Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to prepare and cut material to length and angle with a power driven saw. The unit includes operator maintenance 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 FPITMM2201A Cut material to length and angle |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit involves cutting material to length and angle 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
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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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for cutting |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to cutting material to length and angle are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 1.3. Type and quantity of material to be cut is acquired from the storage location 1.4. Equipment is selected appropriate to work order and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.5. Cutting list is interpreted in line with work order and site procedures 1.6. Material cutting patterns and saw set -up sequences are planned in line with site procedures 1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Cut material to length and angle |
2.1. Material is marked and stops set in preparation for cutting 2.2. Equipment and machinery are used in line with organisational procedures, manufacturer's instructions and environmental protection requirements 2.3. Cutting sequence and patterns are followed to produce the required quantity 2.4. Cuts are checked for length and angle within a set tolerance 2.5. Material with defects , incorrect cuts and off-cuts are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 2.6. Processing and equipment faults are reported to the appropriate personnel 2.7. Material is safely stacked in a designated location in line with work order requirements |
3. Conduct operator maintenance |
3.1. Equipment lock-out procedures are followed in line with OHS legislation and site procedures 3.2. Saw blades are checked for blunt or damaged condition 3.3. Saw blades are removed and replaced in line with manufacturer's recommendations and used blades are disposed of in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 3.4. Saw area is kept clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with OHS and site requirements |
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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 cut materials to length and angle within organisational requirements |
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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Work order is to include: |
and may include:
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Material may include: |
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Storage locations may include: |
and may be divided into:
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Equipment may include: |
and is to include:
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Cutting patterns and saw set-up sequences are to include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Tolerances |
are a set limit for cutting over or under the required length within a set margin of acceptance usually + or - 0.5 mm or in line with order or organisational requirements |
Defects may include: |
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Disposing of may include: |
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Stacking may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
No sector assigned |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |
Timber Manufactured Products and Timber Merchandising |