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

FWPSAW3209 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Align sawing production systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPSAW3209 - Align sawing production systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to align canter rings and chipper heads for wood chipping equipment, which are used for both primary and secondary processing of solid wood products. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.The unit applies to Sawdoctor, Saw Repairer, Sawyer. 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 align sawing production systems:

tools for removing and adjusting mechanical parts

jigs

precision measuring equipment

laser equipment

surveying instruments

portable electrical lighting

feeler gauges

engineers rules

vernier callipers

micrometers

plumb lines

piano wire or string lines

pointer

markers

portable computers that re-calibrate machine settings

wood chipping equipment with canter rings and chipper heads

personal protective equipment suitable for aligning sawing production systems

manufacturers’ instructions for use, repair and maintenance of equipment

work order for repair and maintenance activities with specific instructions for aligning canter rings and chipper heads in specified equipment

equipment history records

template documents for recording processing and equipment faults

organisational policies and procedures for aligning sawing production systems.

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 aligning
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Select appropriate repair, maintenance and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Plan alignment process in line with work order.
       
Element: Conduct shut down
  • Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all maintenance and repair processes.
  • Remove, replace and temporarily store mechanical and safety components to provide access to alignment parts.
  • Remove, replace and temporarily locate guides.
  • Keep work area clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.
       
Element: Align rings and heads
  • Access and interpret equipment history records, and manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Remove canter rings and chipper heads to be aligned.
  • Assess performance of canter rings and chipper heads and re-align, according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Check saw for alignment and free operation.
  • Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report 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 aligning

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 in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.3 Plan alignment process in line with work order.

2. Conduct shut down

2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all maintenance and repair processes.

2.2 Remove, replace and temporarily store mechanical and safety components to provide access to alignment parts.

2.3 Remove, replace and temporarily locate guides.

2.4 Keep work area clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.

3. Align rings and heads

3.1 Access and interpret equipment history records, and manufacturer's recommendations.

3.2 Remove canter rings and chipper heads to be aligned.

3.3 Assess performance of canter rings and chipper heads and re-align, according to manufacturer's instructions.

3.4 Check saw for alignment and free operation.

3.5 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report 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 aligning sawing production processes

align these components of sawing production systems in line with an idividual work order for each job:

sawing machines

chipper heads

canters rings

feed systems including line bars and carriages

remove and replace canter rings and chipper heads from equipment

use an individual log of previous alignment measurements, settings, adjustments and timelines

assess sawing machine and system performance against recovery percentages, product sizing and/or standard deviation and align components for improvement.

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

purpose, features and operation of:

sawing machines

chipper heads

canters rings

feed systems including line bars and carriages

purpose, features and operation of tools and equipment used to align sawing production systems

importance of aligning various parts of sawing systems:

reducing sawing deviation, vibration, and downtime

increasing production rates

improving quality of sawn finish

methods for:

assessing sawing machine and system performance against recovery percentages, product sizing and/or standard deviation

distmantling mechanical components of sawing machines

assessing performance of canter rings and chipper heads

aligning machine components to specified requirements

re-assembling sawing machines and testing operational effectiveness

organisational policies and procedures specific to aligning sawing production systems:

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

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting processing 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 aligning

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 in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.3 Plan alignment process in line with work order.

2. Conduct shut down

2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all maintenance and repair processes.

2.2 Remove, replace and temporarily store mechanical and safety components to provide access to alignment parts.

2.3 Remove, replace and temporarily locate guides.

2.4 Keep work area clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with organisational safety procedures.

3. Align rings and heads

3.1 Access and interpret equipment history records, and manufacturer's recommendations.

3.2 Remove canter rings and chipper heads to be aligned.

3.3 Assess performance of canter rings and chipper heads and re-align, according to manufacturer's instructions.

3.4 Check saw for alignment and free operation.

3.5 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report 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 in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 
Plan alignment process in line with work order. 
Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all maintenance and repair processes. 
Remove, replace and temporarily store mechanical and safety components to provide access to alignment parts. 
Remove, replace and temporarily locate guides. 
Keep work area clear of dust, off-cuts and debris in line with organisational safety procedures. 
Access and interpret equipment history records, and manufacturer's recommendations. 
Remove canter rings and chipper heads to be aligned. 
Assess performance of canter rings and chipper heads and re-align, according to manufacturer's instructions. 
Check saw for alignment and free operation. 
Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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