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. Prepare for profiling | 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Calculate numbers of band, wide band and gang saw blades to be profiled. 1.3 Select appropriate profiling and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 1.4 Plan profiling process in line with work order. |
2. Profile blanks | 2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all machining processes. 2.2 Calculate key saw blade dimensions. 2.3 Obtain calculated blank length or cut from ribbon stock. 2.4 Set up press with punches to suit saw dimensions. 2.5 Punch first tooth in blank to align other teeth. 2.6 Punch remaining teeth to required pitch and tooth profile. 2.7 Assess performance of profiling equipment. 2.8 Dispose of irreparable saw blanks in line with environmental protection practices. 2.9 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report 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 profiling saw blanks
profile saw blanks in line with the work order and within prescribed organisational requirements
operate profiling equipment
set up punch and die kits or other equipment used for profiling saw teeth
calculate these key dimensions for blades in line with manufacturers’ specifications and timber processing requirements:
width
length
pitch
gullet depth
hook and back clearance angles
number of teeth
assess the performance of profiling equipment and complete basic written records for:
edge finish
wear rates
production rates
distortion
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
purpose, features and operation of band, wide band and gang saws for which saw blanks are profiled
features and names of different parts of band saw blades
purpose, features and operation of tools and equipment used to profile saw blanks:
power fly presses
punch systems
importance of profiling saw blanks 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
methods for:
calculating key saw dimensions
profiling, pressing and punching saw blanks to required pitch and tooth profile
aligning saw teeth
assessing performance of profiling equipment for:
edge finish
wear rates
production rates
distortion
organisational policies and procedures specific to profiling saw blanks:
workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment
communication reporting lines
recording and reporting processing 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:
one or more of the following types of tools and equipment used to profile saw blanks:
power fly presses
punch systems
ribbon stock for large heavy duty band, wide band and gang saw blades
personal protective equipment suitable for profiling saw blanks
manufacturers’ instructions for use, repair and maintenance of equipment
work order for repair and maintenance activities with specific instructions for profiling saw blanks for specified equipment
documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proformas for recording processing and equipment faults
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
organisational policies and procedures for profiling saw blanks.
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.