Join band saw blades

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FWPSAW3214, 'Join band saw blades'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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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 joining

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 in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

1.3 Remove band saw blades from machinery.

1.4 Plan joining process in line with work order.

2. Join or repair band saw blade

2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures thoughout all maintenance and repair processes.

2.2 Obtain saw blank and cut to length or cut existing blade at weld defect.

2.3 Trim ends to obtain correct back alignment and pitch and/or shape to assist metal penetration.

2.4 Set up ends to specified tolerances in welder.

2.5 Apply weld to ensure metal penetrates through blade thickness and protect from accidental contact.

2.6 Grind surplus weld material from blade without burning or annealing metal.

2.7 Finish blade to eliminate bumps in blade surface.

2.8 Identify damaged blades or those with or sub-standard joins and dispose of these in line with environmental protection practices.

2.9 Package band saw for protection during return to service.

2.10 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel.


Qualifications and Skillsets

FWPSAW3214 appears in the following qualifications:

  • FWP30716 - Certificate III in Sawdoctoring
  • FWP30316 - Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing