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MSFFM1002
Operate basic woodworking machines

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency covers operating basic woodworking machines used for sawing, planing, sanding and drilling in the production of furniture. It applies to a VET in Schools or pre-vocational program for new entrants to the furnishing industry.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Work instructions are used to identify job requirements, including quality, materials, equipment, and quantities

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.3

Material for machining is selected and inspected for quality

1.4

Machines, cutting tools and jigs are identified and checked for safe and effective operation

2

Operate machines

2.1

Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are checked

2.2

Machine start-up procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions

2.3

Material is fed into machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures

2.4

Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, tooling requirements and to manufacturer recommendations

2.5

Machine operation is monitored to ensure product quality and output

2.6

Waste quantities are minimised

2.7

Items that do not meet quality requirements are recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures

2.8

Problems with the required work and/or the operation of the machine are identified and reported to appropriate persons

3

Clean up work area and maintain equipment

3.1

Material that can be re-used is collected and stored

3.2

Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures

3.3

Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Unserviceable equipment is reported in accordance with workplace procedures

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for work

1.1

Work instructions are used to identify job requirements, including quality, materials, equipment, and quantities

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.3

Material for machining is selected and inspected for quality

1.4

Machines, cutting tools and jigs are identified and checked for safe and effective operation

2

Operate machines

2.1

Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are checked

2.2

Machine start-up procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions

2.3

Material is fed into machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures

2.4

Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, tooling requirements and to manufacturer recommendations

2.5

Machine operation is monitored to ensure product quality and output

2.6

Waste quantities are minimised

2.7

Items that do not meet quality requirements are recycled or discarded according to workplace procedures

2.8

Problems with the required work and/or the operation of the machine are identified and reported to appropriate persons

3

Clean up work area and maintain equipment

3.1

Material that can be re-used is collected and stored

3.2

Waste and scrap are removed following workplace procedures

3.3

Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Unserviceable equipment is reported in accordance with workplace procedures

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Basic woodworking machines include:

cross cut saw

rip saw

band saw

panel saw

surface planer (buzzer/jointer)

panel planer (thicknesser)

bobbin sander

disc sander

belt sander (finisher) – stroke and linisher

vertical drill press

horizontal borer (single bit)

Tasks include:

machine face

machine edge

off fence ripping

freehand ripping

freehand curve cutting

parallel rip (oversize by 5 mm+)

docking:

(oversize + 20 mm)

(accurate to +/- 0.25 mm)

square (no tolerance)

cut flat panel board (off rip fence using scribe saw)

cut flat panel board (off cross-cut fence using scribe saw)

parallel plane width

parallel plane thickness

sand concave surface

sand straight surface

sand end grain and outside curve

sand flat surfaces

hinge boring

drill holes to pre-determined depths vertically, selecting and replacing drill bits as required

changing belts and blades

drill holes to pre-determined depths horizontally (and to create a mortise)

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including 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

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

Materials to be machined include:

solid timber and manufactured board

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

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

manufacturer 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 identify job requirements, including quality, materials, equipment, and quantities 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
Material for machining is selected and inspected for quality 
Machines, cutting tools and jigs are identified and checked for safe and effective operation 
Safety equipment, including emergency stops, gauges, guards and controls are checked 
Machine start-up procedure is carried out in accordance with manufacturer instructions 
Material is fed into machine in accordance with manufacturer instructions, safe handling procedures and standard workplace operating procedures 
Machine is operated in accordance with its designed capacity and purpose, tooling requirements and to manufacturer recommendations 
Machine operation is monitored to ensure product quality and output 
Waste quantities are minimised 
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 re-used 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 reported in accordance with workplace procedures 

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