Assessment Requirements for FWPSAW3222 Recondition band mill wheels

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for FWPSAW3222 Recondition band mill wheels

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	Replaces equivalent unit FPISAW3222B Recondition band mill wheels, which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 2.2. This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format. Assessment requirements now specify the performance and knowledge evidence, as well as assessment conditions for this unit of competency. These sections simplify and replace components used in the previous unit format, including Required Skills and Knowledge, Evidence Guide and Range Statement

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to reconditioning band mill wheels

recondition band mill wheels in line with the work order and within prescribed organisational requirements

remove and replace wheels from band mill if faces are to be resurfaced on a metal lathe

assess band mill wheel conditions in line with standard operating procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

purpose, features and operation of a band and wide band saw mill wheels

features and names of different parts of band mills

purpose, features and operation of tools and equipment used to recondition band mill wheels:

grinding equipment

measuring equipment

importance of aligning band mill wheels to the specified profile for continued accuracy during band saw operation

methods for:

removing wheels from band mills

assessing condition of wheels

grinding the faces of the band mill wheels to specified requirements

re-assembling band mill components

setting up band saw on mill to specific alignment

testing operational effectiveness of band saws and mills

wheel profiles and appropriate tolerances

range of speeds at which abrasive grinders can be operated without damaging band mill wheels

organisational policies and procedures specific to reconditioning band mill wheels:

workplace health and safety with particular emphasis on equipment lock out and use of personal protective equipment

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting processing and equipment faults.

environmental protection practices for repairing and maintaining 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 recondition band mill wheels:

grinding equipment

measuring equipment

band mills including the entire mechanical structure and componentry that make up the machine

mill wheels to be reconditioned:

band and wide band mill wheels

personal protective equipment suitable for reconditioning band mill wheels

manufacturers’ instructions for use, repair and maintenance of equipment

work order for repair and maintenance activities with specific instructions for reconditioning band mill wheels in specified equipment

template documents for recording processing and equipment faults

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational policies and procedures for reconditioning band mill wheels.

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.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47