Assessment Requirements for FWPSAW3235 Recondition saw guides

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for FWPSAW3235 Recondition saw guides

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 5.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that, on at least one occasion, the individual has:

followed work order and relevant workplace health and safety and environmental protection procedures

assessed condition of the saw guide

machined saw guide

adjusted saw guide

safely stored guides for use.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

purpose, features and operation of band saws for which guides are reconditioned

features and names of different parts of guides and carriers

purpose, features and operation of tools and equipment used to recondition guides and spacers:

grinding equipment

metal lathes

milling machines

router and jig

importance of reconditioning worn guides and spacers to the specified profile for continued straight and smooth running of saw blades

methods for:

assessing the condition of guides

grinding guide surface to restore it to a smooth flat surface using grinding equipment

machining guide surface to restore it to a smooth flat surface using metal lathes or milling machines

basic knowledge of physics of sawing:

saw blade material and properties

impact of timber properties on saw blades

direction of cut

forces on a blade

heat removal

angles at which guides are ground or are machined (geometry)

range of speeds at which grinders and machines can be operated without damaging guides and spacers

types of risk and hazards and mitigation measures associated with reconditioning guides

workplace policies and procedures specific to reconditioning guides:

workplace health and safety, with particular emphasis on equipment lock-out, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe manual handling techniques

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting of processing and equipment faults

environmental protection practices for repairing and maintaining tools and equipment in sawmills:

reducing water and energy use

cleaning plant, tools and equipment

disposing of, recycling and reusing materials.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in a sawmill or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

one or more of the following tools and equipment used to recondition guides: grinding equipment, metal lathe, milling machines and router and jig

band saws with guides to be reconditioned

replacement guides

PPE suitable for reconditioning guides

specifications:

template documents for recording processing and equipment faults

manufacturer instructions for use, repair and maintenance of equipment

work order with specific instructions for reconditioning guides in specified equipment

workplace procedures for reconditioning guides.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47