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

FWPSAW4202 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and monitor saw log operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPSAW4202 - Plan and monitor saw log operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan flitch, cant sizes and cutting patterns and schedules, produce work orders for sawyers and to manage operational logistics for log sawing activities. Work is completed in a forest and wood products factory and also involves monitoring and evaluating processes to determine improvements.The unit applies to Sawyer, Saw Operator, Sawmill supervisor. 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:

log measuring equipment

moisture probes

computers, keyboards, printers and software used to prepare planning and production documents

personal protective equipment suitable for assessing logs

a diverse, comprehensive and commercial range of logs

template:

cutting pattern documents

cutting schedules

work orders

operating logs and cutting records

process improvement reports

record for equipment faults

organisational procedures for planning and monitoring saw log operations

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

a team of sawyers with whom the individual can interact.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting. Sawing operations must be present in order that the individual can monitor, assess and modify cutting patterns and schedules in response to changing circumstances.

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: Plan saw log operations
  • Assess individual logs for types of flitches and cants that can be cut and determine optimal cutting pattern.
  • Plan and document cutting patterns to maximise output and minimise wastage.
  • Develop timber cutting schedules and work orders and brief sawyers in line with organisational procedures.
  • Identify variations in timber characteristics and report to sawyers.
       
Element: Coordinate saw log operations
  • Assist sawyers to evaluate logs and sawing problems.
  • Monitor timber cutting processes; assess for quality of cutting pattern, suitability to log condition and ability to maintain schedule.
  • Modify cutting patterns and schedule to ensure optimum performance and communicate to sawyers.
  • Ensure processed logs are directed to designated area for storage or further processing.
  • Complete and maintain operating logs and cutting records in line with organisational procedures.
  • Investigate, record and report major processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Evaluate saw log performance
  • Monitor and evaluate saw log operations and output to determine process improvements.
  • Document process improvements and communicate to appropriate personnel in line with organisational procedures.
       


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. Plan saw log operations

1.1 Assess individual logs for types of flitches and cants that can be cut and determine optimal cutting pattern.

1.2 Plan and document cutting patterns to maximise output and minimise wastage.

1.3 Develop timber cutting schedules and work orders and brief sawyers in line with organisational procedures.

1.4 Identify variations in timber characteristics and report to sawyers.

2. Coordinate saw log operations

2.1 Assist sawyers to evaluate logs and sawing problems.

2.2 Monitor timber cutting processes; assess for quality of cutting pattern, suitability to log condition and ability to maintain schedule.

2.3 Modify cutting patterns and schedule to ensure optimum performance and communicate to sawyers.

2.4 Ensure processed logs are directed to designated area for storage or further processing.

2.5 Complete and maintain operating logs and cutting records in line with organisational procedures.

2.6 Investigate, record and report major processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

3. Evaluate saw log performance

3.1 Monitor and evaluate saw log operations and output to determine process improvements.

3.2 Document process improvements and communicate to appropriate personnel in line with organisational procedures.

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 planning and monitoring saw log operations

planning and monitoring of saw log operations for the enterprise

modify cutting patters and schedules or saw log operations

coordinate personnel to follow planning, communications and scheduling for saw log operations

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

purpose, features and operation of equipment used for assessing logs

capacity of log sawing equipment and systems

methods used to assess logs for:

diameter

curvature

faults

species

moisture content

volume and type of flitches and cants that can be cut

stages of the log sawing process

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

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

methods of determining cutting schedules to maximise efficient handling of logs to be sawn

methods used to assess timber cutting processes for quality of outcomes and scheduling

format, content and use of:

cutting pattern documents

cutting schedules

work orders

operating logs and cutting records

process improvement reports

organisational procedures specific to planning and monitoring saw log operations:

communication reporting lines for sawyer team members and self

documenting cutting patterns, schedules, work orders and reports

recording and reporting systematic equipment faults.

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. Plan saw log operations

1.1 Assess individual logs for types of flitches and cants that can be cut and determine optimal cutting pattern.

1.2 Plan and document cutting patterns to maximise output and minimise wastage.

1.3 Develop timber cutting schedules and work orders and brief sawyers in line with organisational procedures.

1.4 Identify variations in timber characteristics and report to sawyers.

2. Coordinate saw log operations

2.1 Assist sawyers to evaluate logs and sawing problems.

2.2 Monitor timber cutting processes; assess for quality of cutting pattern, suitability to log condition and ability to maintain schedule.

2.3 Modify cutting patterns and schedule to ensure optimum performance and communicate to sawyers.

2.4 Ensure processed logs are directed to designated area for storage or further processing.

2.5 Complete and maintain operating logs and cutting records in line with organisational procedures.

2.6 Investigate, record and report major processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.

3. Evaluate saw log performance

3.1 Monitor and evaluate saw log operations and output to determine process improvements.

3.2 Document process improvements and communicate to appropriate personnel in line with organisational procedures.

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
Assess individual logs for types of flitches and cants that can be cut and determine optimal cutting pattern. 
Plan and document cutting patterns to maximise output and minimise wastage. 
Develop timber cutting schedules and work orders and brief sawyers in line with organisational procedures. 
Identify variations in timber characteristics and report to sawyers. 
Assist sawyers to evaluate logs and sawing problems. 
Monitor timber cutting processes; assess for quality of cutting pattern, suitability to log condition and ability to maintain schedule. 
Modify cutting patterns and schedule to ensure optimum performance and communicate to sawyers. 
Ensure processed logs are directed to designated area for storage or further processing. 
Complete and maintain operating logs and cutting records in line with organisational procedures. 
Investigate, record and report major processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. 
Monitor and evaluate saw log operations and output to determine process improvements. 
Document process improvements and communicate to appropriate personnel in line with organisational procedures. 

Forms

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