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FWPSS00068 - Entry into a Saw Technician Role Skill Set (Release 1)

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FWPSAW3247 - Replace tungsten tipsReplace tungsten tipsCurrentN/A
FWPSAW3244 - Align sawing production systemsAlign sawing production systemsCurrentN/A
FWPCOT3282 - Assess and maintain saw blade and sawing machine performanceAssess and maintain saw blade and sawing machine performanceCurrentN/A
FWPSAW3235 - Recondition saw guidesRecondition saw guidesCurrentN/A
FWPCOT3286 - Identify levelling and tensioning requirements for saw bladesIdentify levelling and tensioning requirements for saw bladesCurrentN/A
FWPCOT3335 - Conduct operator level equipment maintenance in forest and wood products industryConduct operator level equipment maintenance in forest and wood products industryCurrentN/A
FWPCOT3279 - Assess and maintain saw technology toolsAssess and maintain saw technology toolsCurrentN/A
FWPCOT3283 - Sharpen and position blades or knives in chipper, canter and reducerSharpen and position blades or knives in chipper, canter and reducerCurrentN/A
FWPCOT3280 - Replace saw blades, knives and guidesReplace saw blades, knives and guidesCurrentN/A
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Release 1

This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 8.0.

Description

This skill set is designed to equip individuals with the technical skills and knowledge required to begin work as a Saw Technician. It covers how to sharpen, position, assess and maintain the cutting performance of sawing blades or knives and how to replace worn or damaged blades, knives and guides on circular saws, band saws, chippers and canters in order to maintain quality production output. It includes how to replace worn or damaged tungsten tips and how to determine the required levelling and tensioning for circular, narrow and wide band saw blades removed from a sawing machine. The skills and knowledge for shutting down equipment and maintaining saw technology tools are also included.

Pathways Information

These units of competency provide credit towards FWP31021 Certificate III in Saw Technology from the FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.

Skill Set Requirements

  • FWPCOT3279 Assess and maintain saw technology tools
  • FWPCOT3280 Replace saw blades, knives and guides
  • FWPCOT3282 Assess and maintain saw blade and sawing machine performance
  • FWPCOT3283 Sharpen and position blades or knives in chipper, canter and reducer
  • FWPCOT3286 Identify levelling and tensioning requirements for saw blades
  • FWPCOT3335 Conduct operator level equipment maintenance in forest and wood products industry
  • FWPSAW3235 Recondition saw guides
  • FWPSAW3244 Align sawing production systems
  • FWPSAW3247 Replace tungsten tips

Target Group

This skill set is for individuals, production personnel and various tradespeople interested in beginning a Saw Technician career in the forest and wood products industry.

Suggested words for Statement of Attainment

These competencies from the FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package meet the industry requirements for beginning a Saw Technician career in the forest and wood products industry.

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