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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Inspect and test saw and equipment
   • Obtain information relating to current and past performance problems and review to assess process problems.
   • Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
   • Observe saw and equipment under operating conditions to determine extent of problems.
   • Examine timber fed through saw to determine potential causes of cutting problem.
   • Lock-out equipment and inspect saw and equipment to identify worn, broken and loose components.
2. Assess technical performance
   • Compare technical performance against other equipment.
   • Assess technical performance of sawing operation to identify future improvements and feasibility of options for new equipment.
   • Obtain endorsement from appropriate personnel for identified improvements.
3. Rectify saw problems
   • Identify characteristics of occurring problems and diagnose possible causes.
   • Refer to other trades and operations personnel to validate assessed causes.
   • Canvass responses and discuss with relevant personnel to identify and agree on preferred option.
   • Implement selected course of action, review cutting results and communicate to appropriate personnel.
   • Record and report causes of cutting problems and action taken in line with organisational procedures.

Range Statement

Not Applicable

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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:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to assessing and maintaining saw performance

assess saw problems through information gathering, testing and inspecting equipment, and assessing possible causes

select and implementing the correct course of action to rectify saw problems

complete a basic report providing details of cutting problems, the fault diagnosis process and rectification outcomes.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

purpose, features and operation of sawing tools including:

band saws

circular saws

gang saws

chippers

canters

typical causes of damage and poor saw performance:

forcing timber through the equipment

damage from foreign matter

incorrect operating speeds

oversized material removal

incorrect setting of equipment

poor sharpening or setting of saw blades

methods for:

assessing condition of saw blades and performance of equipment

diagnosing causes of damage and poor performance

rectifying problems and improving saw performance.

organisational procedures specific to assessing and maintaining saw performance:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting cutting problems, the fault diagnosis process and rectification outcomes.

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