FWPSAW3254Control and monitor automated green mill saw line

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What an assessment for FWPSAW3254 must cover

52 assessable components: 4 elements (14 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 29 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to control and monitor green mill automated saw line

  • 1.1Determine job requirements from work order or instructions and, where required, check with appropriate personnel
  • 1.2Review workplace health and safety and environmental protection procedures for work activity
  • 1.3Identify and assess hazards and take actions to mitigate risks related to saw line operations
  • 1.4Confirm emergency procedures and actions to be taken in the event of an emergency situation

2 Configure green mill automated saw line optimising program

  • 2.1Set optimising program to job specifications
  • 2.2Conduct trial runs to check system operation, accuracy and quality of finished work
  • 2.3Complete final adjustments to optimising program

3 Control and monitor green mill automated saw line

  • 3.1Start up and log onto control and data acquisition system to operate saw line
  • 3.2Feed logs into saw line
  • 3.3Monitor sawing operation through control and data acquisition system and make system adjustments to meet production output, product quality and maximum recovery
  • 3.4Identify and correct minor deviations to normal operating parameters of saw line
  • 3.5Report non-routine processing and equipment problems to relevant personnel

4 Maintain process control and data acquisition system for green mill automated saw line

  • 4.1Conduct routine planned inspections of control and data acquisition system according to manufacturer requirements
  • 4.2Report faults and maintenance requirements to relevant personnel

Performance evidence

  • There must be evidence that the individual has run, monitored and controlled a fully automated green mill saw line from control room for one production cycle.
  • In performing this task, the individual has:
  • followed workplace health and safety and operating procedures
  • checked system operation for compliance with job-specific operational and optimisation requirements
  • monitored control and data acquisition system and optimising program and adjusted the system to meet production parameters and requirements
  • conducted routine scheduled checks of the control and data collection systems and communicated any deficiencies or maintenance requirements to relevant personnel.

Knowledge evidence

  • workplace procedures specific to control and monitoring of fully automated green mill saw line, including:
  • health and safety, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and equipment lock-out
  • communication procedures
  • recording and reporting of processing problems and equipment faults
  • emergency procedures
  • workplace environmental protection requirements and practices specific to timber processing plants, including:
  • reducing water and energy use
  • cleaning plant, tools and equipment
  • disposing of, recycling and reusing timber
  • features and components of fully automated green mill saw line
  • features and operation of control and data acquisition system for automated green mill saw line
  • basic components and functions of mechatronic systems for automated green mill saw line, including:
  • sensors
  • actuators
  • controllers
  • workflow processes for automated green mill saw line
  • typical flow of log supply in and out of sawing area in green mill
  • range of cutting patterns used on logs to achieve maximum output of flitches and cants
  • range of feed rates and how they affect production output and finished quality of flitches and cants
  • purpose, features and configuration of optimisation program for automated green mill saw line
  • typical log defects and how they affect ability to produce quality flitches and cants, including:
  • warp
  • wane
  • curvature
  • cupping
  • shakes
  • insect defects
  • knots
  • resin pockets.

Foundation skills

  • Writing: Prepare routine written reports using required format, language and structure
  • Oral communication: Employ active listening and questioning on routine matters related to output quality and equipment history records
  • Numeracy: Perform precise mathematical calculations to determine correct alignment of key parts of sawing system according to specified settings Use basic mathematical symbols and conventions in completing workplace reports related to alignment activities

Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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What does an assessment tool for FWPSAW3254 need to cover?

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