Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 11:15 PM AWST
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Control and monitor automated green mill saw line
Control and monitor automated green mill saw line
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3254
FWPSAW3254
State Code
OFC86
OFC86
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control and monitor a fully automated saw line from control room to cut logs into green sawn timber.The unit applies to individuals who operate automated green mill saw lines in a sawmill or timber processing 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 to control and monitor green mill automated saw line
- 1.1 Determine job requirements from work order or instructions and, where required, check with appropriate personnel
- 1.2 Review workplace health and safety and environmental protection procedures for work activity
- 1.3 Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to saw line operations
- 1.4 Confirm emergency procedures and actions to be taken in the event of an emergency situation
2. Configure green mill automated saw line optimising program
- 2.1 Set optimising program to job specifications
- 2.2 Conduct trial runs to check system operation, accuracy and quality of finished work
- 2.3 Complete final adjustments to optimising program
3. Control and monitor green mill automated saw line
- 3.1 Start up and log onto control and data acquisition system to operate saw line
- 3.2 Feed logs into saw line
- 3.3 Monitor sawing operation through control and data acquisition system and make system adjustments to meet production output, product quality and maximum recovery
- 3.4 Identify and correct minor deviations to normal operating parameters of saw line
- 3.5 Report non-routine processing and equipment problems to relevant personnel
4. Maintain process control and data acquisition system for green mill automated saw line
- 4.1 Conduct routine planned inspections of control and data acquisition system according to manufacturer requirements
- 4.2 Report faults and maintenance requirements to relevant personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBM15 | FWPSAW3249 | Saw logs using CNC optimising systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJC1 | FWP30322 | Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations | Qualification |