FWPSAW3245 — Join band saw blades

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39 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for joining

1.1Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
1.2Review workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
1.3Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with joining band saw blades
1.4Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
1.5Select appropriate repair and maintenance equipment and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations

2 Join or repair band saw blade

2.1Obtain saw blank and cut to length or cut existing blade at weld defect
2.2Trim ends to obtain correct back alignment and pitch and/or shape to assist metal penetration
2.3Set up and pre-heat blade ends and jig to specified tolerances
2.4Apply weld to ensure metal penetrates through blade thickness and is protected from accidental contact
2.5Loosen clamps and anneal joint immediately after welding
2.6Grind surplus weld material from blade without overheating

3 Finish band saw blade

3.1Finish blade to eliminate bumps in blade surface
3.2Identify damaged blades or those with sub-standard joins, and dispose of these according to environmental protection practices
3.3Package band saw for protection during return to service
3.4Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel

Performance evidence

joined the following types of band saw blades: narrow band, wide band
in doing the above job, the individual has: followed work order and relevant workplace health and safety and environmental protection procedures
welded and annealed blades to specified requirements
grinded surplus weld material
removed all distortions from the blade surface
tensioned the welded zone
adjusted back length of the blade
cleaned welded zone

Knowledge evidence

purpose, types, features and operation of band saws
features and names of different parts of band saw blades
purpose, features and operation of tools and equipment used to join and anneal band saw blades: band saw welding equipment, grinding and finishing equipment, hand or power operated tools
importance of joining and annealing blades to suit machine design requirements
weld defects and effects on blade operation
methods for: welding and annealing blades to specified requirements, grinding surplus weld material, removing all distortions from the blade surface, tensioning the welded zone
types of risk and hazards and mitigation measures associated with joining band saw blades
workplace procedures specific to joining band saw blades: workplace health and safety, with particular emphasis on equipment lock-out, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe manual handling; communication reporting lines; recording and reporting of 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

Foundation skills

Reading: Extracts key information from operational manuals to determine safe operating procedures for equipment
Writing: Prepares routine written reports using required format, language and structure
Oral communication: Employs active listening and questioning to clarify content of work orders
Numeracy: Completes precise calculations to determine if a blade will fit on the band saw when shortened; Uses standard units of measurement when marking out blanks for cutting to length; Uses arithmetic skills to calculate position of cutting lines to maintain correct tooth pitch
Navigate the world of work: Understands main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role
Interact with others: Uses modes of communication suitable to purpose to confirm and clarify understanding
Get the work done: Recognises and responds to routine problems

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What does an assessment tool for FWPSAW3245 need to cover?

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