Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to remove blunt or damaged saw blades, knives and guides and to install reconditioned ones in various types of cutting equipment. 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 replacement | 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. 1.3 Transport saws, blades and guides for replacement to designated machinery, using mechanical lifting aids as required. 1.4 Plan replacement process in line with work order. |
2. Replace saws, blades and guides | 2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures throughout all repair and maintenance repair processes. 2.2 Lock-out equipment and remove mechanical and safety components to provide access to saws or blades and guides without damaging components. 2.3 Store removed components temporarily in a safe location. 2.4 Replace blades and guides in line with manufacturer’s recommendations. 2.5 Replace and secure mechanical and safety components in line with manufacturer recommendations. 2.6 Check serviced equipment for correct alignment, position and overall free operational performance. 2.7 Dispose of used blades and guides in line with environmental protection practices or transfer for reconditioning. 2.8 Record and report processing problems and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to replacing saws, blades and guides
replace saws, blades and knives for these types of equipment in line with a work order
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
purpose, features and operation of tools and equipment used to remove and replace saws, blades and knives:
spanners, wrenches and sockets
mechanical lifting aids including:
block and chain
pedestrian operated crane
pulley system
methods for:
isolation of equipment
removing mechanical and safety components without damaging these
removing saws blades and knives cutters from saws and cutting equipment
installing and checking replacement saws blades and knives for correct alignment and free operation
features and names of different parts of saws, blades and knives for:
circular saws
chippers
canters
narrow and wide band saws
mechanical and safety equipment components and their positioning and tolerance specifications in relation to other components including
electrical motors
riving knives
access covers
saw guards
extraction equipment
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
organisational policies and procedures specific to replacing saws, blades and guides:
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.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
cutting equipment for which saws, blades and guides are to be replaced including one or more of the following:
circular saws
chippers
canters
narrow and wide band saws
new or reconditioned cutters and blades and knives for those pieces of equipment
new or reconditioned guides for those pieces of equipment
mechanical lifting aids
spanners, wrenches and sockets for removing parts
personal protective equipment suitable for replacing saws, blades and guides
manufacturers’ instructions for use, repair and maintenance of equipment
work order for repair and maintenance activities with specific instructions for replacing saws, blades and guides in specified equipment
template documents for recording processing problems and equipment faults
organisational policies and procedures for replacing saws, blades and guides.
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.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Numeracy skills to: | measure precise alignment of blades and guides to specification.. |
Oral communication skills to: | ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen to clarify contents of work orders. |
Reading skills to: | interpret: workplace health and safety and other organisational procedures work orders manufacturers’ maintenance recommendations. |
Writing skills to: | complete basic accurate records for processing problems and equipment faults. |
Planning and organising skills to: | efficiently and logically sequence the stages of preparation and repair work using work order to guide activities. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Common Technical