FWPCOT3282 — Assess and maintain saw blade and sawing machine performance

1 Prepare for work

• 1.1Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
• 1.2Review and implement workplace health and safety requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
• 1.3Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with assessing and maintaining the cutting performance of sawing blades or knives
• 1.4Identify and implement workplace procedures for minimising and disposing of material and maximising energy efficiency

2 Monitor and inspect sawing blades or knives and machine

• 2.1Obtain information relating to current and past performance problems and review to assess process problems
• 2.2Observe sawing machine and in-feed and out-feed equipment under operating conditions to determine the extent of problems
• 2.3Monitor condition and performance of sawing blades or knives to identify cutting problems according to workplace procedures
• 2.4Examine timber fed through sawing in-feed and out-feed equipment to determine potential causes of the cutting problem
• 2.5Apply problem-solving techniques to identify the causes of cutting problems and poor saw performance
• 2.6Lock out the machine and inspect parts to identify worn, broken and loose components

3 Assess technical performance of sawing operation

• 3.1Compare technical performance of sawing operation against other comparable machine and blades
• 3.2Assess technical performance of sawing operation to identify future improvements and feasibility of options for new components
• 3.3Communicate the outcomes of technical assessment to appropriate personnel

4 Rectify cutting problems

• 4.1Identify characteristics of cutting problems, and diagnose possible causes
• 4.2Refer to other trades and operations personnel to validate assessed causes
• 4.3Prepare solution responses, and discuss with relevant personnel to identify and agree on a preferred option
• 4.4Implement selected course of action, review cutting results and communicate to appropriate personnel
• 4.5Record and report causes of cutting problems and action taken according to workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for FWPCOT3282 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FWPCOT3282 needs to address all 57 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 28 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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