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Produce sawn green boards

Produce sawn green boards

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3243
State Code
OBM14
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2020
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to re-saw green timber boards to width and on the cant with sawing machinery to optimise its conversion 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 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with sawing operations
  • 1.4 Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material and cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Plan timber conversion and saw set-up in line with work order
  • 1.6 Acquire the type, quantity and quality of material to be cut from the storage location
2. Produce green timber boards
  • 2.1 Set up saw, carriage and feeding system according to workplace safety procedures, manufacturer instructions and environmental protection practices
  • 2.2 Check the operational capability of saw and equipment and adjust regularly to suit conversion plan and product sizes and tolerances according to work order
  • 2.3 Monitor timber quantity to ensure a constant supply to the saw
  • 2.4 Operate saw and equipment while maintaining feed rate 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 and environmental protection practices
  • 2.6 Stack timber safely according to work order
  • 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 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 and environmental protection practices
  • 3.5 Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment
  • 3.6 Keep machine clear of dust and debris according to workplace 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
AXK06 FWPSAW3202 Produce sawn green boards Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC87 FWPSAW3253 Re-saw green timber Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM5 FWP30316 Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing Qualification