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

FWPCOT3211 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain sawdoctoring tools

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT3211 - Maintain sawdoctoring tools
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to assess tool wear and the need to recondition straight edges and tension guides by grinding, machining or filing. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.The unit applies to Sawdoctor, Saw Repairer. 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:

tools and equipment used to recondition straight edges and tension gauges:

grinding machines

grinding machine attachments

abrasive grinding wheels in a variety of diameters

hand files

oil stones

straight edges and tension gauges for reconditioning:

feeler gauges

vernier callipers

micrometers

personal protective equipment suitable for maintaining sawdoctoring tools

manufacturers’ instructions for use, repair and maintenance of equipment

work order for repair and maintenance activities with specific instructions for reconditioning straight edges and tension gauges

template documents for recording processing problems and equipment faults

organisational procedures for maintaining sawdoctoring tools.

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 maintenance
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Select appropriate repair, maintenance and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Remove sawdoctoring tools for reconditioning from designated machinery.
  • Plan maintenance process in line with work order.
       
Element: Recondition straight edge
  • Follow organisational safety procedures and manufacturer’s recommendations throughout all repair and maintenance processes.
  • Assess straight edge damage and wear select appropriate reconditioning method.
  • Determine correct work angle for re-surfacing or removal of wear.
  • Clamp straight edge at correct angle to prevent movement, vibration and slippage during the re-surfacing process.
  • Inspect abrasive wheel or cutting tool, clean or change as required to suit work material removal, tolerance and surface texture requirements.
  • Grind, machine or file straight edge to remove distortions and maintain edge straightness and flatness without overheating or causing distortion,
  • Remove all signs of wear or damage from reference surfaces.
  • Clean straight edge and debur edges.
  • Dispose of distorted sawdoctoring tools in line with environmental protection practices.
       
Element: Recondition tension gauge
  • Select grinder or other appropriate enterprise method for reconditioning tension gauges in line with organisational procedures.
  • Set grinder to produce required radius or circle diameter for the tension gauge.
  • Position tension gauge and clamp in grinder securely, ensuring cord height is central to gauge length and arc is ground square to plane of the gauge body.
  • Inspect grinding wheel, and dress and change to suit work, material and required tolerance.
  • Grind gauge to required accuracy and profile until all visible edge and face wear is removed.
  • Select and monitor grinding speed and feed rates to avoid overheating, distortion and burn marks.
  • Dispose of tension gauges distorted during the process in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Record and report processing problems and equipment faults to 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 maintenance

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select appropriate repair, maintenance and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Remove sawdoctoring tools for reconditioning from designated machinery.

1.4 Plan maintenance process in line with work order.

2. Recondition straight edge

2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures and manufacturer’s recommendations throughout all repair and maintenance processes.

2.2 Assess straight edge damage and wear select appropriate reconditioning method.

2.3 Determine correct work angle for re-surfacing or removal of wear.

2.4 Clamp straight edge at correct angle to prevent movement, vibration and slippage during the re-surfacing process.

2.5 Inspect abrasive wheel or cutting tool, clean or change as required to suit work material removal, tolerance and surface texture requirements.

2.6 Grind, machine or file straight edge to remove distortions and maintain edge straightness and flatness without overheating or causing distortion,

2.7 Remove all signs of wear or damage from reference surfaces.

2.8 Clean straight edge and debur edges.

2.9 Dispose of distorted sawdoctoring tools in line with environmental protection practices.

3. Recondition tension gauge

3.1 Select grinder or other appropriate enterprise method for reconditioning tension gauges in line with organisational procedures.

3.2 Set grinder to produce required radius or circle diameter for the tension gauge.

3.3 Position tension gauge and clamp in grinder securely, ensuring cord height is central to gauge length and arc is ground square to plane of the gauge body.

