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

FWPSAW3228 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply principles of blade design to sawing procedures

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency FWPSAW3228 - Apply principles of blade design to sawing procedures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to maintain quality output by selecting blades for various sawing operations and by applying principles of blade design. Work is completed in a forest and wood products factoryThe unit applies to Sawmill Worker, Sawyer, Production Worker. 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:

blades for:

circular saws

band saws

gang saws

wide saws

these styles of blade:

standard steel

tungsten tipped

stellite tipped

maintenance tools and equipment for blades

personal protective equipment suitable for maintaining blades

manufacturers’:

specifications for blade use

recommendations for repairing and maintaining blades

template documents for recording blade faults

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

work orders with specific information on materials to be cut and production requirements

organisational quality system procedures for use and care of 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: Maintain quality output
  • Follow quality system procedures for use and care of blades.
  • Assess blades visually for defects before processing products and completing work.
       
Element: Apply blade design principles
  • Classify blades, according to type and style suitable for different saws and production requirements.
  • Identify and evaluate blade characteristics, properties and design capacities according to manufacturer’s specifications and production requirements.
  • Select blades to suit material being cut and production requirements.
  • Plan sawing to minimise blade damage and wear and optimise blade lifespan.
       
Element: Assess blade condition.
  • Identify machinery and equipment issues that can cause product waste and adversely affect blade lifespan; resolve during day to day activities.
  • Assess saw blade condition and recognise need to rectify blade wear and damage.
  • Record and report blade faults to appropriate personnel according to blade design specifications.
       


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. Maintain quality output

1.1 Follow quality system procedures for use and care of blades.

1.2 Assess blades visually for defects before processing products and completing work.

2. Apply blade design principles

2.1Classify blades, according to type and style suitable for different saws and production requirements.

2.2 Identify and evaluate blade characteristics, properties and design capacities according to manufacturer’s specifications and production requirements.

2.3 Select blades to suit material being cut and production requirements.

2.4 Plan sawing to minimise blade damage and wear and optimise blade lifespan.

3. Assess blade condition.

3.1 Identify machinery and equipment issues that can cause product waste and adversely affect blade lifespan; resolve during day to day activities.

3.2 Assess saw blade condition and recognise need to rectify blade wear and damage.

3.3 Record and report blade faults to appropriate personnel according to blade design specifications.

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 applying principles of blade design to sawing procedures

select blades for sawing procedures in line with environmental legislation and workplace procedures

identify and evaluate blade characteristics, properties and design capacities for these types of blades:

circular saw blades

band saw blades

gang saw blades

wide saw blades

standard steel

tungsten tipped

stellite tipped

assess saw blade condition and complete basic records of faults for each of the above types of blades

select appropriate blades to suit material being cut and production requirements in line with three work orders.

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

purpose, features and operation of blades:

circular saw blades

band saw blades

gang saw blades

wide saw blades

standard steel

tungsten tipped

stellite tipped

properties of blades used in the forestry industry:

metal from which blades are made

tensile strength

geometry and concentricity

characteristics of blades and names of different parts:

blade pitch

kerf

gullet

face

set

straightness

profile

angle

depth

teeth shape

application (cross cut or ripping)

number of teeth per metre

methods to optimise the use of saw blades

affects of different types of materials on saw blade wear

typical machinery and equipment issues that can cause product waste and adversely affect blade lifespan

methods for assessing saw blade condition

organisational quality system procedures for use and care of blades.

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. Maintain quality output

1.1 Follow quality system procedures for use and care of blades.

1.2 Assess blades visually for defects before processing products and completing work.

2. Apply blade design principles

2.1Classify blades, according to type and style suitable for different saws and production requirements.

2.2 Identify and evaluate blade characteristics, properties and design capacities according to manufacturer’s specifications and production requirements.

2.3 Select blades to suit material being cut and production requirements.

2.4 Plan sawing to minimise blade damage and wear and optimise blade lifespan.

3. Assess blade condition.

3.1 Identify machinery and equipment issues that can cause product waste and adversely affect blade lifespan; resolve during day to day activities.

3.2 Assess saw blade condition and recognise need to rectify blade wear and damage.

3.3 Record and report blade faults to appropriate personnel according to blade design specifications.

Not Applicable
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow quality system procedures for use and care of blades. 
Assess blades visually for defects before processing products and completing work. 
Classify blades, according to type and style suitable for different saws and production requirements. 
Identify and evaluate blade characteristics, properties and design capacities according to manufacturer’s specifications and production requirements. 
Select blades to suit material being cut and production requirements. 
Plan sawing to minimise blade damage and wear and optimise blade lifespan. 
Identify machinery and equipment issues that can cause product waste and adversely affect blade lifespan; resolve during day to day activities. 
Assess saw blade condition and recognise need to rectify blade wear and damage. 
Record and report blade faults to appropriate personnel according to blade design specifications. 

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