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Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw

Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2238
State Code
AXL65
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to prepare and cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw. This unit includes basic operator maintenance checks. More comprehensive servicing and maintenance procedures are covered in FWPCOT2237 Maintain chainsaws.The unit applies to those who cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw in a variety of work settings including a construction, saw mill, forest products factory, timber retail yard or horticultural environment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for operation
  • 1.1 Review work order and clarify with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness.
  • 1.3 Prepare, check and clear work area, ready for hand-held chainsaw operations.
  • 1.4 Carry out pre-start checks on chainsaw in line with site requirements.
  • 1.5 Establish and maintain communication with others in work area to ensure safety.
2. Cut material
  • 2.1 Visually assess materials to be cut for defects that may present unsafe work conditions, and review cutting plan.
  • 2.2 Place cutting supports to ensure a stable base.
  • 2.3 Cut material within site standard tolerances for length and angle relative to centre line.
  • 2.4 Use cutting techniques to industry standard lengths, maximising volume and quality of recovery material.
  • 2.5 Operate chainsaw effectively, in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 2.6 Clear and dispose of debris in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
  • 2.7 Complete production and quality reports.
  • 2.8 Identify processing problems and equipment faults and report to appropriate personnel.
3. Conduct chainsaw maintenance
  • 3.1 Clean, maintain and store chainsaw in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site procedures.
  • 3.2 Identify blunt or damaged saws and replace or sharpen, in line with site procedures and manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 3.3 Record and report maintenance activities to appropriate personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3818 FPICOT2238A Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCR65 FWPCOT2259 Cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw Unit of competency