3.4 Inspect grinding wheel, and dress and change to suit work, material and required tolerance.

3.5 Grind gauge to required accuracy and profile until all visible edge and face wear is removed.

3.6 Select and monitor grinding speed and feed rates to avoid overheating, distortion and burn marks.

3.7 Dispose of tension gauges distorted during the process in line with environmental protection practices.

3.8 Record and report processing problems and equipment faults 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:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to maintaining sawdoctoring tools

maintain sawdoctoring tools in line with prescribed organisational requirements

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

purpose, features and operation of tools and equipment used to recondition straight edges and tension gauges:

grinding machines

grinding machine attachments

abrasive grinding wheels

purpose, features and operation of straight edges and tension gauges

methods for:

assessing condition of straight edges and tension gauges

selecting appropriate grinding wheels; diameter and material

reconditioning straight edges and tension gauges to specified requirements

industry standard and organisational tolerances

angles at which straight edges and tension gauges are ground

range of speeds at which abrasive wheels can be operated without damaging materials being reconditioned

organisational procedures specific to maintaining sawdoctoring tools:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting processing problems and equipment faults

environmental protection practices for repairing and maintaining tools and equipment in forest products factory settings:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing materials


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.

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 maintenance

1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Select appropriate repair, maintenance and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.3 Remove sawdoctoring tools for reconditioning from designated machinery.

1.4 Plan maintenance process in line with work order.

2. Recondition straight edge

2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures and manufacturer’s recommendations throughout all repair and maintenance processes.

2.2 Assess straight edge damage and wear select appropriate reconditioning method.

2.3 Determine correct work angle for re-surfacing or removal of wear.

2.4 Clamp straight edge at correct angle to prevent movement, vibration and slippage during the re-surfacing process.

2.5 Inspect abrasive wheel or cutting tool, clean or change as required to suit work material removal, tolerance and surface texture requirements.

2.6 Grind, machine or file straight edge to remove distortions and maintain edge straightness and flatness without overheating or causing distortion,

2.7 Remove all signs of wear or damage from reference surfaces.

2.8 Clean straight edge and debur edges.

2.9 Dispose of distorted sawdoctoring tools in line with environmental protection practices.

3. Recondition tension gauge

3.1 Select grinder or other appropriate enterprise method for reconditioning tension gauges in line with organisational procedures.

3.2 Set grinder to produce required radius or circle diameter for the tension gauge.

3.3 Position tension gauge and clamp in grinder securely, ensuring cord height is central to gauge length and arc is ground square to plane of the gauge body.

3.4 Inspect grinding wheel, and dress and change to suit work, material and required tolerance.

3.5 Grind gauge to required accuracy and profile until all visible edge and face wear is removed.

3.6 Select and monitor grinding speed and feed rates to avoid overheating, distortion and burn marks.

3.7 Dispose of tension gauges distorted during the process in line with environmental protection practices.

3.8 Record and report processing problems and equipment faults to 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 and where required check with appropriate personnel. 
Select appropriate repair, maintenance and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Remove sawdoctoring tools for reconditioning from designated machinery. 
Plan maintenance process in line with work order. 
Follow organisational safety procedures and manufacturer’s recommendations throughout all repair and maintenance processes. 
Assess straight edge damage and wear select appropriate reconditioning method. 
Determine correct work angle for re-surfacing or removal of wear. 
Clamp straight edge at correct angle to prevent movement, vibration and slippage during the re-surfacing process. 
Inspect abrasive wheel or cutting tool, clean or change as required to suit work material removal, tolerance and surface texture requirements. 
Grind, machine or file straight edge to remove distortions and maintain edge straightness and flatness without overheating or causing distortion, 
Remove all signs of wear or damage from reference surfaces. 
Clean straight edge and debur edges. 
Dispose of distorted sawdoctoring tools in line with environmental protection practices. 
Select grinder or other appropriate enterprise method for reconditioning tension gauges in line with organisational procedures. 
Set grinder to produce required radius or circle diameter for the tension gauge. 
Position tension gauge and clamp in grinder securely, ensuring cord height is central to gauge length and arc is ground square to plane of the gauge body. 
Inspect grinding wheel, and dress and change to suit work, material and required tolerance. 
Grind gauge to required accuracy and profile until all visible edge and face wear is removed. 
Select and monitor grinding speed and feed rates to avoid overheating, distortion and burn marks. 
Dispose of tension gauges distorted during the process in line with environmental protection practices. 
Record and report processing problems and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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