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

Use and care for grinding wheels, blade, knife and cutter, maintenance in saw doctor shop of lumber mill 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
263755  Use and care for grinding wheels, blade, knife and cutter, maintenance in saw doctor shop of lumber mill 
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 2  NQF Level 02  5 
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 someone who wishes to complete a NQF Level 2 Learnership (or skills programme) in Saw Doctoring.

People credited with this Unit Standard are able to:
  • Describe the different types and purposes of grinding wheels used for sharpening in the Saw Doctor Shop.
  • Explain the procedures for maintaining grinding wheels and stones used in the Saw Shop.
  • Set up a grinding wheel on a grinding machine in the Saw Shop according to standard operating procedures.
  • Use an grinding wheel to sharpen saw blades, knives and cutters in the Saw Doctor Shop. 
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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 1.
  • An understanding of the basic activities of the Lumber Milling process.
  • Skills competencies equivalent to NQF Level 1 of Saw Doctoring as required by the NQF Level 1 Learnership. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope of this Unit Standard covers:
  • The whole environmental that can be described as the lumber mill with all the processing equipment.
  • The whole environment including equipment, tools and instruments that can be described as the Saw Doctor Shop in the Lumber Mill.
  • All the relevant types of grinding wheels used in the Saw Doctor Shop.
  • All the personnel involved in all the activities in the Saw Doctor Shop.
  • All the material that is handled and used in this work area, including cleaning materials and aids.
  • All the relevant work procedures and safety, health and environmental management requirements relating to the Saw Doctor Shop.

    The context of this Unit Standard relates to the training of a Learner at NQF Level 2 in Saw Doctoring and specifically know and understand the care and use of grinding wheels used for saw blade, knife and cutter maintenance.

    The Level assigned to this Unit Standard, i.e. NQF Level 2, is appropriate because:
  • For foundational competence the Learner has to demonstrate basic comprehension and employ a narrow range of skills.
  • For practical competence the Learner has to show basic competence in a limited range of established and familiar contexts under general supervision and quality control.
  • For reflexive competence the Learner has to demonstrate the ability to handle some limited responsibility for quantity and quality of own output.

    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 2. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the different types and purposes of grinding wheels used for sharpening saw blades, knives and cutters in the Saw Doctor Shop. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Different types of grinding wheels used for sharpening saw blades, knives and cutters in the Saw Doctor Shop are listed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The function of each type of grinding wheels used for sharpening saw blades, knives and cutters in the Saw Doctor Shop is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The inter-relationship among the types of grinding wheels used for sharpening saw blades, knives and cutters in the Saw Doctor Shop is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain the procedures for maintaining grinding wheels and stones used in the Saw Shop of the Lumber Mill. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The importance of maintaining grinding wheels and stones used in the Saw Shop of the Lumber Mill is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The procedures for maintaining grinding wheels and stones used in the Saw Shop of the Lumber Mill is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Consequences of not adhering to the company's procedure in maintaining grinding wheels and stones used in the Saw Shop of the Lumber Mill is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Set up a grinding wheel on a grinding machine according to company's procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The procedures for setting up grinding machines used in the Saw Shop of the Lumber Mill is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The grinding wheel is set up safely on the grinding machine in accordance with standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Setting up assures the accurate performance of grinding of saws, knives and cutters serviced by the Saw Doctor Shop of the Lumber Mill. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Use a grinding machine safely to sharpen saw blades, knives and cutters. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The correct Personal Protective Clothing (PPC) is worn for self-protection during the grinding operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Grinding procedure is explained correctly. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Saw blades, knives and/or cutters are sharpened safely using the grinding machine. 


    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 knowledge and skills required to:
  • Describe the different types of grinding and purposes of grinding wheels used for sharpening saw blades, knives and cutters.
  • Explain the correct procedures for maintaining grinding wheels and stones.
  • Set up a grinding wheel on a grinding machine.
  • Use a grinding machine to sharpen saw blades, knives and cutters used in the Lumber Mill.
  • Show competence in mathematical and communication skills equivalent to NQF Level 2.
  • Explain the Learner's responsibilities regarding workplace procedures, safety, health and environmental management procedures relevant to the Saw Doctor Shop in the Lumber Mill at NQF Level 2. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Use a grinding machine to sharpen saw blades, knives and cutters used in the Lumber Mill. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Set up a grinding wheel on a grinding machine. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collate and analyze data in the Saw Doctor Shop. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
  • Describe the different types of grinding and purposes of grinding wheels used for sharpening saw blades, knives and cutters.
  • Explain the procedures for maintaining grinding wheels and stones. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use a grinding machine to sharpen saw blades, knives and cutters used in the Lumber Mill. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Assume full responsibility for all the saws, cutters, machines, tools and instruments/gauges used in the Saw Doctor Shop. 

    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  66312   National Certificate: Lumber Milling  Level 2  NQF Level 02  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. ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
    2. TIRHANI SKILLSTRAINING PTY LTD 
    3. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 


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