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Assess and maintain saw blade and sawing machine performance

Assess and maintain saw blade and sawing machine performance

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3282
State Code
OBM47
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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and maintain the cutting performance of sawing blades or knives and sawing machines, including circular saws, band saws, chippers, canters and reducers. The unit applies to individuals who assess and maintain the cutting performance of sawing machines and blades or knives in a timber sawmill 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 work
  • 1.1 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review and implement 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 assessing and maintaining the cutting performance of sawing blades or knives
  • 1.4 Identify and implement workplace procedures for minimising and disposing of material and maximising energy efficiency
2. Monitor and inspect sawing blades or knives and machine
  • 2.1 Obtain information relating to current and past performance problems and review to assess process problems
  • 2.2 Observe sawing machine and in-feed and out-feed equipment under operating conditions to determine the extent of problems
  • 2.3 Monitor condition and performance of sawing blades or knives to identify cutting problems according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Examine timber fed through sawing in-feed and out-feed equipment to determine potential causes of the cutting problem
  • 2.5 Apply problem-solving techniques to identify the causes of cutting problems and poor saw performance
  • 2.6 Lock out the machine and inspect parts to identify worn, broken and loose components
3. Assess technical performance of sawing operation
  • 3.1 Compare technical performance of sawing operation against other comparable machine and blades
  • 3.2 Assess technical performance of sawing operation to identify future improvements and feasibility of options for new components
  • 3.3 Communicate the outcomes of technical assessment to appropriate personnel
4. Rectify cutting problems
  • 4.1 Identify characteristics of cutting problems, and diagnose possible causes
  • 4.2 Refer to other trades and operations personnel to validate assessed causes
  • 4.3 Prepare solution responses, and discuss with relevant personnel to identify and agree on a preferred option
  • 4.4 Implement selected course of action, review cutting results and communicate to appropriate personnel
  • 4.5 Record and report causes of cutting problems and action taken according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL46 FWPCOT3216 Assess and maintain saw performance Unit of competency