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

FPISAW3225B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain frame saw blades

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPISAW3225B - Maintain frame saw blades
Description This unit describes the outcomes required to hammer, tension, back-gauge, weld and replace teeth on frame saw blades and includes inspecting saws, repairing defects such as damaged or missing teeth and cracks, and hammering ridges and lumpsGeneral 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 FPISAW3225A Maintain frame saw blades
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit involves maintaining frame saw blades in a forest products factory settingThe 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
Competency Field Sawmilling and Processing
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 maintenance
       
Element: Assess saw condition
  • Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to maintaining frame saw blades are identified and followed
  • Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel
  • Frame saw blades to be maintained are removed from the designated machinery
  • Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations
  • Repair process is planned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements
  • Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements
  • Saws are handled safely without damage to teeth
  • Foreign material built up on saw surfaces is cleaned for inspection
  • Saw is inspected to assess condition of teeth and saw blade
  • Teeth and tips requiring repair or replacement are checked and marked
  • Saw is declared unserviceable where hazardous defects are found and disposed of in line with site procedures, manufacturer's recommendations and environmental requirements
       
Element: Hammer, tension and back-gauge saw
  • Ridges or lumps across and along saw are assessed and matched on both sides of the blade
  • Gauges and straight edges are used in both directions and monitored for accuracy
  • Ridges or lumps are progressively removed through hammering and the use of structure rolls or levelling rolls to achieve flatness
  • Hammering or rolling patterns are controlled to localise stresses to avoid spring-back and re-occurrence of defects
  • Saw is checked against required curvature using a gauge to identify tensioning requirements
  • Tension curvature is obtained across and along saw in line with required standard
  • Alignment of saw back is checked against saw tolerances using a gauge and areas not conforming rolled to obtain required tolerance
       
Element: Repair teeth
  • Saw is placed in welding jig for applying heat and undertaking welding activities
  • Weld line is marked to identify amount of damaged tooth to be removed and selected to minimise stresses
  • Metal is removed to the proposed line, the metal edge is prepared for the welding process and cleaned of burn marks
  • Worn, broken or ground surface is prepared for metal build up or replacement by applying heat and pressure
  • Teeth are built up or replaced using compatible welding material and welding procedures that ensure specified metal penetration and density
  • Weld run-off tabs are used to limit stress and hollows at edges of the saw
  • Teeth are ground or filed to required shape, tolerance and pitch
  • Metal is heat treated to temper recommended by manufacturer
  • Saws damaged during the repair that cannot be repaired are disposed of in line with site procedures, manufacturer's recommendations and environmental requirements
  • Repair process and equipment faults are investigated, recorded and reported in line with site requirements
       


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 maintain frame saw blades within 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 maintaining frame saw blades

following organisational policies and procedures relevant maintaining frame saw blades

maintaining frame saw blades in line with work order and within prescribed organisational requirements

removing and replacing saws from equipment

assessing saw condition in line with standard operating procedures

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

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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; efficiently and safely maintain frame saw blades

Communication skills and interpersonal techniques sufficient to interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace

Literacy skills sufficient to accurately record and report workplace information, and maintain documentation

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

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults and 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 maintaining frame saw blades

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

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for maintaining frame saw blades

Environmental risks and hazards

Characteristics of metal and saws

Hammering and tensioning methods

Teeth repair methods

Saw condition assessment

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, operation and maintenance

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

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace 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

machine isolation and guarding

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 and maintenance and storage requirements

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

Work order is to include:

instructions for the repair of frame saw blades in designated equipment

and may 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

Frame saw blades are to include:

large heavy duty saws used widely in the Forestry Industry

Maintenance may include:

the correction of:

lumps

ridges

cracks

broken or damaged teeth

Equipment may include:

hammers

structure rolls

levelling rolls

tensioning instruments

gauges and straight edges to check accuracy of hammering or tensioning

welding 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

body language

Disposing of may include:

recycling un-serviceable saws/saws damaged during the repair process that cannot be repaired

re-using un-serviceable saws/saws damaged during the repair process that cannot be repaired

Ridges or lumps are to include:

defects obtained during saw operation

Gauges and straight edges are to include:

measuring and accuracy instruments used in checking the results of hammering and tensioning

Hammered

is the process of removing ridges and lumps from saw blades using hammers or rolls

Structure rolls and levelling rolls

are devices for assisting in the process of removing saw defects such as ridges and lumps

Patterns are to include:

methods which use hammers or rolls to remove defects evenly and without affecting the opposing side

Curvature is to include:

how much tension is achieved in a saw by placing curvature in it

Tensioning

is the process of placing tension in a blade to counteract force during cutting

Welding jigs

hold the saw and tip in place securely to allow welding to occur

Welding may include:

oxyacetylene

gas tungsten arc

Metal penetration and density is to include:

a weld which provides enough penetration to ensure a strong cohesion

density that ensures the weld is free of holes and inclusions

Run-off tabs are to ensure:

that minimal welding splatter ends up on the saw blade, subsequently requiring grinding off

Tolerance may include:

profile

pitch

set

material thickness to manufacturer's specifications

Temper

is the toughening process which occurs by heating the welded or built up area and allowing it to cool slowly

Records and reports may include:

maintenance of frame saw blades

inspection

storage locations

quality outcomes

hazards

incidents

equipment malfunctions

and may be:

manual

using a computer-based system or another 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 maintaining frame saw blades are identified and followed 
Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel 
Frame saw blades to be maintained are removed from the designated machinery 
Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 
Repair process is planned in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Saws are handled safely without damage to teeth 
Foreign material built up on saw surfaces is cleaned for inspection 
Saw is inspected to assess condition of teeth and saw blade 
Teeth and tips requiring repair or replacement are checked and marked 
Saw is declared unserviceable where hazardous defects are found and disposed of in line with site procedures, manufacturer's recommendations and environmental requirements 
Ridges or lumps across and along saw are assessed and matched on both sides of the blade 
Gauges and straight edges are used in both directions and monitored for accuracy 
Ridges or lumps are progressively removed through hammering and the use of structure rolls or levelling rolls to achieve flatness 
Hammering or rolling patterns are controlled to localise stresses to avoid spring-back and re-occurrence of defects 
Saw is checked against required curvature using a gauge to identify tensioning requirements 
Tension curvature is obtained across and along saw in line with required standard 
Alignment of saw back is checked against saw tolerances using a gauge and areas not conforming rolled to obtain required tolerance 
Saw is placed in welding jig for applying heat and undertaking welding activities 
Weld line is marked to identify amount of damaged tooth to be removed and selected to minimise stresses 
Metal is removed to the proposed line, the metal edge is prepared for the welding process and cleaned of burn marks 
Worn, broken or ground surface is prepared for metal build up or replacement by applying heat and pressure 
Teeth are built up or replaced using compatible welding material and welding procedures that ensure specified metal penetration and density 
Weld run-off tabs are used to limit stress and hollows at edges of the saw 
Teeth are ground or filed to required shape, tolerance and pitch 
Metal is heat treated to temper recommended by manufacturer 
Saws damaged during the repair that cannot be repaired are disposed of in line with site procedures, manufacturer's recommendations and environmental requirements 
Repair process and equipment faults are investigated, recorded and reported in line with site requirements 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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