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Level 
4
2 years
Manufacturing

New Zealand Apprenticeship in Saw Doctoring (Level 4)

Wood Manufacturing
125
 credits
Workplace
 + Block Course
This programme leads to the following graduate outcomes

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

  • Level and tension bandsaws and circular saws used in wood manufacturing operations, and calibrate saw benching machinery.
  • Tip and profile circular saws used in wood manufacturing operations with and without satellite or high speed steel.
  • Swage, shape, sharpen and weld saws used in wood manufacturing operations.
  • Interpret and apply specifications used in saw doctoring and the requirements for alignment of saw centres and grinding of band wheels to the operation and maintenance of saw milling equipment used in wood manufacturing operations. 

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