List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Select required material | 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Obtain information about timber and equipment and review to determine preferred material type and cutting tool dimensions. 1.3 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 1.4 Select material and cut to suitable lengths for machining cutting tool blank. 1.5 Plan processes to produce blank in line with work order. |
2. Machine blank | 2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 2.2 Determine blank dimensions and tolerances in line with work order. 2.3 Set up machining equipment in line with manufacturer’s recommendations and industry practices. 2.4 Machine blank to required dimensions and tolerances using selected processes. 2.5 Check blank surface finish and dimensions against specifications. |
3. Machine required profiles | 3.1 Position blank in suitable attachments to machine tooth profiles. 3.2 Complete set-up and machine blanks to ensure each tooth profile and dimension meets required tolerances. 3.3 Check profile surface finish and dimensions against specifications. 3.4 Dispose of sub-standard profiled material in line with environmental protection practices. 3.5 Record and report processing problems and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:
follow organizational policies and procedures relevant to manufacturing cutting tools
safely manufacture cutting tools that meet industry standards and technical requirements
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
purpose, features and operation of tools and equipment used to machine and profile blanks for cutting tools
importance of profiling cutting tools to match requirements for:
characteristics of various materials sawn
speed of the cutting process
direction of the cutting process
cutting angle
cutting tool specifications
methods for:
calculating cutting tool dimensions
machining and profiling blanks to required profile
assessing surface finish and measuring dimensions of finished tool against specifications and tolerances
industry standard and organisational tolerances
organisational procedures specific to manufacturing cutting tools:
workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment
communication reporting lines
recording and reporting processing problems and equipment faults
environmental protection practices for machining tools and equipment in forest products factory settings:
reducing water and energy use
cleaning plant, tools and equipment
disposing of, recycling and reusing materials
The following resources must be made available:
tools and equipment used to machine and profile blanks for cutting tools
measuring equipment which includes one or more of the following:
vernier callipers
micrometers
rules
blank stock for cutting tools
personal protective equipment suitable for manufacturing cutting tools
manufacturers’ instructions for use, repair and maintenance of equipment
work order for machining activities with specific instructions for manufacturing cutting tools for specified equipment
template documents for recording processing problems and equipment faults
organisational policies and procedures for manufacturing cutting tools.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.