Certificate III in Sawdoctoring
This qualification is designed for job roles in the sawmilling and processing sector of the forest and forest products industry.
Subjects
Total number of units = 26
10 core units plus
16 elective units, consisting of:
up to 16 units from the elective units listed below
up to 2 units recommended for packaging at Certificate II, III or IV level from this or any other endorsed Training Package or state/territory accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the sawdoctoring sector of the industry
CORE UNITS
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Core | Contribute to team effectiveness | |
Work effectively in the forest and forest products industry | ||
Communicate and interact effectively in the workplace | ||
Implement safety, health and environment policies and procedures | ||
Prepare and interpret sketches and drawings | ||
Maintain sawdoctoring tools | ||
Sharpen and align blades and knives | ||
Select timber for forestry operations | ||
Apply principles of blade design to sawing procedures | ||
Perform brazing and/or silver soldering | ||
ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
Field | Unit Code | Unit Title |
Sawdoctoring | Hand sharpen knives and blades | |
Sharpen cutting tools | ||
Replace saws, blades and guides | ||
Manufacture cutting tools | ||
Swage and shape saw blades | ||
Assess and maintain saw performance | ||
Assess and maintain cutter performance | ||
Produce templates | ||
FPICOT3263 | Maintain and contribute to energy efficiency | |
Sharpen band saws | ||
Sharpen circular saws | ||
Align sawing production systems | ||
File and set saws | ||
Recondition guides | ||
Sharpen tipped circular saws | ||
Level and tension circular saws | ||
Join band saw blades | ||
Hard face saw teeth | ||
Replace tungsten tips | ||
Replace stellite tips | ||
Maintain wide band saw blades | ||
Profile saw blanks | ||
Recondition band mill wheels | ||
Maintain frame saw blades | ||
Perform routine oxyacetylene welding | ||
Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding | ||
Perform routine gas metal arc welding | ||
Pathways...
This qualification has three employment pathways for typical operational environments of sawmilling and processing. These are:
Saw Maker
Saw Repairer
Sawdoctor
Entry may be gained through progression from a lower level FPI qualification or recognition of existing industry experience or qualifications.
This qualification may be suited to an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Licensing Information
Native FPI units may be subject to state or territory licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Some imported units in the elective bank may be subject to state or territory codes, regulations, licences and/or permits. These units must be implemented in line with the licensing requirements outlined in the unit’s parent Training Package.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on the packaging options. | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Accurately interpret and convey information in written, sketch or oral form Establish and maintain communication with others in accordance with occupational health and safety requirements Record and report sketch and drawing preparation and interpretation activities to the appropriate personnel Use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others |
Teamwork | Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area Contribute to team outcomes Encourage and support team members to take responsibility for their own work and to assist each other in undertaking required roles and responsibilities Review and clarify work order with appropriate personnel, which may include supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers |
Problem-solving | Assess and control risks Identify and resolve problems including methods for identifying omissions or areas of insufficient detail in sketches and drawings Identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures Immediately assess and rectify problems to avoid repetition of damage to blades |
Initiative and enterprise | Detect and assess hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel Effectively identify omissions and areas of insufficient detail and demonstrate appropriate response procedures Encourage team members to participate in the planning, decision making and operational aspects of the work team to their level of responsibility Visually inspect products before processing or completion |
Planning and organising | Check and conform with product specifications Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for preparing and interpreting sketches and drawings Prepare for maintenance Review and accurately identify work requirements |
Self-management | Apply, follow and adhere to quality system procedures to personal work Ensure own contribution to work team serves as a role model for others and enhances the organisation's image within the work team, the organisation and with clients/customers Follow safe workplace procedures for dealing with environmental incidents, accidents, and emergencies within scope of responsibilities Integrate care for the environment into all day-to-day activities |
Learning | Identify opportunities for professional development Implement training and operational controls in accordance with workplace procedures - training may include in-house or external training programs or one-on-one supervision, programs that maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes at the local, State and federal level Practise and record emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency Support the team to identify and resolve problems which impede its performance |
Technology | Accurately identify and interpret sketches or drawing features to provide a three-dimensional picture of components, assemblies or structures - sketches or drawings may be computer assisted, free hand or completed with simple drawing instruments Use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment Use computerised design where appropriate |