FWPCOT3278 — Sharpen cutters in head using a straight knife grinder

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What an assessment for FWPCOT3278 must cover

55 assessable components: 6 elements (31 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for work

1.1Review work order to determine job requirements and, where required, seek clarification from appropriate personnel
1.2Review workplace health and safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment, equipment lock-out and safe manual handling techniques
1.3Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with sharpening cutters in head using a straight knife grinder
1.4Identify workplace environmental protection procedures for minimising and disposing of waste material, cleaning tools and equipment, and maximising energy efficiency
1.5Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure that work is coordinated effectively with others in the workplace
1.6Obtain tools, equipment and testing devices needed for the work, and check for correct operation and safety

2 Clean and check cutter head before sharpening

2.1Clean cutter head according to workplace procedures
2.2Check cutter head for faults and take remedial action according to workplace procedures
2.3Check, and if required adjust, cutters for position in or on cutter head according to manufacturer specifications

3 Prepare grinder

3.1Clean grinder and work area according to workplace procedures
3.2Select grinding wheel and grinding speed according to workplace procedures
3.3Check grinding wheel for faults and take remedial action according to workplace procedures
3.4Fit grinding wheel and check grinder operation according to manufacturer and workplace procedures
3.5Shape and dress grinding wheel according to manufacturer and workplace procedures
3.6Set grinding settings according to workplace requirements and manufacturer specifications

4 Mount and adjust cutter head in the grinder

4.1Lock cutter head to arbor according to manufacturer specifications
4.2Set tool rest according to manufacturer specifications
4.3Set wheel advance according to manufacturer specifications
4.4Set traversing stops according to manufacturer specifications
4.5Adjust clearance between grinding wheel and cutters according to manufacturer specifications
4.6Check and top up coolant level according to manufacturer specifications

5 Sharpen cutters in head

5.1Check operation of grinder for problems after the first pass according to workplace procedures
5.2Maintain coolant flow rate and cleanliness during wet grinding according to workplace procedures
5.3Ground cutters until the specified edge and clearance angles are obtained across all cutters
5.4Ground cutter edges to a constant straight line
5.5Sharpen cutter to specified angle, within permitted tolerances for concentricity and weight, and check that cutter is free from defects
5.6Hone cutters and remove burrs according to workplace procedures
5.7Clean grinder after sharpening according to workplace procedures

6 Store cutter head

6.1Drain cutter head, if applicable
6.2Store cutter head according to workplace procedures
6.3Record and report work outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements to appropriate personnel

Performance evidence

followed work order and relevant workplace health and safety and environmental protection procedures
cleaned and checked cutter head prior to sharpening
prepared the grinder
mounted and adjusted cutter head in grinder
stored cutter head after sharpening
completed workplace reports

Knowledge evidence

purpose, features, operating parameters, components and operation of straight knife grinders used to sharpen cutters in head
equipment used in setting up and running straight knife grinders
components of cutter head
types of cutters used to produce simple profiles
types, effects and remedial action for dealing with cutter and cutter head faults: warp, cracks, chips, burns, delamination, raised spots
types, effects and remedial action for dealing with grinding wheel faults: cracks, clogging
effects of incorrect set-up of coolant flow, traversing stops, traversing speed, wheel advance, grinding angle
problems associated with operation of grinder: burning, incorrect grinding angle, incorrect cutter set-up
defects in cutter edges after sharpening: burning, chipping, grinding marks
procedures for: cleaning cutter head, preparing grinder, mounting and adjusting cutter head in grinder, grinding and honing cutters in-head, storing cutter head
tolerances for concentricity and weight
types and applications of simple profiles: dressed all round (DAR) boards, either with a square edge or pencil round edge, skip-dressed boards
types and effects of hazards and control measures associated with using grinders: grinding wheel disintegration, loose grinding wheel, exposure to grinding coolant
workplace procedures specific to using straight knife grinders: workplace health and safety, with particular emphasis on equipment lock-out, isolation procedures, machine guarding and use of personal protective equipment (PPE); communication reporting lines; recording and reporting production outcomes, equipment faults and maintenance requirements; environmental protection legislation relating to sawmill operations.

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Measures finished dimensions against specifications and allowable tolerances
Navigate the world of work: Understands main tasks, responsibilities and boundaries of own role
Interact with others: Uses modes of communication suitable to purpose to confirm and clarify understanding
Get the work done: Recognises and responds to routine problems

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What does an assessment tool for FWPCOT3278 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FWPCOT3278 needs to address all 55 unit components: 6 elements with 31 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 14 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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