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Assess and maintain cutter performance

Assess and maintain cutter performance

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3295
State Code
OBM34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and maintain cutter performance in timber moulding and planing operations. This activity includes inspecting dressed timber, diagnosing cutter performance and rectifying problems with cutters or knives.The unit applies to individuals who assess and maintain cutter performance in a timber processing or manufacturing facility.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Review workplace health and safety requirements, including use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
  • 1.2 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with assessing and maintaining the cutter and assembly components for moulding and planing machines
  • 1.3 Identify and implement environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of material, and maximising energy efficiency
2. Inspect timber cutters and assembly components
  • 2.1 Obtain information relating to current and past performance problems and review to assess process problems
  • 2.2 Observe cutter, cutter block, spindles and associated assembly components under operating conditions to determine extent of problems
  • 2.3 Examine timber fed through the machine to determine potential causes of cutting problem
  • 2.4 Lock out machine and inspect cutters and assembly components to identify worn, broken and loose components
3. Rectify problems with cutters and assembly components
  • 3.1 Diagnose possible causes with input from other personnel where required
  • 3.2 Discuss solutions with relevant personnel to identify and agree on preferred option
  • 3.3 Implement selected course of action, review dressing operation and results and communicate to appropriate personnel
  • 3.4 Record and report causes of problems and action taken according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL45 FWPCOT3217 Assess and maintain cutter performance Unit of competency