Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FPICOT3201B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Hand sharpen knives and blades

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPICOT3201B - Hand sharpen knives and blades
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to hand sharpen knives and blades for a variety of machinesGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publicationThis unit replaces FPICOT3201A Hand sharpen knives and blades
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves hand sharpening knives and blades in a forest products factoryThe skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field Common Technical
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for sharpening
  • Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to hand sharpening knives and blades are identified and followed
  • Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  • Types of knives and blades to be sharpened are removed from designated machinery
  • Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations
  • Sharpening process is planned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
  • Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
       
Element: Assess condition and set up knives and assemblies
  • Cutting performance of knife is assessed for sharpening requirements
  • Knife holders are cleaned to enterprise standards
  • Knife holder is assessed for condition and defects are corrected
  • Jig setting is selected for knife assembly
  • Knife assembly is separated and reassembled in line with manufacturer recommendations
       
Element: Sharpen knives and blades
  • Pre-startup checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements
  • Knives or blades are cleaned of excess build-up and inspected for defects, with those unable to be repaired by sharpening replaced and dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements
  • Geometry for knives or blades is selected from manufacturer's instructions
  • Manual sharpening equipment is selected with suitable attachment for holding the knife or blade
  • Sharpening equipment is fed across and into cutting edge to obtain clean cutting edge to conform to geometric requirements without defects and burns
  • Blade or knife is inspected after sharpening for accuracy, and remaining burrs are honed to obtain a sharp cutting edge
  • Sharpening and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel
       


Evidence Required

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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently hand sharpen knives and blades in line with organisational requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to hand sharpening knives and blades

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to hand sharpening knives and blades

hand sharpening knives and blades in line with the work order and prescribed organisational requirements

removing and replacing knives and blades from equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment; carry out pre-startup checks; efficiently and safely hand sharpen knives and blades

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Literacy skills sufficient to follow legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for hand sharpening knives and blades; record and report workplace information; maintain documentation

Numeracy skills sufficient to measure, estimate and calculate time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults; demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for hand sharpening knives and blades

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment, and the minimisation of carbon emissions

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for hand sharpening knives and blades

Environmental risks and hazards

Characteristics of metal, knives and blades

Sharpening methods and geometry

Manual sharpening equipment

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace records and information

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Work order is to include:

instructions for the hand sharpening of knives and blades in designated equipment

and may also include:

instructions for the environmental monitoring of work and procedures

environmental care requirements relevant to the work

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

suppliers

clients

colleagues

managers

Knives and blades may include:

saw blades

planer blades

thicknesser blades

spindle moulder knives

all other production equipment with knives or blades

Sharpening is to include:

pitch

depth of cut

speed the knife or blade is sharpened at to obtain a sharp edge

Equipment is to include:

procedures for equipment lock-out, such as protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine from the power source

and may include:

manual sharpening equipment

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Cutting performance

is how sharp the knife or blade is relevant to the material being cut

Knife holders

are the assemblies that house the knives in a cutting head or similar device

Pre-startup checks

are conducted to ensure:

machine has been set up correctly

systems are performing accurately

machine is operating to optimum performance

Defects may include cutting edges with:

burrs

burns

chips

splits

dents

Dealing with may include:

recycling knives or blades unable to be repaired by sharpening

sending knives or blades unable to be repaired by sharpening to landfill

Geometry

is the pitch and angle that a knife or blade is sharpened at, allowing for the device that the knife or blade is in and the material it will be cutting

Manual sharpening equipment may include:

files (round, triangular, square and flat)

honing tools

saw sets

Attachments may include:

blade holders with or without clamps

saw vices

Burrs

are fine raised flaps of metal curling backwards as a result of the sharpening process

Honing:

involves using a flat emery stone to remove burrs and to achieve a crisp sharp cutting edge

Records and reports may include:

knife or blade type and size

inspection and work outcomes

storage locations

quality outcomes

hazards

incidents

equipment malfunctions

and may be:

manual

a computer-based system

other appropriate organisational communication system

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to hand sharpening knives and blades are identified and followed 
Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel 
Types of knives and blades to be sharpened are removed from designated machinery 
Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer recommendations 
Sharpening process is planned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Cutting performance of knife is assessed for sharpening requirements 
Knife holders are cleaned to enterprise standards 
Knife holder is assessed for condition and defects are corrected 
Jig setting is selected for knife assembly 
Knife assembly is separated and reassembled in line with manufacturer recommendations 
Pre-startup checks are carried out on equipment in line with site requirements 
Knives or blades are cleaned of excess build-up and inspected for defects, with those unable to be repaired by sharpening replaced and dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements 
Geometry for knives or blades is selected from manufacturer's instructions 
Manual sharpening equipment is selected with suitable attachment for holding the knife or blade 
Sharpening equipment is fed across and into cutting edge to obtain clean cutting edge to conform to geometric requirements without defects and burns 
Blade or knife is inspected after sharpening for accuracy, and remaining burrs are honed to obtain a sharp cutting edge 
Sharpening and equipment faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FPICOT3201B - Hand sharpen knives and blades
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

FPICOT3201B - Hand sharpen knives and blades

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: