FWPTMM2201 Cut material to length and angles

Release: 1

FWPTMM2201 Cut material to length and angles

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	Replaces equivalent unit FPITMM2201B Cut material to length and angles, which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 2.2. This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format.

Application

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to prepare and cut material to length, angle with a power driven saw and complete non-specialist saw maintenance. Work is completed in a forest and wood products factory setting.

The unit applies to Customer Service Officer, Machine Operator, Timber Products Worker, Manufacturing Assistant.

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

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Timber Manufactured Products

Timber Merchandising

Elements and Performance Criteria

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 cutting	1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Obtain type and quantity of material to be cut from storage location. 1.3 Select appropriate equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer’s recommendations. 1.4 Interpret cutting list in line with work order and organisational procedures. 1.5 Plan material cutting patterns and saw set-up sequences in line with work order.
2. Cut material to length and angle	2.1 Mark up material and set stops set in preparation for cutting. 2.2 Use equipment and machinery in line with organisational procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 2.3 Follow cutting sequence and patterns to produce required quantity. 2.4 Check cuts for length and angle within a set tolerance. 2.5 Dispose of incorrect cuts, off-cuts and material with defects in line with environmental protection practices. 2.6 Stack material safely in designated location in line with work order requirements. 2.7 Report processing and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.
3. Complete operator maintenance	3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock-out equipment. 3.2 Check saw blades for bluntness or damage. 3.3 Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer’s recommendations. 3.4 Dispose of used blades in line with organisational procedures and environmental protection practices. 3.5 Keep saw area clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.

Foundation Skills

This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Numeracy skills to:	identify quantities of required material within work plans and count raw materials complete basic calculations of required length and angle to determine saw set up.
Oral communication skills to:	ask questions and actively listen to clarify contents of work orders make accurate verbal reports on processing and equipment faults.
Reading skills to:	interpret: WHS and other organisational procedures work orders manufacturers’ instructions and maintenance recommendations.
Planning and organising skills to:	efficiently and logically sequence the stages of preparation and production using work order to guide activities.
Problem-solving skills to:	recognise faulty equipment and resolve by reporting or rectifying.
Technology skills to:	select, use and maintain appropriate machinery, tools and personal protective equipment used for cutting activities.

Range of Conditions

Not Applicable

Unit Mapping Information

FPITMM2201B Cut material to length and angles

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47