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Plan and monitor saw log operations

Plan and monitor saw log operations

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW4202
State Code
AXJ78
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030111 - Wood MacHining And Turning
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan flitch, cant sizes and cutting patterns and schedules, produce work orders for sawyers and to manage operational logistics for log sawing activities. Work is completed in a forest and wood products factory and also involves monitoring and evaluating processes to determine improvements.The unit applies to Sawyer, Saw Operator, Sawmill supervisor. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan saw log operations
  • 1.1 Assess individual logs for types of flitches and cants that can be cut and determine optimal cutting pattern.
  • 1.2 Plan and document cutting patterns to maximise output and minimise wastage.
  • 1.3 Develop timber cutting schedules and work orders and brief sawyers in line with organisational procedures.
  • 1.4 Identify variations in timber characteristics and report to sawyers.
2. Coordinate saw log operations
  • 2.1 Assist sawyers to evaluate logs and sawing problems.
  • 2.2 Monitor timber cutting processes; assess for quality of cutting pattern, suitability to log condition and ability to maintain schedule.
  • 2.3 Modify cutting patterns and schedule to ensure optimum performance and communicate to sawyers.
  • 2.4 Ensure processed logs are directed to designated area for storage or further processing.
  • 2.5 Complete and maintain operating logs and cutting records in line with organisational procedures.
  • 2.6 Investigate, record and report major processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
3. Evaluate saw log performance
  • 3.1 Monitor and evaluate saw log operations and output to determine process improvements.
  • 3.2 Document process improvements and communicate to appropriate personnel in line with organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6087 FPISAW4202B Plan and monitor saw log operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC97 FWPSAW4209 Plan for and supervise log processing operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL4 FWP50116 Diploma of Forest and Forest Products Qualification
BAL9 FWP40216 Certificate IV in Timber Processing Qualification