Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to manufacture cutting tools by selecting appropriate material and machining blanks to specified profiles. Work is completed in a wood 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. Select required material | 1.1 Review work order and where required check with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Obtain information about timber and equipment and review to determine preferred material type and cutting tool dimensions. 1.3 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 1.4 Select material and cut to suitable lengths for machining cutting tool blank. 1.5 Plan processes to produce blank in line with work order. |
2. Machine blank | 2.1 Use equipment in line with organisational safety procedures, manufacturer’s instructions and environmental protection practices. 2.2 Determine blank dimensions and tolerances in line with work order. 2.3 Set up machining equipment in line with manufacturer’s recommendations and industry practices. 2.4 Machine blank to required dimensions and tolerances using selected processes. 2.5 Check blank surface finish and dimensions against specifications. |
3. Machine required profiles | 3.1 Position blank in suitable attachments to machine tooth profiles. 3.2 Complete set-up and machine blanks to ensure each tooth profile and dimension meets required tolerances. 3.3 Check profile surface finish and dimensions against specifications. 3.4 Dispose of sub-standard profiled material in line with environmental protection practices. 3.5 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 organizational policies and procedures relevant to manufacturing cutting tools
safely manufacture cutting tools that meet industry standards and technical requirements
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 machine and profile blanks for cutting tools
importance of profiling cutting tools to match requirements for:
characteristics of various materials sawn
speed of the cutting process
direction of the cutting process
cutting angle
cutting tool specifications
methods for:
calculating cutting tool dimensions
machining and profiling blanks to required profile
assessing surface finish and measuring dimensions of finished tool against specifications and tolerances
industry standard and organisational tolerances
organisational procedures specific to manufacturing cutting tools:
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
environmental protection practices for machining tools and equipment in forest products factory settings:
reducing water and energy use
cleaning plant, tools and equipment
disposing of, recycling and reusing materials
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
tools and equipment used to machine and profile blanks for cutting tools
measuring equipment which includes one or more of the following:
vernier callipers
micrometers
rules
blank stock for cutting tools
personal protective equipment suitable for manufacturing cutting tools
manufacturers’ instructions for use, repair and maintenance of equipment
work order for machining activities with specific instructions for manufacturing cutting tools for specified equipment
template documents for recording processing problems and equipment faults
organisational policies and procedures for manufacturing cutting tools.
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: | complete precise calculations to machine and profile cutting tools to specified diameters, profiles, widths, lengths and angles within tolerances. |
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’ instructions and 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 profiling activities using work order to guide activities. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Common Technical; applies across sectors