OverviewAbout this course
Sharpen your high-tech saw technology skills so you can become a qualified saw technician in a sustainable industry. Learn to expertly service and repair saws in our world renowned wood processing workshop.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Identify levelling and tensioning requirements for saw blades
Level and tension circular saws
Sharpen circular saws, band saws and planer blades
Maintain wide band saw blades
Assess and maintain saw performance
Recondition band mill wheels
Replace saws, blades and guides, tungsten tips and stellite tips
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level
Expert training under world-class saw technology teachers in the only training facility in the Southern Hemisphere that has a full suite of modern saw technology equipment
A strong pathway to enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
TAFE NSW offers the Certificate III in Saw Technology as an apprenticeship only.
To be eligible for this course, you must:
Be employed as an apprentice in industry
Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in working in a sustainable, carbon positive industry
A passion for working in a timber manufacturing setting
Intermediate level of fitness to manage physical demands like handling tools, lifting and working on machines
Precision in your work
An understanding and respect for work health and safety due to the nature of the industry
The ability to travel to the TAFE NSW Tumut campus to complete block learning. It's important you factor in accommodation and travel costs. Please contact your teacher for further information.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level
To set you up for study success and ensure your skills match the demands of your course, TAFE NSW offers you a free Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. This assessment helps us to work with you to understand your individual study needs, to direct you to the right course for you and to give you the personalised support you need to succeed.
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PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: saw technician.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Saw Technology does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Saw Technology does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate III in Saw Technology does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Saw Technology qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 26 units of competency, including 19 core and 7 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Replace tungsten tipsFWPSAW3247
Apply knowledge of timber properties, sawmill operations and sawmilling equipmentFWPCOT3290
Apply principles of blade design to sawing proceduresFWPSAW3251
Sharpen and position blades or knives in chipper, canter and reducerFWPCOT3283
TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
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