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. Set up equipment | 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Identify required swage shape and thickness from existing saws and relevant records. 1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 1.4 Set up saw, swage and shaping equipment to meet production requirements. 1.5 Check die or swage clamp or vice shape against required shape, clearances and kerf, and change as required. 1.6 Secure saw in a swage clamp or vice or swager with teeth aligned to swager or vice shape. 1.7 Apply anti-scuffing paste to areas of saw for swaging. |
2. Swage teeth | 2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 2.2 Complete trial swage, check and adjust swaging setup. 2.3 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices. 2.4 Inspect swage shape and thickness and measure for tangential and radial clearance and kerf. 2.5 Adjust swaging operation to meet production specifications. 2.6 Check dies for wear and adjust to ensure accurate operation. 2.7 Swage remaining teeth in line with production and manufacturer specifications. |
3. Shape teeth | 3.1 File and shape excess material resulting from swaging process. 3.2 Complete trial shape and check tooth tolerances, adjusting as required. 3.3 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices. 3.4 Assess shape and check tooth alignment, adjusting remaining teeth as required. 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 organisational policies and procedures relevant to swaging and shaping saw blades
inspect kerf and swage block to assess both as part of the setup procedures for swaging and shaping
swage and shape teeth in line with organisational requirements and specifications
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
purpose, features and operation of circular, band and gang saws for which saw blades are shaped and swaged
features and names of different parts of circular, band and gang saw blades
purpose, features and operation of tools and equipment used to shape and swage blades:
swagers
swage clamps or vices
dies
measuring equipment
importance of swaging and shaping saw blades to match requirements for:
characteristics of various materials sawn
speed of the sawing process
direction of the sawing process
cutting angle for sawing
saw blade specifications
techniques used to swage and shape saw teeth to specified hook, back, tangential and radial clearance angles
industry standard and organisational tolerances
organisational procedures specific to swaging and shaping saw blades:
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 repairing and maintaining 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 swage and shape saw blades:
swagers
swage clamps or vices
dies
measuring equipment including one or more of the following:
wire gauges
test bars
rules
micrometers
vernier callipers
saw blades to suit:
circular saws
band saws
gang saws
personal protective equipment suitable for swaging and shaping saw blades
manufacturers’ instructions for use of equipment and recommended specifications for swaging and shaping teeth
work order with specific instructions for swaging and shaping saw blades for specified equipment
template documents for recording processing problems and equipment faults
organisational policies and procedures for swaging and shaping saw blades
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.