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Saw logs using CNC optimising systems
Saw logs using CNC optimising systems
Unit of competency
National Code
FPISAW3226B
FPISAW3226B
State Code
D6082
D6082
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) optimising systems used for the maximisation of timber from every log. The unit includes operator maintenanceGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publicationThis unit replaces FPISAW3226A Saw logs using CNC optimising systems
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for machining
- 1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to sawing logs using CNC optimising systems are identified and followed
- 1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel
- 1.3. Type and quantity of logs to be sawn are acquired from the storage location
- 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations
- 1.5. Log sawing process is planned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
- 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
2. Set up optimising system
- 2.1. CNC optimising program is set to job specifications
- 2.2. Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are checked
- 2.3. Saw settings and adjustments are made in line with job requirements, and machine and tool manufacturer's instructions
- 2.4. Saw and cutting mechanisms are checked for safe and effective operation
- 2.5. Trial runs are conducted to check system operation, accuracy and quality of finished work
- 2.6. Final adjustments are made to the CNC optimising program and equipment in line with workplace procedures
3. Operate optimising log saw
- 3.1. Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements
- 3.2. Logs are fed into machine in line with manufacturer's instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures
- 3.3. Saw is operated in line with its designed capacity and purpose, tooling requirements and manufacturer's recommendations
- 3.4. Saw operation is monitored to ensure product quality and output
- 3.5. Waste quantities are checked and minimised
- 3.6. Items that do not meet quality requirements are repaired, recycled or discarded in line with workplace procedures
- 3.7. Sawing process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel
4. Conduct operator maintenance
- 4.1. Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site proceduresBlades are checked for blunt or damaged condition in line with site procedures
- 4.2. Blunt or damaged saws are identified and dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer's recommendations and environmental requirements
- 4.3. Machining area is kept clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with OHS requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
fire fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
fatigue management
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire
manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying
machine isolation and guarding
Environmental requirements may include:
legislation
organisational policies and procedures
workplace practices
Legislative requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian Standards
confidentiality and privacy
OHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care
Organisational requirements may include:
legal
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
quality assurance
procedural manuals
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures
ethical standards
recording and reporting requirements
equipment use and maintenance and storage requirements
environmental management requirements (waste minimisation disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Work order is to include:
instructions for the machining and despatch of logs and cut product from the work site
and may include:
type
size
length
angle
quantity
grade
instructions for the environmental monitoring of work and procedures
environmental care requirements relevant to the work
Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisors
suppliers
clients
colleagues
managers
Logs are to include:
assessment of:
diameter range
curvature
faults
species
moisture content
Sawing is to include:
sawing operations with CNC optimising systems
Storage locations may include:
storage racks
storage bays
bins
stacks
pallet boxes
modularised storage components
temporary stacking bays (stand, frame or ground)
and may be divided into:
standard product classification
product designation
size
dimension
stack number
weight
grade
shelf life
stock rotation position
Equipment is to include:
CNC optimising log saws
procedures for lock-out, ie protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine from the power source
Communication may include:
verbal and non-verbal language
constructive feedback
active listening
questioning to clarify and confirm understanding
use of positive, confident and cooperative language
use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences
control of tone of voice
body language
CNC optimising program is to include:
computer generated program, selected by the operator (sub-programs, parametric performance of CAM functions)
downloading and storing 3D scan data, which translates into the CNC equipment operating automatically to fulfil its programmed instructions
Saw settings may include:
measurement
setting equipment to stops, fences, angles, depths, feeds or speeds
Pre start-up checks
are conducted to ensure:
equipment has been set-up correctly
blades are installed accurately
machinery is operating to optimum performance
Output is to include:
the speed at which material is cut
rate at which material is cut
Waste may include:
off-cuts
shavings
sawdust
Records and reports may include:
the sawing method
optimising reports
product type
size
inspection
grading and labelling outcomes
storage locations
quality outcomes
hazards
incidents
equipment malfunctions
and may be:
manualusing a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system
Dealing with may include:
repairing blunt or damaged saws
disposing of blunt or damaged saws that cannot be repaired
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
fire fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
fatigue management
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire
manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying
machine isolation and guarding
Environmental requirements may include:
legislation
organisational policies and procedures
workplace practices
Legislative requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian Standards
confidentiality and privacy
OHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care
Organisational requirements may include:
legal
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
quality assurance
procedural manuals
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures
ethical standards
recording and reporting requirements
equipment use and maintenance and storage requirements
environmental management requirements (waste minimisation disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Work order is to include:
instructions for the machining and despatch of logs and cut product from the work site
and may include:
type
size
length
angle
quantity
grade
instructions for the environmental monitoring of work and procedures
environmental care requirements relevant to the work
Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisors
suppliers
clients
colleagues
managers
Logs are to include:
assessment of:
diameter range
curvature
faults
species
moisture content
Sawing is to include:
sawing operations with CNC optimising systems
Storage locations may include:
storage racks
storage bays
bins
stacks
pallet boxes
modularised storage components
temporary stacking bays (stand, frame or ground)
and may be divided into:
standard product classification
product designation
size
dimension
stack number
weight
grade
shelf life
stock rotation position
Equipment is to include:
CNC optimising log saws
procedures for lock-out, ie protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine from the power source
Communication may include:
verbal and non-verbal language
constructive feedback
active listening
questioning to clarify and confirm understanding
use of positive, confident and cooperative language
use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences
control of tone of voice
body language
CNC optimising program is to include:
computer generated program, selected by the operator (sub-programs, parametric performance of CAM functions)
downloading and storing 3D scan data, which translates into the CNC equipment operating automatically to fulfil its programmed instructions
Saw settings may include:
measurement
setting equipment to stops, fences, angles, depths, feeds or speeds
Pre start-up checks
are conducted to ensure:
equipment has been set-up correctly
blades are installed accurately
machinery is operating to optimum performance
Output is to include:
the speed at which material is cut
rate at which material is cut
Waste may include:
off-cuts
shavings
sawdust
Records and reports may include:
the sawing method
optimising reports
product type
size
inspection
grading and labelling outcomes
storage locations
quality outcomes
hazards
incidents
equipment malfunctions
and may be:
manualusing a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system
Dealing with may include:
repairing blunt or damaged saws
disposing of blunt or damaged saws that cannot be repaired
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently saw logs using CNC optimising systems within organisational requirements
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
following applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to sawing logs using CNC optimising systems
following organisational policies and procedures relevant to sawing logs using CNC optimising systems
sawing logs using CNC optimising systems in line with work order and within prescribed organisational tolerances
setting computer programs for the CNC optimising system to follow
conducting operator maintenance on CNC optimising equipment
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently saw logs using CNC optimising systems within organisational requirements
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
following applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to sawing logs using CNC optimising systems
following organisational policies and procedures relevant to sawing logs using CNC optimising systems
sawing logs using CNC optimising systems in line with work order and within prescribed organisational tolerances
setting computer programs for the CNC optimising system to follow
conducting operator maintenance on CNC optimising equipment
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXJ83 | FWPSAW3226 | Saw logs using CNC optimising systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J467 | FPI30311 | Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing | Qualification |
| J469 | FPI30511 | Certificate III in Timber Manufactured Products | Qualification |
| J468 | FPI30411 | Certificate III in Wood Panel Products | Qualification |
| J472 | FPI30811 | Certificate III in Woodmachining | Qualification |