Required skills include

Ability to

identify planing and shaping requirements this may require interpretation of technical drawings or sketches

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

confirm status of equipment that safety guards are in place equipment is fit for operation and required services are available

collect and position materials according to job and equipment requirements

set up operate and shut down equipment according to workplace procedures to meet job specification

monitor and adjust process and equipment during operation to stay within specification

confirm that components meet specification this may involve the use of measuring instruments

maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

relevant state OHS legislation standards and codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

relevant site operating procedures and practices

purpose and basic operating principles of planing and shaping equipment and accessories this includes awareness of equipment operating capacities

care maintenance and storage of tool parts and accessories

scope to adjust machining parameters and related effect on outcome

the impact of machining parameters and materials used on tool life

safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to the operation of the planing and shaping equipment

housekeeping standards for the work area

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

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to

identify planing and shaping requirements

select fit and use personal protective clothing andor equipment

confirm status of equipment

collect and position materials according to job and equipment requirements

set up operate and shut down equipment

monitor and adjust process and equipment during operation

confirm that components meet specification

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Planing and shaping equipment

Relevant measuring instrumentation

Materials for planing andor shaping

Drawings templates and specifications as required

Operating procedures and related advice on equipmentinstrumentation operation

Personal protective clothing and equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Method of assessment

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Policies and procedures

Codes of practice

Planing and shaping operations

Machining parameters

Measuring instrumentation

Pre-operational checks

Routine maintenance

Teamwork