FWPCOT2263Cross cut materials with a fixed saw

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What an assessment for FWPCOT2263 must cover

36 assessable components: 3 elements (18 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for work

  • 1.1Determine job requirements from work order or instruction and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2Confirm safety requirements for the job according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 1.3Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with using a fixed saw
  • 1.4Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, recycling and reusing materials, and cleaning tools and equipment
  • 1.5Consult with team members and other appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
  • 1.6Locate saw and other support equipment needed for the work, and check for correct operation and safety
  • 1.7Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 1.8Conduct pre-start-up checks of saw to determine serviceability according to manufacturer instructions

2 Cross cut material

  • 2.1Assess material visually to identify defects that may present unsafe work conditions, and review cut
  • 2.2Cut material within workplace tolerances for length and angle relative to centre line
  • 2.3Use cutting techniques to industry standard lengths, maximising volume and quality of recovery material
  • 2.4Operate fixed saw effectively according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.5Check and clear work area regularly according to workplace health and safety requirements and site procedures
  • 2.6Dispose of sub-standard material according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements
  • 2.7Identify and report problems with operation of saw according to workplace procedures

3 Perform routine operator maintenance

  • 3.1Lock out, clean and maintain fixed saw according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures
  • 3.2Identify blunt or damaged saws and replace or sharpen, according to workplace procedures and manufacturer recommendations
  • 3.3Record and report fixed saw operations and maintenance to appropriate personnel

Performance evidence

  • assessed and used a fixed saw to cross cut: • twenty individual pieces of timber to industry standard lengths, maximising volume and quality of recovery material • ten packs of timber
  • inspected and carried out routine operator maintenance on one fixed saw on one occasion, including removing, sharpening and/or replacing blade or chain, according to manufacturer requirements.
  • there must also be evidence that in using the fixed saw the individual has followed a work order or instruction that is consistent with workplace policy and procedures and current workplace health and safety legislation, regulations and related industry standards and codes of practice.

Knowledge evidence

  • workplace safety requirements and standards for operating, checking, starting up and shutting down a fixed saw
  • environmental protection requirements and safe disposal of waste material
  • hazards and risks associated with use of fixed saws
  • cutting techniques for a fixed saw, including: • cutting positions • work order requirements • industry standard lengths • straightness requirements • cutting patterns • maximising volume and quality of recovery requirements • cutting procedures that minimise capping and splitting of material • placing material on conveyor or carriage • securing material • cutting at optimum feed rate to avoid damage to saw blade
  • techniques for clearing debris when cross cutting materials, including: • using hand tools and a water jet to clear debris from the surface of material • clearing the work area of offcuts • ensuring saw clearance around material • depositing off-cuts and debris in recognised areas • clearing surfaces of debris likely to cause saw damage in the cutting area
  • equipment processes, technical capability and limitations of fixed saws
  • industry standard length dimensions
  • established communication channels and protocols to maintain safety
  • processes for managing risks and hazards associated with fixed saw operations
  • defects in timber that can affect processing and cause risk
  • emergency evacuation procedures
  • workplace requirements for recording and reporting information.

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Interpret workplace documentation to determine requirements
  • Writing: Use technical and workplace specific vocabulary to accurately and legibly complete workplace records and forms
  • Oral communication: Ask questions and actively listen to clarify contents of work plans Give clear and sequenced information and ask clarifying questions when coordinating tasks with team members and others

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Questions about assessing FWPCOT2263

What does an assessment tool for FWPCOT2263 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FWPCOT2263 needs to address all 36 unit components: 3 elements with 18 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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