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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Demonstrate understanding of technology applicable to use in lumber mill of grinding wheels made from specialised material 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
263722  Demonstrate understanding of technology applicable to use in lumber mill of grinding wheels made from specialised material 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Forestry 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Forestry and Wood Technology 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard will be useful for people wish to complete a NQF Level 3 Learnership in Saw Doctoring.

People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:
  • Explain the technology applicable when using grinding wheels made from advanced/specialized materials, in saw and cutter maintenance in the Lumber Mill.
  • Explain the construction and maintenance of grinding wheels made from specialised materials.
  • Classify grinding wheels made from advanced/specialised materials.
  • Set up an advanced/specialised material grinding wheel on a grinding machine.
  • Sharpen cutting tools using grinding wheels of advanced/specialised materials. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    A Learner who wishes to enter a learning programme for this Unit Standard must be able to demonstrate:
  • Competence in Mathematical and Communication Skills equivalent to NQF Level 2.
  • An understanding of the detail of Saw Doctoring in the Lumber Mill.
  • Skills competencies equivalent to NQF Learnership Levels 2 of Saw Doctoring.
  • Knowledge of workplace procedures, health and safety measures, and environmental management principles equivalent to NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope of this Unit Standard covers:
  • The environment including equipment, tools and instruments which can be described as the Saw Doctor Shop of a Lumber Mill.
  • All personnel involved in the activities in the Saw Doctor Shop.
  • All material handled and processed in the .Saw Doctor Shop.
  • All the prescribed work place procedures and safety, health and environmental management procedures relating to the Saw Doctor Shop.
  • All the prescribed saw blade and cutter routine maintenance procedures and schedules, equipment, tools and materials used in the Saw Doctor Shop.
  • All the saws, knives and cutters handled and processed in the Saw Doctor Shop.
  • All the grinding wheels used in the Saw Doctor Shop of a Lumber Mill.

    The context of this Unit Standard relates to the training of a Learner at NQF Level 3 in Saw Doctoring and specifically in the technology applicable when using grinding wheels made from advanced/specialized materials, in saw and cutter maintenance in the Lumber Mill.

    The Level assigned to this Unit Standard, i.e. NQF Level 3, is appropriate because:
  • For foundational competence the Learner has to demonstrate a well developed range of skills and the ability to make comparisons and interpret available information.
  • For practical competence the Learner has to show the ability to operate in a number of contexts, some of which may be non-routine, make significant choices from a wide range of procedures and co-ordinate with others.
  • For reflexive competence the Learner has to demonstrate the ability to handle significant responsibility for quantity and quality of the Learner's own output under general supervision, and possibly that of others.

    The nature of the tasks performed, the scope of learning involved and the required responsibility levels, are consistent with those generally defined for NQF Level 3. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the construction and maintenance of grinding wheels made from specialised materials, used for saw and cutter maintenance in the Saw Shop of the Lumber Mill. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    All grinding wheels made from specialised materials and the technology involve. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Material used in the construction of grinding wheels is described in terms of use in the grinding wheel. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The construction of grinding wheels made from specialised materials, used for saw and cutter maintenance in the Saw Shop of the Lumber Mill is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Method used in constructing grinding wheels is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Maintenance procedure of grinding wheels is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Classify grinding wheels made from advanced/specialised materials, for use in saw and cutter maintenance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different categories of grinding wheels are explained in terms of material used. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Grinding wheels are classified according to company's procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Set up an advanced/specialised material grinding wheel on a grinding machine in the Saw Shop. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Setting up procedures, saw teeth and cutters cutting angles, sharpness angles, hook angles, free angles in all tooth and blade geometry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Setting up procedures are explained in terms of the differences. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Setting up procedures, saw teeth and cutters cutting angles, sharpness angles, hook angles, free angles in all tooth and blade geometry.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An advanced/specialised material grinding wheel is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An advanced/pecialised material grinding wheel on a grinding machine in the Saw Shop is set according to industry standards. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Sharpen cutting tools using grinding wheels of advanced/specialised materials, in the Saw Shop of the Lumber Mill. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
  • Cutting tools include saw blades, planer knives, profile cutters, chipper knives.
  • Sharpening/grinding procedure. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Chipper knives are sharpened safely using grinding wheels of advanced/specialised materials, in the Saw Shop of the Lumber Mill. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Profile cutters are sharpened safely using grinding wheels of advance/specialised materials, in the Saw Shop of the Lumber Mill. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Planer knives are sharpened safely using grinding wheels of advanced/specialised materials, in the Saw Shop of the Lumber Mill. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Saw blades are sharpened safely using grinding wheels of advanced/specialised materials, in the Saw Shop of the Lumber Mill. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Correct PPE is worn minimize injuries during sharpening process. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An employed individual who wishes to be assessed against this Unit Standard may apply to, or inform, the relevant responsible person in the relevant workplace, to request management to arrange for assessment by the relevant assessor accredited for this purpose by the ETQA of the FIETA. An unemployed Learner must arrange with the training provider for assessment.
  • Anyone assessing a Learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor for this purpose by the ETQA.
  • The manner/method and source of providing the learning that will enable compliance with the requirements of this Unit Standard, must be accredited by the ETQA.
  • Moderation of the abovementioned assessment will be performed in the manner and by the moderator/s accredited for this purpose by the ETQA.
  • Assessment can be performed by means of oral testing, written tests and on-the-job observation. Formative assessment can be carried out during and after achievement of each specific outcome, and summative assessment at the conclusion of the training programme for this Unit Standard. Assessment will take place at a venue or workplace designated by the relevant assessor(s). 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The Learner will have acquired the detailed knowledge and understanding of and skills relating to:
  • Explain the technology applicable when using grinding wheels made from advanced/specialized materials, in saw and cutter maintenance in the Lumber Mill.
  • Explain the construction and maintenance of grinding wheels made from specialised materials.
  • Classify grinding wheels made from advanced specialised materials the identification and explanation of the defects in timber that result from the planing operations in the Lumber.
  • Set up an advanced/specialised material grinding wheel on a grinding machine.
  • Sharpen cutting tools using grinding wheels of advanced/specialised materials.
  • Competence in mathematical and communication skills equivalent to NQF Level 3.
  • Competence in work procedures, safety and health measures, and environmental management principles equivalent to NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
  • Classify grinding wheels made from advanced/specialised materials the identification and explanation of the defects in timber that result from the planing operations in the Lumber. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
  • Work efficiently as a member of a team when he sharpens cutting tools using grinding wheels of advanced/specialised materials. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
  • Set up an advanced/specialised material grinding wheel on a grinding machine.
  • Sharpen cutting tools using grinding wheels of advanced/specialised materials. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Classify grinding wheels made from advanced/specialised materials the identification and explanation of the defects in timber that result from the planing operations in the Lumber. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
  • Explain the technology applicable when using grinding wheels made from advanced/specialized materials, in saw and cutter maintenance in the Lumber.
  • Explain the construction and maintenance of grinding wheels made from specialised materials. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
  • Use tools and equipment safely. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
  • Assume full responsibility for all the saws, cutters, machines, tools and instruments/gauges used in the Saw Doctor Shop. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  66329   National Certificate: Lumber Milling  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. INYAPA VHUSIKU CONSULTING PTY LTD 
    2. SINOVUYOLETHU TRADING PTY LTD 
    3. TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD 
    4. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 
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