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Cut wood material with pole saw for unblocking machinery components

Cut wood material with pole saw for unblocking machinery components

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT2270
State Code
OFD26
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to cut wood material at a distance reachable with manual blade and power-driven pole-mounted chain saws to unblock components of machinery.The unit applies to individuals who operate a pole saw in a sawmill or timber processing 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 wood material to unblock machinery components
  • 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instructions and, where required, clarify with appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Confirm workplace health and safety requirements for task, including use of personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to task
  • 1.4 Select pole saw and complete pre-operational checks according to workplace requirements and cutting conditions
  • 1.5 Apply and follow machinery lock-out procedures
2. Assess wood material to be cut
  • 2.1 Establish and maintain communication with others in work area to ensure safety
  • 2.2 Assess location and stability of wood material for conditions likely to affect safety of cutting operation
  • 2.3 Identify wood material unable to be cut safely, and refer to appropriate personnel
3. Use pole saw to cut wood material and unblock machinery components
  • 3.1 Operate pole saw to safely cut and remove wood material
  • 3.2 Adjust cutting technique in response to machinery requirements and allowances
  • 3.3 Ensure blockage is removed from machinery components whilst complying with safe work practices
  • 3.4 Clear waste and debris from site according to workplace environmental protection practices and/or procedures
4. Conduct operator maintenance for pole saw
  • 4.1 Clear pole saw of dust, shavings and debris
  • 4.2 Check chain condition, particularly any sign of wear or damage
  • 4.3 Remove, sharpen, tension, adjust, replace and lubricate chain and other components according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 4.4 Recycle, reuse or dispose of chain and other components according to workplace environmental protection practices and/or procedures
  • 4.5 Record and report cutting operations, pole saw faults and maintenance activities to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL64 FWPCOT2240 Cut material with a pole saw Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJC2 FWP20322 Certificate II in Timber and Wood Products Operations Qualification