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Cut timber or engineered wood product to length or dimensions

Cut timber or engineered wood product to length or dimensions

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2268
State Code
OFD28
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and cut timber or engineered wood product to length or dimensions with a power-driven saw, which may include a mechanical feed. The unit includes equipment maintenance on completion of operation.The unit applies to individuals who cut timber or engineered wood products to length or dimensions with a power-driven saw in a wood products work environment.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 cutting timber or engineered wood product
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements and cutting list from work order or instruction and, where required, confirm with appropriate person
  • 1.2 Confirm health and safety requirements for cutting task according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify type and quantity of product to be cut and obtain product from storage
  • 1.4 Plan product cutting patterns according to cutting list
  • 1.5 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.6 Select appropriate cutting equipment and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer instructions
  • 1.7 Set up saw sequences according to work order and cutting list
2. Cut timber or engineered wood product with power-driven saw
  • 2.1 Use equipment according to manufacturer instructions and workplace health and safety and environmental protection practices and/or procedures
  • 2.2 Mark up product and set stops for cutting
  • 2.3 Follow cutting sequence to produce required quantity
  • 2.4 Check cuts for length and/or angle within set tolerance
  • 2.5 Dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and sub-standard products according to workplace environmental protection practices and/or procedures
  • 2.6 Monitor mechanical feed systems, if fitted
  • 2.7 Stack product in designated location safely according to workplace procedure
  • 2.8 Identify routine processing problems, and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
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 of equipment
  • 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
OCR30 FWPWPP2213 Cut panels Unit of competency
AXK15 FWPSAW2204 Dock boards with mechanical feed Unit of competency
OCR82 FWPCOT2234 Dock material to length Unit of competency