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

FWPSAW3229 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a portable sawmill

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPSAW3229 - Operate a portable sawmill
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to produce sawn green boards using a portable sawmill in line with site requirements and to meet customer specifications. The work is performed in a forest settingThe unit applies to Sawyer, Machine 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:

logs for sawing

portable sawmill

personal protective equipment

work order

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents

organisational policies and procedures relevant to operating a portable sawmill

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 sawing
  • Review work order and confirm work requirements.
  • Select type and quantity of logs to be sawn
  • Select suitable equipment for the sawing process, check operational effectiveness and review manufacturer's instructions for use
  • Plan sawing process to optimise volume and quality of recovery.
       
Element: Break down logs
  • Check site for hazards and conduct pre start-up check.
  • Use cant hooks, winches or log rollers to position logs to be sawn, and stabilise with chock logs or pre-notched runners.
  • Review sawn board dimensions from customer orders or work order.
  • Identify log characteristics and estimate number of boards and sequence of cuts from an individual log.
  • Adjust saw, carriage and mill to suit dimensions of boards to be cut.
  • Operate saw ensuring that sawn edges are controlled.
  • Remove logs with defects, reject boards and off-cuts to waste or sawn recovery.
  • Record and report process and equipment faults.
       
Element: Conduct operator maintenance
  • Follow equipment lock-out and site procedures when equipment is faulty.
  • Check saw and saw blades for bluntness or damage and repair or replace following manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Clear area of dust and debris.
       


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 sawing

1.1 Review work order and confirm work requirements.

1.2 Select type and quantity of logs to be sawn

1.3 Select suitable equipment for the sawing process, check operational effectiveness and review manufacturer's instructions for use

1.4 Plan sawing process to optimise volume and quality of recovery.

2. Break down logs

2.1 Check site for hazards and conduct pre start-up check.

2.2 Use cant hooks, winches or log rollers to position logs to be sawn, and stabilise with chock logs or pre-notched runners.

2.3 Review sawn board dimensions from customer orders or work order.

2.4 Identify log characteristics and estimate number of boards and sequence of cuts from an individual log.

2.5 Adjust saw, carriage and mill to suit dimensions of boards to be cut.

2.6 Operate saw ensuring that sawn edges are controlled.

2.7 Remove logs with defects, reject boards and off-cuts to waste or sawn recovery.

2.8 Record and report process and equipment faults.

3. Conduct operator maintenance

3.1 Follow equipment lock-out and site procedures when equipment is faulty.

3.2 Check saw and saw blades for bluntness or damage and repair or replace following manufacturer’s instructions.

3.3 Clear area of dust and debris.

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 operating a portable sawmill

safely operate a portable sawmill to produce green boards to meet a work order

assess logs for suitability for sawing

use cant hooks, winches, log rollers and mechanical lifting equipment to position logs for sawing and ensure that logs are stable

correctly position the carriage to support the saw and the log

assess blades for replacement and conduct operator maintenance on portable sawmill machinery.

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

organisational policies and procedures for operating a portable sawmill

features and safe use of portable sawmills and other equipment including:

cant hooks

winches

log rollers

mechanical lifting equipment

prestart up checks for portable sawmills including:

ensuring that the saw has been set-up correctly

ensuring that the blades are installed accurately

ensuring that the machinery is operating to optimum performance

optimisation of log sawing including:

planning the cutting of a log to achieve the most from it (the most and widest boards possible)

ensuring environmental requirements are central to this planning process

the characteristics of logs for sawing, which must include:

diameter range

curvature

faults

species

moisture content

break down processes, feed rates and finish

blade condition assessment

log defects which includes:

defects arising from a change in moisture content

warp

wane

curvature

shakes

insect defects

knots and resin pockets

sweep

taper

end splits

shape

environmental protection requirements for the safe disposal of waste material, and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.

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 sawing

1.1 Review work order and confirm work requirements.

1.2 Select type and quantity of logs to be sawn

1.3 Select suitable equipment for the sawing process, check operational effectiveness and review manufacturer's instructions for use

1.4 Plan sawing process to optimise volume and quality of recovery.

2. Break down logs

2.1 Check site for hazards and conduct pre start-up check.

2.2 Use cant hooks, winches or log rollers to position logs to be sawn, and stabilise with chock logs or pre-notched runners.

2.3 Review sawn board dimensions from customer orders or work order.

2.4 Identify log characteristics and estimate number of boards and sequence of cuts from an individual log.

2.5 Adjust saw, carriage and mill to suit dimensions of boards to be cut.

2.6 Operate saw ensuring that sawn edges are controlled.

2.7 Remove logs with defects, reject boards and off-cuts to waste or sawn recovery.

2.8 Record and report process and equipment faults.

3. Conduct operator maintenance

3.1 Follow equipment lock-out and site procedures when equipment is faulty.

3.2 Check saw and saw blades for bluntness or damage and repair or replace following manufacturer’s instructions.

3.3 Clear area of dust and debris.

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 work order and confirm work requirements. 
Select type and quantity of logs to be sawn 
Select suitable equipment for the sawing process, check operational effectiveness and review manufacturer's instructions for use 
Plan sawing process to optimise volume and quality of recovery. 
Check site for hazards and conduct pre start-up check. 
Use cant hooks, winches or log rollers to position logs to be sawn, and stabilise with chock logs or pre-notched runners. 
Review sawn board dimensions from customer orders or work order. 
Identify log characteristics and estimate number of boards and sequence of cuts from an individual log. 
Adjust saw, carriage and mill to suit dimensions of boards to be cut. 
Operate saw ensuring that sawn edges are controlled. 
Remove logs with defects, reject boards and off-cuts to waste or sawn recovery. 
Record and report process and equipment faults. 
Follow equipment lock-out and site procedures when equipment is faulty. 
Check saw and saw blades for bluntness or damage and repair or replace following manufacturer’s instructions. 
Clear area of dust and debris. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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