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Align sawing production systems

Align sawing production systems

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3244
State Code
OBM11
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to align chipper heads and circular or band sawing machines, including the feeding system, and prepare machines for return to production. The unit applies to individuals who align sawing production systems in a sawmill.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 work
  • 1.1 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review workplace health and safety requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with aligning sawing production systems
  • 1.4 Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Select appropriate tools and equipment for the work task and check for safety and operational effectiveness according to manufacturer specifications
  • 1.6 Access and interpret machine records and manufacturer manuals, and assess machine performance
2. Conduct shutdown
  • 2.1 Implement equipment lock-out procedures according to workplace safety procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 2.2 Remove, replace and temporarily store mechanical components to provide access to alignment parts
  • 2.3 Remove, replace and temporarily locate guides
  • 2.4 Keep the work area clear of dust, off-cuts and debris according to workplace safety procedures
3. Align chipper heads
  • 3.1 Align chipper head and feed system components according to manufacturer instructions
  • 3.2 Check chipper head for free operation according to manufacturer instructions
  • 3.3 Replace blades and knives and prepare machine for return to production
  • 3.4 Record and report corrective actions that are taken to realign chipper heads
4. Align sawing machines
  • 4.1 Identify conditions related to saw blades and accuracy of cuts that indicate that sawing machine is out of alignment
  • 4.2 Check alignment of the sawing machine according to manufacturer and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Establish current alignment of sawing machine, identifying corrective actions required
  • 4.4 Align machine to infeed and outfeed system according to manufacturer instructions
  • 4.5 Align feed systems components to the line of feed according to manufacturer instructions
  • 4.6 Align guiding system to the line of feed according to manufacturer instructions
  • 4.7 Align saw blades to the line of feed according to manufacturer instructions
  • 4.8 Replace all tools and machine components and re-assemble machine for return to production
  • 4.9 Record and report corrective actions that are taken to realign sawing machine
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXJ98 FWPSAW3209 Align sawing production systems Unit of competency