FPI05 Flitch Resaw

SAWMILL TRAINING

FLITCH RESAW

Enrolment : FPI20305 Certificate II in Sawmilling & Processing

Units : FPICOR2207A Maintain Quality and Product Care 20hrs

: FPICOT2208A Resaw Boards and Timber 20hrs

Duration : 2½ Days

Group Size : Maximum 4 participants

Description

This course is aimed at providing skills associated with the resawing of flitches. It is designed to improve the participants ability to maximize recovery from flitches whilst at the same time maintaining the required product quality.

The course emphasises cutting techniques involving the practical application of softwood grading rules. Other key elements of the course include safe working practices, maintenance of sawing equipment, fault identification and effective measures for there rectification.

Note: This course is commonly conducted using a Band resaw at a host mill / timberyard but can be adapted to circular resaw operations if the need arises.

Course Content

1. The Band Resaw/Circular Resaw 7. Optimising Recovery

2. Identification and Function of Controls 8. Saw Replacement

3. Softwood Grade Rules 9. Fault Identification and Rectification

4. Cutting Methods and Procedures 10. Protective Equipment

5. Application of Cutting Technique 11. Safety Awareness

6. Order Symbols

Assessment: Will be by demonstration of skills and answering related questions.

Cost: $450.00 per person

* Reduced Tuition fees may apply if enrolling in more than one course at a time. Please ask.