Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to assess, verify, test and rectify cutting problems on chipping and sawing machines, saw blades, knives and associated equipment General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPICOT3216A Assess and maintain saw performance |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves assessing and maintaining saw performance in a forest products factory setting The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Inspect and test saw and equipment |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to assessing and maintaining saw performance are identified and followed 1.2. Information relating to current and past performance problems is obtained and reviewed to assess process problems 1.3. Saw and equipment are observed under a range of operating conditions to determine the extent of the problems 1.4. Timber fed through saw is examined to determine potential causes of cutting problem 1.5. Saw and equipment are inspected to identify worn, broken and loose components in line with manufacturer instructions and recommendations 1.6. Equipment lock -out procedures are applied in line with OHS and workplace procedures 1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Assess technical performance |
2.1. Technical performance of sawing operation is assessed to identify future improvements in line with site procedures 2.2. Technical performance is compared against other equipment to determine possible efficiencies 2.3. Options for new equipment are assessed to determine feasibility of improvements in performance 2.4. Endorsement from appropriate personnel of identified improvements is obtained as required |
3. Rectify saw problems |
3.1. Potential causes are diagnosed through the occurring problem and its characteristics 3.2. Assessed causes are validated by reference to other trades and by operations personnel 3.3. Multiple causes are assessed and action is planned, with alternative courses of action canvassed with relevant personnel to identify and agree on preferred option 3.4. Selected course of action is implemented and cutting results are re-examined and reviewed 3.5. Action and results are communicated to appropriate personnel 3.6. Causes of cutting problems and actions taken are accurately recorded and reported in line with site procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently assess and maintain saw performance |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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OHS requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements may include : |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Saws may include: |
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Timber may include: |
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Equipment lock-out procedures are to include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Technical performance may relate to: |
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Causes may include: |
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Action usually includes: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Common Technical |