 Set up saw sequences according to work order and cutting list
2. Cut material to length
  • 2.1 Mark up material and set stops in preparation for cutting
  • 2.2 Use equipment and machinery to cut initial length, check with allowable tolerance and reset and secure stop
  • 2.3 Follow cutting sequence and patterns to produce required quantity
  • 2.4 Dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and material with defects according to workplace environmental procedures for disposal of waste
  • 2.5 Stack materials safely in designated location according to workplace processes
  • 2.6 Identify routine processing and equipment faults, and resolve or report to appropriate person
  • 2.7 Check quality and quantity of materials on completion of task against the work order and complete workplace documentation
3. Complete operator maintenance
  • 3.1 Lock out equipment according to workplace safety procedures
  • 3.2 Check saw blades for blunt or damaged condition
  • 3.3 Repair blunt saw blades or send for repair according to workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
  • 3.4 Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment according to manufacturer specifications
  • 3.5 Clean the work area of sawdust and debris
  • 3.6 Reuse, recycle or dispose of waste material according to workplace environmental requirements for waste disposal
  • 3.7 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL74 FWPCOT2229 Dock material to length Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFD28 FWPCOT2268 Cut timber or engineered wood product to length or dimensions Unit of competency