Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to widen then press into shape through a cold forming process, the cutting points of saw teeth to create a block that has the required hook, back, tangential and radial clearance angles needed to provide clearance in the cut for the saw blade to enable sawing efficiency 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 FPICOT3215A Swage and shape saw blades |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves swaging and shaping saw blades 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. Set up equipment |
1.1. Applicable occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to swaging and shaping saw blades are identified and followed 1.2. Required swage shape and thickness are acquired from existing saws and relevant information 1.3. Saw, swage and shaping equipment are set up in line with enterprise requirements 1.4. Die or swage clamp /vice shape is checked against the required shape, clearances and kerf , and changed where necessary to suit 1.5. Saw is secured in a swage clamp/vice or swager with teeth aligned to the swager or vice shape 1.6. Anti-scuffing paste is applied to the areas of the saw that will be swaged 1.7. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Swage teeth |
2.1. Trial swage is completed and swaging setup checked 2.2. Successful trial swage is included in the process and unsuccessful trial swage is dealt with in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 2.3. Swage shape and thickness are inspected and measuring equipment is used for tangential and radial, clearance and kerf 2.4. Swaging operation is adjusted in line with manufacturer recommendations and job specifications 2.5. Dies are checked for wear and adjusted in line with manufacturer recommendations and site procedures 2.6. Remaining teeth are swaged in line with job specifications |
3. Shape teeth |
3.1. Excess material resulting from swaging process is filed and shaped 3.2. Trial shape is completed and tooth tolerances are checked and adjusted where necessary 3.3. Successful trial shape is included in the process and unsuccessful trial shape is dealt with in line with site procedures and environmental requirements 3.4. Shape is assessed and adjustments are made to meet site procedures 3.5. Remaining teeth are shaped in line with job specifications and tooth alignment is checked 3.6. Swaging process and equipment faults are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel |
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 safely and efficiently swage and shape the teeth on band, circular or frame saws in line with organisational requirements |
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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Swage |
is the process of cold forming the upper portion of the tooth to leave a concave but broader tooth point |
Saws may include: |
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Information may include: |
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Die |
is the eccentric specially hardened rod that is turned against the tooth face under pressure to spread tooth steel sideways |
Swage clamp /vice |
is the mechanical support responsible for setting saw blade height and holding the blade in position during the swaging and shaping processes |
Kerf |
is the width of the uppermost part of a tooth responsible for maintaining clearance for the blade during the sawing process |
Swager |
is the machine or hand-held mechanical item of equipment that produces a swage on the tooth point |
Communication may include: |
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Trial |
is the process of testing the tooth specifications after it has been swaged |
Measuring equipment may include: |
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Shape |
is the act of compressing the excess steel formed during swaging to produce the swage block that incorporates the radial and tangential angles |
Tolerance |
is the allowable upper limit of width for the swage block |
Dealing with may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Common Technical |