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

FWPSAW3221 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Profile saw blanks

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPSAW3221 - Profile saw blanks
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to calculate blade lengths, and to produce tooth profiles to work orders and specifications. 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:

one or more of the following types of tools and equipment used to profile saw blanks:

power fly presses

punch systems

ribbon stock for large heavy duty band, wide band and gang saw blades

personal protective equipment suitable for profiling saw blanks

manufacturers’ instructions for use, repair and maintenance of equipment

work order for repair and maintenance activities with specific instructions for profiling saw blanks for specified equipment

documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proformas for recording processing and equipment faults

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational policies and procedures for profiling saw blanks.

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 profiling
  • Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • Calculate numbers of band, wide band and gang saw blades to be profiled.
  • Select appropriate profiling and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Plan profiling process in line with work order.
       
Element: Profile blanks
  • Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all machining processes.
  • Calculate key saw blade dimensions.
  • Obtain calculated blank length or cut from ribbon stock.
  • Set up press with punches to suit saw dimensions.
  • Punch first tooth in blank to align other teeth.
  • Punch remaining teeth to required pitch and tooth profile.
  • Assess performance of profiling equipment.
  • Dispose of irreparable saw blanks in line with environmental protection practices.
  • 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 profiling

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

1.2 Calculate numbers of band, wide band and gang saw blades to be profiled.

1.3 Select appropriate profiling and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.4 Plan profiling process in line with work order.

2. Profile blanks

2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all machining processes.

2.2 Calculate key saw blade dimensions.

2.3 Obtain calculated blank length or cut from ribbon stock.

2.4 Set up press with punches to suit saw dimensions.

2.5 Punch first tooth in blank to align other teeth.

2.6 Punch remaining teeth to required pitch and tooth profile.

2.7 Assess performance of profiling equipment.

2.8 Dispose of irreparable saw blanks in line with environmental protection practices.

2.9 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 profiling saw blanks

profile saw blanks in line with the work order and within prescribed organisational requirements

operate profiling equipment

set up punch and die kits or other equipment used for profiling saw teeth

calculate these key dimensions for blades in line with manufacturers’ specifications and timber processing requirements:

width

length

pitch

gullet depth

hook and back clearance angles

number of teeth

assess the performance of profiling equipment and complete basic written records for:

edge finish

wear rates

production rates

distortion

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

purpose, features and operation of band, wide band and gang saws for which saw blanks are profiled

features and names of different parts of band saw blades

purpose, features and operation of tools and equipment used to profile saw blanks:

power fly presses

punch systems

importance of profiling saw blanks 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

methods for:

calculating key saw dimensions

profiling, pressing and punching saw blanks to required pitch and tooth profile

aligning saw teeth

assessing performance of profiling equipment for:

edge finish

wear rates

production rates

distortion

organisational policies and procedures specific to profiling saw blanks:

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 profiling

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

1.2 Calculate numbers of band, wide band and gang saw blades to be profiled.

1.3 Select appropriate profiling and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.4 Plan profiling process in line with work order.

2. Profile blanks

2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all machining processes.

2.2 Calculate key saw blade dimensions.

2.3 Obtain calculated blank length or cut from ribbon stock.

2.4 Set up press with punches to suit saw dimensions.

2.5 Punch first tooth in blank to align other teeth.

2.6 Punch remaining teeth to required pitch and tooth profile.

2.7 Assess performance of profiling equipment.

2.8 Dispose of irreparable saw blanks in line with environmental protection practices.

2.9 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. 
Calculate numbers of band, wide band and gang saw blades to be profiled. 
Select appropriate profiling and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 
Plan profiling process in line with work order. 
Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all machining processes. 
Calculate key saw blade dimensions. 
Obtain calculated blank length or cut from ribbon stock. 
Set up press with punches to suit saw dimensions. 
Punch first tooth in blank to align other teeth. 
Punch remaining teeth to required pitch and tooth profile. 
Assess performance of profiling equipment. 
Dispose of irreparable saw blanks in line with environmental protection practices. 
Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

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