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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine need for sharpening combs and cutters
   • Check combs and cutters for wear and report any issues found
   • Clean combs and cutters prior to grinding
   • Identify work health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
2. Prepare grinder and pendulum for use
   • Check the grinder and its location for serviceability and safety report safety hazards to supervisor
   • Identify grinder faults or malfunctions and report to supervisor for repair or replacement
   • Apply grinding papers to grinder discs
   • Store and care for grinding papers
   • Check, clean and adjust the bottom bar of the pendulum to ensure it is true
   • Confirm that the pressure bar and pins are set at the recommended distance
   • Check the height setting of pendulum
3. Carry out grinding
   • Wear eye protection while grinding is carried out
   • Secure comb or cutter for grinding
   • Apply correct pressure while grinding
   • Grind combs and cutters as directed
   • Check combs and cutters visually for even grinding
   • Identify and rectify faults or unevenness in grinding
   • Ensure grinding wheel is not left running when unattended

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must be observed grinding combs and cutters for machine shearing.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and apply safe work practices

determine need for sharpening combs and cutters

prepare grinder and pendulum for use

carry out grinding to industry standards

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

types of combs and cutters

terminology, techniques and procedures for grinding combs and cutters

setting of, storage and caring for grinding papers

tools and equipment used in grinding combs and cutters

work health and safety legislation and codes of practice applying to the job role

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