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

FWPCOT3201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Hand sharpen knives and blades

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT3201 - Hand sharpen knives and blades
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to hand sharpen knives and blades for a variety of machines. The work is performed in a forest products factory setting. The unit applies to Sawmill Worker, Production Worker, Machine Operator, Technician. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

knives and blades to be hand sharpened

sharpening equipment

work order, workplace requirements and site standards for hand sharpening knives and blades.

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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
  • Review work order is reviewed and clarify with appropriate personnel.
  • Remove knives and blades to be sharpened from designated machinery.
  • Select sharpening equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Plan sharpening process is in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.
  • Establish and maintain communication with others to ensure work site is safe.
       
Element: Assess condition and set up knives and assemblies
  • Assess cutting performance of knife for sharpening requirements.
  • Clean knife holders to enterprise standards.
  • Assess condition of knife holder and correct defects.
  • Select jig setting for knife assembly.
  • Separate and reassemble knife assembly in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.
       
Element: Sharpen knives and blades
  • Clean excess build-up from knives or blades and inspect for defects, replacing those unable to be repaired by sharpening.
  • Select geometry for knives or blades from manufacturer's instructions.
  • Select manual sharpening equipment and suitable attachment for holding the knife or blade.
  • Feed sharpening equipment across blade, into cutting edge, to obtain clean cutting edge that conforms with geometric requirements without defects and burns.
  • Inspect blade or knife after sharpening for accuracy, and hone remaining burrs to obtain a sharp cutting edge.
  • Record and report sharpening and equipment faults 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.

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 sharpening

1.1 Review work order is reviewed and clarify with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Remove knives and blades to be sharpened from designated machinery.

1.3 Select sharpening equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness.

1.4 Plan sharpening process is in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

1.5 Establish and maintain communication with others to ensure work site is safe.

2. Assess condition and set up knives and assemblies

2.1 Assess cutting performance of knife for sharpening requirements.

2.2 Clean knife holders to enterprise standards.

2.3 Assess condition of knife holder and correct defects.

2.4 Select jig setting for knife assembly.

2.5 Separate and reassemble knife assembly in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.

3. Sharpen knives and blades

3.1 Clean excess build-up from knives or blades and inspect for defects, replacing those unable to be repaired by sharpening.

3.2 Select geometry for knives or blades from manufacturer's instructions.

3.3 Select manual sharpening equipment and suitable attachment for holding the knife or blade.

3.4 Feed sharpening equipment across blade, into cutting edge, to obtain clean cutting edge that conforms with geometric requirements without defects and burns.

3.5 Inspect blade or knife after sharpening for accuracy, and hone remaining burrs to obtain a sharp cutting edge.

3.6 Record and report sharpening and equipment faults to the 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 hand sharpening knives and blades

safely and effectively hand sharpen knives and blades, using powered and manual sharpening equipment

follow requirements of work order

remove and replace knives and blades from equipment

record and report workplace activity.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices for hand sharpening knives and blades

geometry of knife blades including 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

defects of knife blades including: cutting edges with:

burrs

burns

chips

splits

dents

characteristics of metal, knives and blades including at least one of the following:

saw blades

planer blades

thicknesser blades

spindle moulder knives

another production equipment type with knives or blades.

sharpening methods and geometry including:

pitch

depth of cut

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

manual sharpening equipment, procedures for their safe use and maintenance including:

power driven sharpening equipment with procedures for safe use and lock-out

files (round, triangular, square and flat)

honing tools

saw sets

environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

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

environmental risks and hazards associated with hand sharpening knives and blades

procedures for recording and reporting workplace records and information.

established communication channels and protocols

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:

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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.

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 sharpening

1.1 Review work order is reviewed and clarify with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Remove knives and blades to be sharpened from designated machinery.

1.3 Select sharpening equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness.

1.4 Plan sharpening process is in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

1.5 Establish and maintain communication with others to ensure work site is safe.

2. Assess condition and set up knives and assemblies

2.1 Assess cutting performance of knife for sharpening requirements.

2.2 Clean knife holders to enterprise standards.

2.3 Assess condition of knife holder and correct defects.

2.4 Select jig setting for knife assembly.

2.5 Separate and reassemble knife assembly in line with manufacturer’s recommendations.

3. Sharpen knives and blades

3.1 Clean excess build-up from knives or blades and inspect for defects, replacing those unable to be repaired by sharpening.

3.2 Select geometry for knives or blades from manufacturer's instructions.

3.3 Select manual sharpening equipment and suitable attachment for holding the knife or blade.

3.4 Feed sharpening equipment across blade, into cutting edge, to obtain clean cutting edge that conforms with geometric requirements without defects and burns.

3.5 Inspect blade or knife after sharpening for accuracy, and hone remaining burrs to obtain a sharp cutting edge.

3.6 Record and report sharpening and equipment faults to the appropriate personnel.

Not Applicable
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
Review work order is reviewed and clarify with appropriate personnel. 
Remove knives and blades to be sharpened from designated machinery. 
Select sharpening equipment appropriate to work requirements and check for operational effectiveness. 
Plan sharpening process is in line with site procedures and environmental requirements. 
Establish and maintain communication with others to ensure work site is safe. 
Assess cutting performance of knife for sharpening requirements. 
Clean knife holders to enterprise standards. 
Assess condition of knife holder and correct defects. 
Select jig setting for knife assembly. 
Separate and reassemble knife assembly in line with manufacturer’s recommendations. 
Clean excess build-up from knives or blades and inspect for defects, replacing those unable to be repaired by sharpening. 
Select geometry for knives or blades from manufacturer's instructions. 
Select manual sharpening equipment and suitable attachment for holding the knife or blade. 
Feed sharpening equipment across blade, into cutting edge, to obtain clean cutting edge that conforms with geometric requirements without defects and burns. 
Inspect blade or knife after sharpening for accuracy, and hone remaining burrs to obtain a sharp cutting edge. 
Record and report sharpening and equipment faults to the appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPCOT3201 - Hand sharpen knives and blades
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