FWPCOT2270 — Cut wood material with pole saw for unblocking machinery components

1 Prepare for cutting wood material to unblock machinery components

• 1.1Determine job requirements from work order or instructions and, where required, clarify with appropriate personnel
• 1.2Confirm workplace health and safety requirements for task, including use of personal protective equipment
• 1.3Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to task
• 1.4Select pole saw and complete pre-operational checks according to workplace requirements and cutting conditions
• 1.5Apply and follow machinery lock-out procedures

2 Assess wood material to be cut

• 2.1Establish and maintain communication with others in work area to ensure safety
• 2.2Assess location and stability of wood material for conditions likely to affect safety of cutting operation
• 2.3Identify wood material unable to be cut safely, and refer to appropriate personnel

3 Use pole saw to cut wood material and unblock machinery components

• 3.1Operate pole saw to safely cut and remove wood material
• 3.2Adjust cutting technique in response to machinery requirements and allowances
• 3.3Ensure blockage is removed from machinery components whilst complying with safe work practices
• 3.4Clear waste and debris from site according to workplace environmental protection practices and/or procedures

4 Conduct operator maintenance for pole saw

• 4.1Clear pole saw of dust, shavings and debris
• 4.2Check chain condition, particularly any sign of wear or damage
• 4.3Remove, sharpen, tension, adjust, replace and lubricate chain and other components according to manufacturer recommendations
• 4.4Recycle, reuse or dispose of chain and other components according to workplace environmental protection practices and/or procedures
• 4.5Record and report cutting operations, pole saw faults and maintenance activities to appropriate personnel

What does an assessment tool for FWPCOT2270 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FWPCOT2270 needs to address all 32 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 6 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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