Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FWPSAW2209 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Dismantle, transport and assemble hand portable sawmill

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPSAW2209 - Dismantle, transport and assemble hand portable sawmill
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to dismantle, transport and assemble a hand portable sawmill for the purposes of milling green boards at an on-site location. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting and off-site.The unit applies to Production Worker, Saw Operator. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

hand portable sawmills

tools and equipment used to dismantle and assemble portable sawmills

personal protective equipment suitable for dismantling, transporting and assembling portable sawmills

manufacturers’ instructions for dismantling, transporting and assembling portable sawmills

work order for repair and maintenance activities with specific instructions for portable sawmill location.

template documents for recording processing and equipment faults and maintenance requirements

organisational procedures for dismantling, transporting and assembling portable sawmills.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for operation
  • Review and check work order where required with appropriate personnel.
  • Identify type and quantity of logs for sawing and check location.
  • Select appropriate repair, maintenance and personal protective equipment and check operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Plan dismantling, transport and set-up processes to optimise recovery time.
       
Element: Dismantle, transport and assemble hand portable sawmill
  • Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all processes.
  • Follow sequence of activities to dismantle sawmill in line with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Load and secure dismantled sawmill equipment for transportation, and move to new location.
  • Inspect proposed new work site for potential hazards and work flow interferences.
  • Identify safe site for logs, stacking of sawn boards and waste.
  • Follow sequence of activities to assemble hand portable sawmill in line with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Complete pre start-up checks on equipment to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Complete operator maintenance
  • Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.
  • Check saw blades for bluntness or damage.
  • Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Dispose of used blades in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices.
  • Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment.
  • Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for operation

1.1 Review and check work order where required with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify type and quantity of logs for sawing and check location.

1.3 Select appropriate repair, maintenance and personal protective equipment and check operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.

1.4 Plan dismantling, transport and set-up processes to optimise recovery time.

2. Dismantle, transport and assemble hand portable sawmill

2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all processes.

2.2 Follow sequence of activities to dismantle sawmill in line with manufacturer's instructions.

2.3 Load and secure dismantled sawmill equipment for transportation, and move to new location.

2.4 Inspect proposed new work site for potential hazards and work flow interferences.

2.5 Identify safe site for logs, stacking of sawn boards and waste.

2.6 Follow sequence of activities to assemble hand portable sawmill in line with manufacturer's instructions.

2.7 Complete pre start-up checks on equipment to ensure operational effectiveness.

2.8 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

3. Complete operator maintenance

3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.

3.2 Check saw blades for bluntness or damage.

3.3 Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

3.4 Dispose of used blades in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices.

3.5 Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment.

3.6 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.

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 dismantling, transporting and assembling a hand portable sawmill

dismantle, transport and assemble a hand portable sawmill in readiness to produce green boards in line with a work order and within organisational specifications

complete these types of basic non-specialist maintenance for hand portable sawmills:

cleaning the machine of wood chips and sawdust

replacing blunt and damaged 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.

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

purpose, features, operation and basic non-specialist repair and maintenance for hand portable sawmills

sequence of activities to dismantle and re-assemble hand portable sawmills

workflow at the site location

appropriate locations for portable sawmills to optimise efficient and safe workflow

methods for assessing saw blade condition

identifying logs for sawing including:

assessment of diameter range

curvature

faults

species

moisture content

environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings and off-site sawing locations:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing materials

organisational procedures specific to dismantling, transporting and assembling portable sawmills:

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

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting processing and equipment faults and maintenance requirements.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for operation

1.1 Review and check work order where required with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify type and quantity of logs for sawing and check location.

1.3 Select appropriate repair, maintenance and personal protective equipment and check operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.

1.4 Plan dismantling, transport and set-up processes to optimise recovery time.

2. Dismantle, transport and assemble hand portable sawmill

2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all processes.

2.2 Follow sequence of activities to dismantle sawmill in line with manufacturer's instructions.

2.3 Load and secure dismantled sawmill equipment for transportation, and move to new location.

2.4 Inspect proposed new work site for potential hazards and work flow interferences.

2.5 Identify safe site for logs, stacking of sawn boards and waste.

2.6 Follow sequence of activities to assemble hand portable sawmill in line with manufacturer's instructions.

2.7 Complete pre start-up checks on equipment to ensure operational effectiveness.

2.8 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

3. Complete operator maintenance

3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment.

3.2 Check saw blades for bluntness or damage.

3.3 Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

3.4 Dispose of used blades in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices.

3.5 Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment.

3.6 Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel.

Not Applicable

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review and check work order where required with appropriate personnel. 
Identify type and quantity of logs for sawing and check location. 
Select appropriate repair, maintenance and personal protective equipment and check operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer’s recommendations. 
Plan dismantling, transport and set-up processes to optimise recovery time. 
Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all processes. 
Follow sequence of activities to dismantle sawmill in line with manufacturer's instructions. 
Load and secure dismantled sawmill equipment for transportation, and move to new location. 
Inspect proposed new work site for potential hazards and work flow interferences. 
Identify safe site for logs, stacking of sawn boards and waste. 
Follow sequence of activities to assemble hand portable sawmill in line with manufacturer's instructions. 
Complete pre start-up checks on equipment to ensure operational effectiveness. 
Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. 
Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment. 
Check saw blades for bluntness or damage. 
Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 
Dispose of used blades in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices. 
Complete basic non-specialist maintenance for equipment. 
Record and report equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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