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Hard face saw teeth

Hard face saw teeth

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3246
State Code
OBM10
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2020
Field of Education
030715 - Precision Metalworking
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to set the hard face machine and hard face the teeth of band, circular and gang saw blades. The unit applies to individuals who hard face saw teeth in a forest and forest product factory setting.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to hard face saw teeth
  • 1.1 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.3 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with hard facing saw teeth
  • 1.4 Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Select appropriate tools and equipment for hard facing, and check for operational effectiveness according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 1.6 Plan hard facing process according to work order
2. Hard face saw teeth
  • 2.1 Remove and replace saw blade according to manufacturer instructions
  • 2.2 Assess condition of saw blade
  • 2.3 Select material stock and set up in machine according to manufacturer recommendations
  • 2.4 Make adjustments to machine variables to suit saw and material
  • 2.5 Align individual teeth to machine tip to ensure hard facing is applied to cutting surfaces
  • 2.6 Operate and adjust machine for variables to ensure material cohesion
  • 2.7 Assess completed facing against specifications
  • 2.8 Identify routine processing and equipment faults, and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXJ92 FWPSAW3217 Hard face saw teeth Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM5 FWP30316 Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing Qualification