Unit of competency Outline

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Hard face saw teeth

Hard face saw teeth

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPSAW3217
State Code
AXJ92
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/02/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030715 - Precision Metalworking
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to set the hard face machine and hard face the teeth of band, circular and gang saw blades. Work is completed in a forest products factory setting.The unit applies to Sawdoctor, Saw Repairer. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, 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 and where required check with appropriate personnel.
  • 1.2 Select appropriate maintenance and personal protective equipment and check for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 1.3 Plan hard facing process in line with work order.
2. Hard face saw teeth
  • 2.1 Follow organisational safety procedures throughout all machining processes.
  • 2.2 Select material stock and set up in machine following manufacturer's recommendations.
  • 2.3 Make adjustments to machine variables to suit saw and material.
  • 2.4 Align individual teeth to machine tip to ensure hard facing is applied to cutting surfaces.
  • 2.5 Operate and adjust machine for variables to ensure material cohesion.
  • 2.6 Check completed facing against specifications.
  • 2.7 Identify routine processing and equipment faults and resolve or report to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6073 FPISAW3217B Hard face saw teeth Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBM10 FWPSAW3246 Hard face saw teeth Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAK8 FWP30716 Certificate III in Sawdoctoring Qualification
BAM5 FWP30316 Certificate III in Sawmilling and Processing Qualification