The unit involves sharpening cutting tools in a forest products factory setting

The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Determine required cutting tool dimensions

1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to sharpening cutting tools are identified and followed

1.2. Work order is reviewed and clarified with appropriate personnel

1.3. Site documentation and drawings are obtained and reviewed to verify cutting tool dimensions

1.4. Cutter angles are checked to improve efficiency by minimising expended cutting energy in mill operations

1.5. Cutting tool condition is checked against required dimensions, angles and finish

1.6. Additional cutting processes are assessed and documented in line with workplace procedures

2. Select and set up grinder

2.1. Work is conducted using prescribed safe operating practices and in line with workplace procedures

2.2. Suitable personal protective equipment and clothing are used and maintained

2.3. Potential and existing risks and hazards in the work area are identified and controlled

2.4. Grinder and attachments are selected and set up to suit required operations on cutting tool and final dimensions

2.5. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements

3. Sharpen cutting tool

3.1. Grinderoperations are conducted efficiently and safely in line with manufacturer recommendations

3.2. Grinder is monitored for operational effectiveness and coolant is applied as required in line with manufacturer recommendations

3.3. Cutting angles are maintained and cutting edges are ground until nicks, lands and other imperfections are removed in line with workplace procedures

3.4. Cutting tool teeth are systematically checked for consistent measurements to specifications

3.5. Cutting tool is removed and stored to maintain cutting edges in line with workplace procedures

3.6. Cutting tools that cannot be sharpened or are damaged during the process and cannot be repaired are dealt with in line with site procedures, manufacturer recommendations and environmental requirements

3.7. Faults, malfunctions and problems are recognised, recorded and reported in line with workplace procedures

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment; use safe workplace practices and procedures to sharpen cutting tools; sharpen a range of cutters, routers and tooling to enterprise required surface, finish and texture

Communication skills sufficient to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques and methods with colleagues and others

Literacy skills sufficient to locate, interpret and apply relevant information and specifications in written, diagrammatic and verbal form; interpret and apply common industry terminology; convey information in written, sketch and verbal form; record and report workplace information; maintain documentation

Numeracy skills sufficient to measure, estimate and calculate time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to identify problems and equipment faults; demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge

Applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for sharpening cutting tools

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material, and the cleaning of plant, tools and equipment

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for sharpening cutting tools

Environmental risks and hazards

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Operational principles and limitations of cutting tools, grinders and attachments

Types of rotary cutting tools

Alternative grinding processes and equipment for sharpening cutting tools, including wheel selection

Abrasive wheel technology, including wheel types, safe use and storage, cutting speeds, special applications, selection, specifications and design limitations

Procedures for determining cutting tool dimensions

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can accurately determine cutting tool dimensions and select and set up appropriate grinding equipment to sharpen cutting tools using safe workplace practices and procedures

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to sharpening cutting tools

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to sharpening cutting tools

determining cutting tool dimensions

selecting and setting up grinder and attachments

safely sharpening cutting tools

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

quality assurance

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Cutting tools may include:

cutters

profile cutters

routers

other rotary cutting tools

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisors

clients

colleagues

line management

Cutting tool dimensions include:

diameter

profiles

angles

tolerances

Grinders and attachments may include:

tool and cutter grinders

surface grinders

pedestal or bench grinders

mounted grinders and other specialist grinding equipment

slicers

mincer plates

chucks

collets

clamps

motorised or non-motorised attachments

dividing heads

stationary abrasive wheel dressing attachments

dial indicators

templates

air or manually-operated attachments, such as those used in helical grinding

drill bit holders

automatic feed systems

vices

resting brackets

Set up may include:

selecting and mounting grinding wheel on grinder

dressing grinding wheel to maintain cutting surface and suit cutting tool dimensions

configuring grinder attachments to suit cutting tool dimensions and profile

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

constructive feedback

active listening

questioning to clarify and confirm understanding

use of positive, confident and cooperative language

use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences

control of tone of voice

Grinder operations may include:

selecting grinding speeds and feeds to suit grinding wheel material and configuration, and cutting tool material

adjusting grinder to tool surfaces to ensure material removal remains within grinder and wheel capacities

Dealing with may include:

recycling cutting tools that cannot be sharpened or are damaged during the process and cannot be repaired

sending cutting tools that cannot be sharpened or are damaged during the process and cannot be repaired to landfill

Common Technical

This unit contains employability skills