Certificate III in Saw Technology
FWP31021
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
26Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
1Training providers
Jan 2023Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (FWP31021, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Saw Technician
Industries
Sawmilling and Processing
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for FWP31021 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 26 units: 7 core plus 19 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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BSBTWK201Work effectively with others
FWPCOR2206Work effectively in the forest and wood products industry
FWPCOR2208Communicate and interact effectively in the forest and wood products industry
FWPCOR3205Apply safety, health and environmental requirements in forest and wood products operations
FWPCOT2269Operate and maintain a table saw
FWPCOT3271Hand sharpen knives and blades for commercial and domestic cutting services
FWPCOT3276Sharpen cutters using a straight knife grinder
FWPCOT3277Sharpen cutters in head using a profile knife grinder
FWPCOT3278Sharpen cutters in head using a straight knife grinder
FWPCOT3279Assess and maintain saw technology tools
FWPCOT3280Replace saw blades, knives and guides
FWPCOT3281Manufacture profile cutters
FWPCOT3282Assess and maintain saw blade and sawing machine performance
FWPCOT3283Sharpen and position blades or knives in chipper, canter and reducer
FWPCOT3286Identify levelling and tensioning requirements for saw blades
FWPCOT3287Operate CNC equipment for grinding, tensioning and levelling saw blades
FWPCOT3290Apply knowledge of timber properties, sawmill operations and sawmilling equipment
FWPCOT3291Apply principles of timber and process optimisation in sawmill operations
FWPCOT3294Swage and shape saw blades
FWPCOT3295Assess and maintain cutter performance
FWPCOT3298Produce templates
FWPCOT3327Contribute to energy efficiency in the forest and wood products industry
FWPCOT3335Conduct operator level equipment maintenance in forest and wood products industry
FWPCOT3349Assess timber against quality requirements and specifications
FWPSAW3232Sharpen band saw blades
FWPSAW3233Sharpen circular saw blades
FWPSAW3234File and set saw blades for hand saws and circular saws
FWPSAW3235Recondition saw guides
FWPSAW3236Sharpen tipped circular saw blades
FWPSAW3237Level and tension circular saw blades
FWPSAW3238Replace Stellite tips
FWPSAW3239Assess and maintain wide band saw blades
FWPSAW3240Assess and maintain band saw wheels
FWPSAW3244Align sawing production systems
FWPSAW3245Join band saw blades
FWPSAW3247Replace tungsten tips
FWPSAW3251Apply principles of blade design to sawing procedures
MEM05006Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05049Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM09002Interpret technical drawing
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MEM12023Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024Perform computations
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM14006Plan work activities
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM18001Use hand tools
MEM18002Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM18055Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
MEM30032Produce basic engineering drawings
MSMSUP390Use structured problem-solving tools
MSS402042Apply 5S procedures
MSS404056Apply statistics to operational processes
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the FWP31021 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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