SAWMILL TRAINING

COURSE IN ONE MAN RESAW BENCH OPERATION

Enrolment : FPI30305 Certificate III in Sawmilling & Processing

Units : FPICOT3212A Replace Saws, Blades and Guides 40hrs

: FPISAW3202A Produce Sawn Green Boards 80hrs

Duration : 1 Week

Group Size : 2 - 3 participants

Description

This course is aimed at achieving high grade recovery and optimum utilisation of slabs, cants and flitches presented by the headrig. This requires an understanding of methods available for minimising the effect of stress in a log and in techniques associated with counteracting distortion during the sawing process. Effective measures for containing defects and maximising defective material is included together with grading standards and there effect on sawn timber.

Course Content

1. Resawing Safety and Maintenance

2. Resaw Bench Cutting/Running Conditions

3. Resaw Bench Controls and Functions

4. Recovery Optimisation Strategies

5. Production Resawing Methods

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

Cost : 2012 Funded -
The student fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees.

Indicative Tuition Fee $260.00 (State Government of Victoria Funded)

Materials Fee $175.00

Total Cost $435.00 ($1,500.00 if ineligible for funding)

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