Assessor Resource

FWPSAW3255
Operate conventional log breakdown saw line

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine job requirements from work order or instructions and, where required, check with appropriate personnel 
Review workplace health and safety and environmental protection practices and/or procedures for work activity, including emergency procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency situation 
Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to performing log breakdown 
Check production input to ensure that it meets job specifications 
Check that other upstream and downstream processing stages are ready for production 
Select cutting schedule based on incoming production input and job requirements to optimise grade, size and recovery 
Conduct trial runs to check for quality and compliance with cutting schedule requirements 
Identify processing constraints and potential solutions according to workplace procedures 
Complete pre-start-up checks according to manufacturer and workplace procedures 
Operate breakdown equipment to comply with selected cutting schedule 
Manage product flow to ensure efficient workflow in sawmill and breakdown operations 
Monitor and interpret output data from breakdown equipment control system according to workplace procedures 
Monitor and assess output quality from breakdown equipment, identify equipment faults and other sources of quality variations, and take corrective action or report to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures 
Complete production, maintenance and quality records according to workplace procedures 
Carry out preventative maintenance and cleaning for breakdown equipment according to workplace procedures 
Coordinate saw changes with other staff, and make adjustments to breakdown equipment according to workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPSAW3255 - Operate conventional log breakdown saw line
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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

FWPSAW3255 - Operate conventional log breakdown saw line

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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