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Producing Sawn Wood and Wood-based Products in the Workplace

Reference
L/600/8566
Level
Level 2
Credit Value
20
Guided Learning Hours
67
 
Aim
The aim of this unit is to illustrate the skills, knowledge and understanding required to confirm competence in producing sawn wood and wood-based products in the workplace within the relevant sector of industry.


Assessment guidance and/or requirements
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment. Please refer to the hyperlink for clarity - https://www.citb.co.uk/qualifications-standards/qualification-framework/
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
Note: Learning Outcome 7 - contract information can relate to drawings, specifications, schedules, cuttings lists, manufacturer's information and oral instruction.

This unit must be assessed against three of the following endorsements:
- Band resaw
- Narrow band saw
- Parallel band saw
- Band mill
- Twin line resaw
- Hand fed circular rip saw
- Dimension/tilting arbour circular saw
- Sliding table panel saw
- Vertical wall panel saw
- Pullover cross cut saw
- Radial arm cross cut saw
- Straight line edger
- Multi-rip saw
- Beam saw
- Snip saw.

Qualifications offering this unit

Reference Title Sector Level