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 cutting | 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Obtain type and quantity of material to be cut from storage location. 1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 1.4 Plan material cutting patterns and saw set-up sequences in line with work order. |
2. Cut material to size or angle | 2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 2.2 Mark up material and set stops in preparation for cutting. 2.3 Follow cutting sequence and patterns to produce required quantity. 2.4 Check cuts for length and angle within set tolerances. 2.5 Dispose of incorrect cuts, off cuts and defective material in line with environmental protection practices. 2.6 Stack material safely in designated location in line with work order. |
3. Complete operator maintenance | 3.1 Follow organisational safety procedures to lock out equipment. 3.2 Check saw blades for bluntness or damage. 3.3 Remove and replace saw blades in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 3.4 Dispose of used blades in line with environmental protection practices. 3.5 Keep machine clear of dust and debris in line with organisational safety procedures. 3.6 Record and report production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements 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:
produce cut panels in line with an individual work orders that prescribe different lengths and tolerances and number of panels for each job; types of material includes:
medium density fibreboard
laminated veneer
chipboard
fibreboard
plywood
continuous ply
across the above jobs, complete cutting patterns and sequences for single straight cuts and angles requiring one cutting pass set for multiple cuts of the same size
for each of the above jobs, stack batches of cut panels in storage location according to common length and width
after each of the above jobs, complete operator maintenance on the saw used.
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
environmental protection practices for forest products factory settings:
reducing water and energy use
cleaning plant, tools and equipment
disposing of, recycling and reusing timber and other waste
storage layout and categories for:
raw materials
stacking finished panels
typical timber panel defects and how they affect ability to produce quality sawn panels:
warp
wane
cupping
shakes
insect defects
knots
resin pockets
cutting patterns and sequences for single straight cuts and angles requiring one cutting pass
range of industry standard lengths, cross sections and tolerances and applicable terminology
purpose, features and operation of equipment used to cut panels:
measuring equipment
manually controlled docking and trimming saws
band saws
bench saws
panel saws
saws with adjustable angle
saws with one or multiple blades
table saws
methods for assessing saw blade condition and completing basic non-specialist repair and maintenance for saws
organisational procedures specific to cutting panels:
workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment
communication reporting lines
recording and reporting production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements.
The following resources must be made available:
tools and equipment for cutting panels:
measuring equipment
saws which must include one or more of the following:
manually controlled docking and trimming saws
band saws
bench saws
panel saws
saws with adjustable angle
saws with one or multiple blades
table saws
maintenance tools and equipment for saws
consumable saw blades
personal protective equipment suitable for cutting panels
commercial timber which must include one or more of the following:
medium density fibreboard
laminated veneer
chipboard
fibreboard
plywood
continuous ply
manufacturers’ instructions for use and maintenance of equipment
work order for cutting activities with specific instructions for cutting and storing panels
template documents for recording production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
organisational procedures for cutting panels.
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.