Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to assess, test, verify and rectify cutting problems for routing, moulding and planing machines and associated 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. Inspect and test cutters and equipment | 1.1 Obtain information relating to current and past performance problems and review to assess process problems. 1.2 Select appropriate personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness. 1.3 Observe cutter and equipment under operating conditions to determine extent of problems. 1.4 Examine timber fed through equipment to determine potential causes of cutting problem. 1.5 Lock-out equipment and inspect cutters and equipment to identify worn, broken and loose components. |
2. Assess technical performance | 2.1 Compare technical performance against other equipment. 2.2 Assess technical performance of cutting operation to identify future improvements and feasibility of options for new equipment. 2.3 Obtain endorsement from appropriate personnel for identified improvements. |
3. Rectify cutter problems | 3.1 Identify characteristics of occurring problems and diagnose possible causes. 3.2 Refer to other trades and operations personnel to validate assessed causes. 3.3 Canvass responses and discuss with relevant personnel to identify and agree on preferred option. 3.4 Implement selected course of action, review cutting results and communicate to appropriate personnel. 3.5 Record and report causes of cutting problems and action taken in line with organisational procedures. |
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 assessing and maintaining cutter performance
assess cutter problems through information gathering, testing and inspecting equipment, and assessing possible causes
select and implement the correct course of action to rectify cutter problems
complete a basic report providing details of cutting problems, the fault diagnosis process and rectification outcomes.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
purpose, features and operation of cutting tools which includes one or more of the following:
routers
moulders
planers
chippers
canters
typical causes of damage and poor cutter performance:
forcing timber through the equipment
damage from foreign matter
incorrect operating speeds
oversized material removal
incorrect setting of equipment
poor sharpening or setting of cutter blades
methods for:
assessing condition of cutter blades and performance of equipment
diagnosing causes of damage and poor performance
rectifying problems and improving cutter performance
organisational policies and procedures specific to assessing and maintaining cutter performance:
workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment
communication reporting lines
recording and reporting cutting problems, the fault diagnosis process and rectification outcomes.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
cutting tools for assessment and maintenance which includes one or more of the following:
routers
moulders
planers
chippers
canters
personal protective equipment suitable for assessing and maintaining cutter performance
equipment fault and cutting performance records
template documents for recording and reporting cutting problems, the fault diagnosis process and rectification outcomes
organisational policies and procedures for assessing and maintaining cutter performance.
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: | interpret routine numerical data involving angles, dimensions, and speeds in equipment fault and cutting performance records. |
Oral communication skills to: | ask open and closed probe questions and actively listen when discussing problems, potential causes and options to rectify. |
Reading skills to: | interpret basic documents recording faults and performance of equipment interpret detailed and familiar workplace health and safety procedures. |
Writing skills to: | complete accurate basic records of cutting problems, the fault diagnosis process and rectification outcomes. |
Planning and organising skills to: | manage own timing and productivity to assess, diagnose and rectify saw problems. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Common Technical