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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for operation
  2. Cross cut material
  3. Maintain saw

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

safely and efficiently use a fixed saw to cross cut materials to the full range of timber, timber sizes and species

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to operating a fixed saw

use appropriate methods to cross cut either of the following materials with a fixed saw

individual pieces of timber

packs of timber

carry out start-up and lock out procedures for a fixed saw

correctly positioning and securing materials onto carriage or conveyor for cross cutting

identify defects and problems with fixed saw operations

identify blunt or damaged saws

effectively maximise volume and quality recovery

communicate effectively with others at the work site

carry out routine maintenance on a fixed saw.


Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

workplace requirements and standards for operating a fixed circular saw or fixed chainsaw

environmental protection requirements and safe disposal of waste material

operational procedures and checks including start-up and shut-down procedures

cutting techniques including the following aspects:

cutting positions

work order requirements

industry standard lengths

straightness requirements

cutting patterns

maximising volume and quality of recovery requirements

cutting procedures that minimise capping and splitting of material

placing material on conveyor or carriage

securing material

cutting at optimum feed rate to avoid damage to saw blade

aspects relating to clearing when cross cutting materials including

using hand tools and a water jet to clear debris from the surface of material

clearing the work are of off –cuts

debris

ensuring saw clearance around material

depositing off-cuts and debris in recognised areas

clearing surfaces of debris likely to cause saw damage in the cutting area

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations of a fixed saw

industry standard length dimensions

common industry terminology

established communication channels and protocols to maintain safety

processes for managing risks and hazards associated with fixed saw operations including lock –out procedures

knowledge of defects in timber that can effect processing and cause risk

workplace health and safety requirements and emergency evacuation procedures

procedures for recording and reporting workplace records and information.