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Prepare and operate bandsaw

Prepare and operate bandsaw

Unit of competency
National Code
MTMPR201B
State Code
W6744
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/02/2008
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/09/2007
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
28/09/2007
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to assemble, clean, disassemble and operate a bandsaw.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assemble a bandsaw
  • 1.1. Bandsaw is assembled according to manufacturer's, workplace and Prepare and operate bandsaw requirements.
  • 1.2. Bandsaw guards and scrapers are checked for functioning and safety according to manufacturer's specifications and OH&S requirements.
  • 1.3. Bandsaw is checked to ensure it is clean in accordance with hygiene and sanitation, and workplace requirements.
2. Operate a bandsaw
  • 2.1. Bandsaw is operated in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
  • 2.2. Bandsaw is operated in accordance with OH&S requirements.
  • 2.3. Bandsaw is used to cut meat products according to product specifications and workplace requirements.
3. Clean a bandsaw
  • 3.1. Bandsaw is cleaned to manufacturer's, hygiene, OH&S and workplace requirements.
4. Disassemble bandsaw
  • 4.1. Bandsaw is disassembled according to manufacturer's, OH&S and workplace requirements.
  • 4.2. Routine maintenance is performed according to workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1652 MTMPR201A Prepare and operate bandsaw Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D8994 MTMPR201C Prepare and operate a bandsaw Unit of competency