Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for sawing
  2. Saw flitches and cants
  3. Complete operator maintenance

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 sawing flitches and cants

saw log sections to produce flitches and cants in line with a work order and within prescribed organisational specifications

complete these types of basic non-specialist maintenance:

cleaning the machine of wood chips and sawdust

replacing blunt saw blades

inspecting machine parts for wear or damage, including guards

greasing and lubricating moving parts

checking the operation of emergency stop buttons and lock out systems.


Knowledge Evidence

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

purpose, features and operation of equipment used to saw flitches and cants:

carriages:

standard three headed dog carriages

flat top carriages with head rigs

saws:

circular saws

bench saws

overhead frame saws or band saws

mechanical feed

conveyor system to transport logs to and from the sawing area

maintenance tools and equipment for saws

typical work flow processes for sawing flitches and cants

typical flow of log supply in and out of the sawing area

range of cutting patterns used on logs to achieve maximum output of flitches and cants

range of feed rates and how they affect production output and finished quality of flitches and cants

methods for assessing saw blade condition

characteristics of timber

storage systems and labelling

environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing timber

typical log defects and how they affect ability to produce quality flitches and cants:

warp

wane

curvature

cupping

shakes

insect defects

knots

resin pockets

organisational policies and procedures specific to sawing flitches and cants:

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

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting processing problems and equipment faults.