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Cut material to shape using a saw

Cut material to shape using a saw

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2262
State Code
ODK01
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and cut material to shape using sawing equipment to produce shaped timber products and to perform basic operator maintenance of sawing equipment. The unit applies to production workers, sawmill workers, manufacturing assistants and saw operators who undertake specified activities under the instruction 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 shaping
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate person
  • 1.2 Confirm safety and environmental requirements for the task according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Select, fit and use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.4 Identify type and calculate quantity of materials to be shaped, and obtain from storage location
  • 1.5 Select equipment and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer specifications
  • 1.6 Identify profile to be cut and select cutting blades
2. Set up shaping equipment
  • 2.1 Follow lock-out procedures, select and attach machine guides to machinery
  • 2.2 Check saw blade for sharpness and alignment
  • 2.3 Use equipment according to workplace safety and environmental procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4 Set cut in line with required shape and to minimise waste
  • 2.5 Stack materials in close proximity to maximise ease of machine feeding
  • 2.6 Test equipment set-up for correct alignment through trial run on timber, and adjust as required
3. Cut material to shape
  • 3.1 Reject material with defects and dispose of according to workplace and environmental requirements
  • 3.2 Feed material into machine at feed rate prescribed in manufacturer instructions
  • 3.3 Follow, maintain and adjust cutting sequence to produce required quantity and maximise feed rate
  • 3.4 Check jig or shape line regularly and adjust to maintain desired cut
  • 3.5 Stack material safely in designated location according to workplace requirements
  • 3.6 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate person
  • 3.7 Complete production and quality records according to workplace procedures
4. Complete operator maintenance
  • 4.1 Follow safety procedures to lock out equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Check saw blades for bluntness or damage
  • 4.3 Remove and replace saw blades according to manufacturer recommendations and send used blades for re-sharpening or disposal
  • 4.4 Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Keep machine area clear of dust, offcuts and debris
  • 4.6 Clean work area and reuse or recycle waste and dispose of debris according to workplace and environmental requirements
  • 4.7 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL71 FWPCOT2232 Cut material to shape using a saw Unit of competency