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Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw

Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2259
State Code
OCR65
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and cut timber and polymer materials with a hand-held chainsaw. This unit includes preparing for work, cutting materials, maximising volume and quality of recovery material, and performing routine operator maintenance. The unit applies to individuals who cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw in a variety of work settings, including sawmills, forest product manufacturing facilities, timber yards, horticultural environments, construction, polymer processing and other manufacturing settings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for operation
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instruction and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate person
  • 1.2 Confirm safety requirements for the task according to workplace safety procedures
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with using a hand-held chainsaw
  • 1.4 Identify workplace environmental requirements for minimising and disposing of waste material, recycling and reusing materials and cleaning tools and equipment
  • 1.5 Consult with team members and other appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
  • 1.6 Locate hand-held chainsaw and other support equipment needed for the work and check for correct operation and safety
  • 1.7 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.8 Conduct pre-start-up checks of saw to determine serviceability according to manufacturer instructions
2. Cut material
  • 2.1 Assess materials visually to identify defects that may present unsafe work conditions, and review cutting plan
  • 2.2 Place cutting supports to ensure a stable base
  • 2.3 Cut materials within workplace standard tolerances for length and angle relative to centre line
  • 2.4 Use cutting techniques to cut materials to industry standard lengths, maximising volume and quality of recovery material
  • 2.5 Operate chainsaw effectively according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.6 Clear and dispose of debris according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements
  • 2.7 Complete production and quality reports according to workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Identify processing problems and equipment faults and report to appropriate personnel
3. Perform routine operator maintenance
  • 3.1 Isolate, clean and maintain chainsaw according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Identify blunt or damaged chain, and remove, replace or sharpen and adjust chain according to workplace procedures and manufacturer recommendations
  • 3.3 Record and report maintenance activities to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL65 FWPCOT2238 Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw Unit of competency