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Re-saw green timber

Re-saw green timber

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3253
State Code
OFC87
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to re-saw green timber, including flitches, cants and rough sawn timber, using sawing machinery to maximise the amount of product and usability.The unit applies to individuals who saw green boards in a timber processing plant.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for re-sawing green timber boards
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instructions and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm workplace health and safety procedures for task, including use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to sawing operations
  • 1.4 Identify workplace environmental protection practices and/or procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Acquire type, quantity and quality of timber to be cut from the storage location
2. Produce green timber boards
  • 2.1 Set up saw, carriage and feeding system according to workplace health and safety procedures, manufacturer instructions and environmental protection practices and/or procedures
  • 2.2 Adjust saw and equipment regularly within operational capacity to achieve product sizes and tolerances according to work order
  • 2.3 Monitor timber supply to ensure quantity of finished product and constant supply to saw
  • 2.4 Maintain feed rate during operation to optimise production without damaging timber or saw blade
  • 2.5 Reuse, recycle or dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and sub-standard timber according to workplace environmental protection practices and/or procedures
  • 2.6 Stack timber safely in designated location according to workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Identify routine processing problems, and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
  • 2.8 Record and report production output
3. Complete operator maintenance
  • 3.1 Lock out equipment according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 3.2 Check saw blades for bluntness or damage
  • 3.3 Remove and replace saw blades according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 3.4 Dispose of used blades according to workplace environmental protection practices and/or procedures
  • 3.5 Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment according to manufacturer instructions
  • 3.6 Keep machine clear of dust and debris according to workplace health and 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
OBM02 FWPTMM3210 Convert timber Unit of competency
OBM14 FWPSAW3243 Produce sawn green boards Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJC1 FWP30322 Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations Qualification