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LMFFM3023B
Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit covers the competency to set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines using their full potential and capacities in the production of furniture. It encompasses and builds on the machines and tasks covered in unit LMFFM2010A , Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical Aspects of Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Read and interpret cutting lists and job specifications to prepare for work

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Identify, set up and operate to their full capabilities, at least three different types of planing and finishing machines which are to include:

a surface planer

a panel planer, and

a wide belt sander

Conduct operator maintenance on machines and related equipment and materials

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Resource Implications

Access to planing and finishing machinery as identified in the Range Statement, standard operating procedures, and unprocessed materials.

Method of Assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of Assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to planing and finishing operations, work orders, plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate material requirements

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate planing and finishing problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage

use the workplace technology related to planing and finishing, including tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

the types, characteristics, uses and limitations of planing and finishing machines

planing and finishing processes and techniques

characteristics of materials and uses of products produced

workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels

workplace safety policies and procedures

procedures for reporting machinery faults and material defects

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Machines are to include:

surface planer

panel planer and wide belt sander and may include: multi-drum sander

planer sander and over and under machines

Material to be machined may include:

solid timber and manufactured board

Unit scope

Work involves changing and monitoring straight cutters and knives, setting pressures, chip breaker and fences, changing abrasive belts and adjusting pressures, feed and belt tracking devices

Unit context

OH&S requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and local safe operating procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the set up and operation of machines

Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and/or furniture components

Tools and equipment are to include:

machine-specific tools and tension wrenches and may include: screwdrivers

hammers

spanners

jigs and fixtures

Materials are to include:

planing and finishing machine consumables

oils and lubricants and trial materials

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

Work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, quality, materials, equipment, and quantities 
Cutting list and job specifications are read and interpreted 
Workplace health and safety requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
Material for machining is selected and inspected for quality 
Planing and finishing machines, cutting tools and jigs are identified and checked for safe and effective operation 
Procedures are determined for minimising waste material 
Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job 
Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are checked 
Planing and finishing machine settings and adjustments are made in accordance with job requirements and machine and tool manufacturer instructions 
Trial runs are conducted to check machine operation, accuracy and quality of finished work 
Necessary adjustments are made to machine settings 
Machine start-up procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturers' instructions 
Material is fed into machine in accordance with manufacturers' instructions, tooling requirements, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures 
Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, and to manufacturers' recommendations 
Machine operation is monitored to ensure product quality and output 
Items that do not meet quality requirements are recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures 
Problems with the required work and/or the operation of the machine are identified and reported to appropriate persons 
Material that can be reused is collected and stored 
Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures 
Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures 
Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace 
Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and site procedures 
Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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