Cut-off Saw Operations – Civil Construction

South Australia

ENDORSED BY THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SKILLS COMMISSION

Course Overview

This micro-credential provides participants with the required skills and knowledge to enable the use of a cut-off saw in a safe and proficient manner in the workplace. Due the vast variety of utilisation there is no specific unit that addresses the cut off saw applications in civil construction work. The user often will use the saw in compromising positions causing opposite forces making the kickback of the saw very difficult to control. The gap training identified is to provide information to the operator enabling them to make better informed decisions when using the saw and ensure the user has identified safer processes and procedures when using the saw.

This is why we have incorporated three main modules that will assist in providing the rounding of the operator to combat multiple scenarios they encounter on site and or understand the risks to stop an evaluate before potentially putting themselves at risk.

The additional non-accredited training is crucial to this skill set as it practically addresses the following key areas:

Operator responsibilities and PPE requirements
Inspections before starting
Starting the saw
Operating the saw
Risks associated with Free-hand cutting (reactive forces – pulling/pushing) and other safer equipment options
Maintenance
Trolley/cart mounted operation
- Dry and wet cutting
- Cutting different materials (concrete and steel)

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the training units and training listed below, the following course outcomes can be expected:

RIISAM204E Operate small plant and equipment – accredited:
- Ability to identify and select appropriate small plant and equipment for specific tasks
- Knowledge of the safe operation, maintenance, and storage of small plant and equipment
- Ability to perform pre-start checks, start-up, operation, and shutdown procedures of small plant and equipment
- Understanding of environmental and workplace safety requirements when operating small plant and equipment
- Ability to identify and report faults and hazards associated with small plant and equipment
RIIRIS201E Conduct local risk control – accredited:
- Knowledge of the legal and workplace requirements for conducting local risk control
- Ability to identify and assess risks in the workplace
- Ability to implement appropriate control measures to manage identified risks
- Knowledge of monitoring and reviewing procedures to ensure the effectiveness of control measures
Non-Accredited Component – Cut-off Saw- non-accredited:
- Ability to identify operator responsibilities and PPE requirements when using a cut-off saw
- Understanding of the importance of pre-start inspections before starting the saw
- Ability to start the saw and operate it safely
- Understanding of the risks associated with free-hand cutting and safer equipment options
- Ability to operate a trolley/cart mounted saw for dry and wet cutting of different materials (concrete and steel)
- Knowledge of maintenance requirements for a cut-off saw and ability to perform basic maintenance tasks.

Overall, completion of these training units and training would provide the necessary knowledge and skills required to safely and effectively operate small plant and equipment, conduct local risk control, and use a cut-off saw for cutting different materials.

Course Duration

This course is two (2) days face-to-face and requires practical activities.

8am to 4pm

Entry Requirements

Completing a Certificate III in Civil construction and/or three years of on-site industry experience is recommended.

All learners must be 16 years or older and will be required to provide photographic identification upon arriving for their course.

In South Australia a child of compulsory school age (between 6-16 years of age) cannot be employed during the hours that they are required to attend school or participate in an approved training program.
If you are under 16 years of age, you can still apply for Civil Train SA courses, but you will need to talk to your School’s principal to discuss your exemption. The principal will provide you with the appropriate exemption application form and tell you what evidence or documentation is required.

As part of your course enrolment at Civil Train there is a requirement that you complete a short online quiz. This will assist Civil Train to understand your current levels of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN), to ensure you are at the appropriate level to successfully complete your selected training course. This is a one-time quiz and results will be saved to your learner file and referred to for all future enrolments.

Please note: Civil Train only carries out assessments in English. If English is your second language, you may engage a professional (accredited) and independent translator at your cost, for training purposes only. However, you will be required to undertake the assessment in English without the aid of your translator.

Delivery & Assessment

This course is delivered and assessed face-to-face with online training and assessment activities.

There are theory and practical training and assessment components to the course.

Location

Civil Train Live Site– 59-71 Heaslip Road Burton SA 5110

Fees Breakdown

$750 per participant ($460 with eligible CITB funding)

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