Apply principles of blade design to sawing procedures

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
21/07/2026 11:43 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
FWPSAW3228

State Code
AXJ79

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
2.00

Current Release Date
21/02/2018

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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

Description

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to maintain quality output by selecting blades for various sawing operations and by applying principles of blade design. Work is completed in a forest and wood products factoryThe unit applies to Sawmill Worker, Sawyer, Production Worker. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Maintain quality output

1.1 Follow quality system procedures for use and care of blades.
1.2 Assess blades visually for defects before processing products and completing work.

2. Apply blade design principles

2.1 Classify blades, according to type and style suitable for different saws and production requirements.
2.2 Identify and evaluate blade characteristics, properties and design capacities according to manufacturer’s specifications and production requirements.
2.3 Select blades to suit material being cut and production requirements.
2.4 Plan sawing to minimise blade damage and wear and optimise blade lifespan.

3. Assess blade condition.

3.1 Identify machinery and equipment issues that can cause product waste and adversely affect blade lifespan; resolve during day to day activities.
3.2 Assess saw blade condition and recognise need to rectify blade wear and damage.
3.3 Record and report blade faults to appropriate personnel according to blade design specifications.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D6084	FPISAW3228B	Apply principles of blade design to sawing procedures	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBM07	FWPSAW3251	Apply principles of blade design to sawing procedures	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BAK8	FWP30716	Certificate III in Sawdoctoring	Qualification
BAM2	FWP30816	Certificate III in Woodmachining	Qualification