Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:47 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Manufacture profile cutters

Manufacture profile cutters

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3281
State Code
OBM48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2020
Field of Education
030705 - Toolmaking
Original Release Date
29/05/2020
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manufacture profile cutters by selecting appropriate material and machining blanks to specified profiles. Profile cutters are used in moulders and planers to produce profiled timber.The unit applies to individuals who manufacture profile cutters in a saw technician workshop or sawmill 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 to manufacture profile cutter
  • 1.1 Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Review workplace health and safety requirements, 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 manufacturing profile cutters
  • 1.4 Identify environmental workplace procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
  • 1.5 Obtain information about timber and equipment, and review to determine the preferred material type and profile cutter dimensions
  • 1.6 Select the required tools and equipment, and check for operational effectiveness
  • 1.7 Select material and cut to suitable lengths for machining profile cutter blank
2. Machine blank
  • 2.1 Use equipment according to workplace safety procedures, manufacturer instructions and environmental protection practices
  • 2.2 Determine blank dimensions, industry standards and workplace tolerances according to work order
  • 2.3 Set up machining equipment according to manufacturer instructions
  • 2.4 Machine blank to the required dimensions and tolerances using selected processes
  • 2.5 Check blank surface finish and dimensions against specifications
3. Machine required profiles
  • 3.1 Position blank in suitable attachments to machine tooth profiles
  • 3.2 Complete set-up and machine blanks to ensure each tooth profile and dimension meets required tolerances
  • 3.3 Check profile surface finish and dimensions against specifications regarding material to be cut, speed, direction and cutting angle
  • 3.4 Dispose of sub-standard profiled material according to workplace procedures and environmental protection practices
  • 3.5 Record and report production output, processing problems and equipment faults to appropriate personnel
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL48 FWPCOT3213 Manufacture cutting tools Unit of competency