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Assess and maintain saw technology tools

Assess and maintain saw technology tools

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3279
State Code
OBM50
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
030715 - Precision Metalworking
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess and maintain straight edges, hammers, measuring equipment, back gauges and tension gauges. The unit applies to individuals who maintain saw technology tools in a timber products 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 maintenance
  • 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 maintaining saw technology tools
  • 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 repair and maintenance tools and equipment, and check for operational effectiveness
  • 1.6 Plan maintenance process according to work order
2. Maintain straight edge
  • 2.1 Assess straight edge damage and wear and select appropriate maintenance method
  • 2.2 Determine correct work angle for resurfacing or removal of wear
  • 2.3 Clamp straight edge at correct angle to prevent movement, vibration and slippage during the resurfacing process
  • 2.4 Inspect abrasive wheel or cutting tool, clean or change as required to suit work material removal, tolerance and surface texture requirements
  • 2.5 Grind, machine or file straight edge to remove distortions and maintain edge straightness and flatness without overheating or causing distortion
  • 2.6 Remove all signs of wear or damage from reference surfaces
  • 2.7 Clean straight edge and de-bur edges
  • 2.8 Dispose of distorted straight edge according to environmental protection practices
  • 2.9 Record and report maintenance activities to appropriate personnel
3. Maintain tension gauges
  • 3.1 Select grinder or other safe and appropriate method for maintaining tension gauges according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Set grinder to produce required radius or circle diameter for the tension gauge
  • 3.3 Position tension gauge and clamp in grinder securely, ensuring cord height is central to gauge length and arc is ground square to plane of the gauge body
  • 3.4 Inspect grinding wheel and dress and change to suit work, material and required tolerance
  • 3.5 Grind gauge to required accuracy and profile until all visible edge and face wear is removed
  • 3.6 Select and monitor grinding speed and feed rates to avoid overheating, distortion and burn marks
  • 3.7 Dispose of tension gauges distorted during the process according to environmental protection practices
  • 3.8 Record and report maintenance activities to appropriate personnel
4. Maintain measuring equipment
  • 4.1 Access information required for maintenance or measuring equipment from manufacturer manuals
  • 4.2 Check and calibrate measuring equipment against manufacturer specifications
  • 4.3 Tag and remove from service faulty measuring equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Clean and store measuring equipment according to workplace and equipment manufacturer specifications
  • 4.5 Record and report maintenance activities to appropriate personnel
5. Maintain hammers
  • 5.1 Clean hammers according to manufacturer instructions
  • 5.2 Assess condition of hammers according to workplace and manufacturer procedures
  • 5.3 Grind and resurface worn hammers
  • 5.4 Remove unserviceable hammers from service, and replace according to workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Record and report maintenance activities to appropriate personnel
6. Maintain back gauges
  • 6.1 Maintain back gauges according to manufacturer instructions
  • 6.2 Tag and remove from service damaged or worn back gauges
  • 6.3 Clean and store back gauges according to workplace procedures
  • 6.4 Record and report maintenance activities to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL51 FWPCOT3211 Maintain sawdoctoring tools Unit of competency