To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
26 units of competency:
7 core units plus
19 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
all 4 units must be selected from either Group A or Group B
a minimum of 8 units must be selected from Group C
remaining units can be selected from Group C and/or Group D and can include up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to work undertaken in the sawmilling and processing sector of the industry.
Core Units
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BSBTWK201
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Work effectively with others
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FWPCOT3279
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Assess and maintain saw technology tools
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FWPCOT3283
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Sharpen and position blades or knives in chipper, canter and reducer
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FWPCOT3286
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Identify levelling and tensioning requirements for saw blades
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FWPCOT3290
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Apply knowledge of timber properties, sawmill operations and sawmilling equipment
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FWPSAW3247
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Replace tungsten tips
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FWPSAW3251
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Apply principles of blade design to sawing procedures
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Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Group A – General electives (service operations)
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FWPCOR2206
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Work effectively in the forest and wood products industry
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FWPCOR2208
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Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry
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FWPCOR3205
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Apply safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations
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MEM30032A
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Produce basic engineering drawings
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Group B – General electives (maintenance engineering)
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MEM09002*
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Interpret technical drawing
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MEM13015
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Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
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MEM14006*
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Plan work activities
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MEM16006*
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Organise and communicate information
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Group C – Saw technology (service operations)
Servicing saw blades and guides
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FWPCOT3280
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Replace saw blades, knives and guides
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FWPCOT3282
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Assess and maintain saw blade and sawing machine performance
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FWPCOT3287
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Operate CNC equipment for grinding, tensioning and levelling saw blades
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FWPCOT3294
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Swage and shape saw blades
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FWPSAW3232
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Sharpen band saw blades
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FWPSAW3233
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Sharpen circular saw blades
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FWPSAW3235
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Recondition saw guides
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FWPSAW3236
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Sharpen tipped circular saw blades
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FWPSAW3237
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Level and tension circular saw blades
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FWPSAW3238
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Replace Stellite tips
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FWPSAW3239
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Assess and maintain wide band saw blades
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Servicing cutters for timber processing
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FWPCOT3276
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Sharpen cutters using a straight knife grinder
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FWPCOT3277
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Sharpen cutters in head using a profile knife grinder
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FWPCOT3278
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Sharpen cutters in head using a straight knife grinder
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FWPCOT3281
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Manufacture profile cutters
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FWPCOT3295
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Assess and maintain cutter performance
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FWPCOT3298
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Produce templates
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Servicing sawing machine
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FWPSAW3240
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Assess and maintain band saw wheels
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FWPSAW3244
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Align sawing production systems
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Other services
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FWPCOT2245
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Operate and maintain a table saw
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FWPCOT3271
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Hand sharpen knives and blades for commercial and domestic cutting services
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FWPSAW3234
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File and set saw blades for hand saws and circular saws
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Group D – Saw technology (maintenance engineering)
Mechanical maintenance
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MEM11011*
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Undertake manual handling
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MEM12023*
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Perform engineering measurements
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MEM12024*
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Perform computations
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MEM18001*
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Use hand tools
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MEM18002*
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Use power tools/hand held operations
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MEM18055*
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Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
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Welding
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FWPSAW3245
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Join band saw blades
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MEM05006*
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Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
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MEM05049*
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Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
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MEM05050*
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Perform routine gas metal arc welding
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Quality processes
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FWPCOT3285
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Apply knowledge of wood technology principles to end use applications
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FWPCOT3291
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Apply principles of timber and process optimisation in sawmill operations
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FWPCOT3327
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Contribute to energy efficiency in the forest and wood products industry
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MSMSUP390
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Use structured problem-solving tools
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MSS402040
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Apply 5S procedures
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MSS404054
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Apply statistics to operational processes
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Prerequisite requirements
Units listed in thePrerequisite requirementcolumn that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
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Unit of competency
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Prerequisite requirement
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MEM05006 Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
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MEM11011 Undertake manual handling*
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information*
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MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
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MEM11011 Undertake manual handling*
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information*
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MEM05050 Perform routine gas metal arc welding
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MEM11011 Undertake manual handling*
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information*
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MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing
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MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements*
MEM12024 Perform computations*
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information*
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MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
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MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information*
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MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements
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MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information*
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MEM12024 Perform computations
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MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information*
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MEM14006 Plan work activities
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MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information*
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MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
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MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
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MEM18001 Use hand tools
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MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information*
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MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations
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MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information*
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MEM18055 Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
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MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing*
MEM11011 Undertake manual handling*
MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements*
MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006 Organise and communicate information*
MEM18001 Use hand tools*
MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations*
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