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

FWPCOT3215 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Swage and shape saw blades

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOT3215 - Swage and shape saw blades
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to widen then press into shape, through a cold forming process, the cutting points of saw teeth to create a block that has the required hook, back, tangential and radial clearance angles for efficient saw operation. Work is completed in a wood 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 swage and shape saw blades:

swagers

swage clamps or vices

dies

measuring equipment including one or more of the following:

wire gauges

test bars

rules

micrometers

vernier callipers

saw blades to suit:

circular saws

band saws

gang saws

personal protective equipment suitable for swaging and shaping saw blades

manufacturers’ instructions for use of equipment and recommended specifications for swaging and shaping teeth

work order with specific instructions for swaging and shaping saw blades for specified equipment

template documents for recording processing problems and equipment faults

organisational policies and procedures for swaging and shaping saw blades

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: Set up equipment
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Identify required swage shape and thickness from existing saws and relevant records.
  • Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.
  • Set up saw, swage and shaping equipment to meet production requirements.
  • Check die or swage clamp or vice shape against required shape, clearances and kerf, and change as required.
  • Secure saw in a swage clamp or vice or swager with teeth aligned to swager or vice shape.
  • Apply anti-scuffing paste to areas of saw for swaging.
       
Element: Swage teeth
  • Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.
  • Complete trial swage, check and adjust swaging setup.
  • Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Inspect swage shape and thickness and measure for tangential and radial clearance and kerf.
  • Adjust swaging operation to meet production specifications.
  • Check dies for wear and adjust to ensure accurate operation.
  • Swage remaining teeth in line with production and manufacturer specifications.
       
Element: Shape teeth
  • File and shape excess material resulting from swaging process.
  • Complete trial shape and check tooth tolerances, adjusting as required.
  • Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.
  • Assess shape and check tooth alignment, adjusting remaining teeth as required.
  • 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. Set up equipment

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

1.2 Identify required swage shape and thickness from existing saws and relevant records.

1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.4 Set up saw, swage and shaping equipment to meet production requirements.

1.5 Check die or swage clamp or vice shape against required shape, clearances and kerf, and change as required.

1.6 Secure saw in a swage clamp or vice or swager with teeth aligned to swager or vice shape.

1.7 Apply anti-scuffing paste to areas of saw for swaging.

2. Swage teeth

2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.

2.2 Complete trial swage, check and adjust swaging setup.

2.3 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.

2.4 Inspect swage shape and thickness and measure for tangential and radial clearance and kerf.

2.5 Adjust swaging operation to meet production specifications.

2.6 Check dies for wear and adjust to ensure accurate operation.

2.7 Swage remaining teeth in line with production and manufacturer specifications.

3. Shape teeth

3.1 File and shape excess material resulting from swaging process.

3.2 Complete trial shape and check tooth tolerances, adjusting as required.

3.3 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.

3.4 Assess shape and check tooth alignment, adjusting remaining teeth as required.

3.5 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 swaging and shaping saw blades

inspect kerf and swage block to assess both as part of the setup procedures for swaging and shaping

swage and shape teeth in line with organisational requirements and specifications

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

purpose, features and operation of circular, band and gang saws for which saw blades are shaped and swaged

features and names of different parts of circular, band and gang saw blades

purpose, features and operation of tools and equipment used to shape and swage blades:

swagers

swage clamps or vices

dies

measuring equipment

importance of swaging and shaping saw blades to match requirements for:

characteristics of various materials sawn

speed of the sawing process

direction of the sawing process

cutting angle for sawing

saw blade specifications

techniques used to swage and shape saw teeth to specified hook, back, tangential and radial clearance angles

industry standard and organisational tolerances

organisational procedures specific to swaging and shaping saw blades:

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. Set up equipment

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

1.2 Identify required swage shape and thickness from existing saws and relevant records.

1.3 Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness.

1.4 Set up saw, swage and shaping equipment to meet production requirements.

1.5 Check die or swage clamp or vice shape against required shape, clearances and kerf, and change as required.

1.6 Secure saw in a swage clamp or vice or swager with teeth aligned to swager or vice shape.

1.7 Apply anti-scuffing paste to areas of saw for swaging.

2. Swage teeth

2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices.

2.2 Complete trial swage, check and adjust swaging setup.

2.3 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.

2.4 Inspect swage shape and thickness and measure for tangential and radial clearance and kerf.

2.5 Adjust swaging operation to meet production specifications.

2.6 Check dies for wear and adjust to ensure accurate operation.

2.7 Swage remaining teeth in line with production and manufacturer specifications.

3. Shape teeth

3.1 File and shape excess material resulting from swaging process.

3.2 Complete trial shape and check tooth tolerances, adjusting as required.

3.3 Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices.

3.4 Assess shape and check tooth alignment, adjusting remaining teeth as required.

3.5 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. 
Identify required swage shape and thickness from existing saws and relevant records. 
Select appropriate personal protective and other equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 
Set up saw, swage and shaping equipment to meet production requirements. 
Check die or swage clamp or vice shape against required shape, clearances and kerf, and change as required. 
Secure saw in a swage clamp or vice or swager with teeth aligned to swager or vice shape. 
Apply anti-scuffing paste to areas of saw for swaging. 
Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 
Complete trial swage, check and adjust swaging setup. 
Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices. 
Inspect swage shape and thickness and measure for tangential and radial clearance and kerf. 
Adjust swaging operation to meet production specifications. 
Check dies for wear and adjust to ensure accurate operation. 
Swage remaining teeth in line with production and manufacturer specifications. 
File and shape excess material resulting from swaging process. 
Complete trial shape and check tooth tolerances, adjusting as required. 
Accept or reject trialled material and dispose of in line with environmental protection practices. 
Assess shape and check tooth alignment, adjusting remaining teeth as required. 
Record and report processing problems and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPCOT3215 - Swage and shape saw blades
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