Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to verify cutting tool dimensions, select and set up grinder and attachments, and sharpen cutting tools, including cutters, profile cutters, routers and other rotary cutting tools General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPICOT3210A Sharpen cutting tools |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
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 |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Grinder operations 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 |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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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:
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Environmental requirements may include : |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Cutting tools may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Cutting tool dimensions include: |
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Grinders and attachments may include: |
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Set up may include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Grinder operations may include: |
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Dealing with may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Common Technical |