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Entry into a Saw Technician Role Skill Set

Entry into a Saw Technician Role Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
FWPSS00068
State Code
AF220
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
25/01/2023
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
295
Duration
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/01/2023 Current Approved
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.
Pathway 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.
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.
General notes
No information