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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Set up machines
  3. Operate machines
  4. Clean up work area and maintain equipment

Required Skills

Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to work orders machine operations basic 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 calculate area and estimate material requirements

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate machining problems avoid reworking and avoid wastage

use the workplace technology related to machine operations including tools equipment and measuring devices

Required knowledge

the range characteristics uses and limitations of basic static machines

characteristics of materials and uses of products produced

general workplace quality standards and procedures

workplace guidelines regarding acceptable tolerance levels

workplace safety policies and procedures

procedures for reporting machinery faults and material defects

Evidence Required

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

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

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

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 to goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Identify set up operate and monitor the machines and complete the tasks identified in the Range Statement above

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Resource Implications

Access to basic static 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


Range Statement

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.

The unit scope is to cover all the following basic machines and functions or tasks:

cross-cut saw

remove/replace saw blade

blade selection/identification

docking (oversize + 20mm)

docking (accurate to +/- 0.25mm)

docking square (no tolerance)

machine fault finding

rip saw

remove/replace saw blade

blade selection/identification

set up riving knife to AS 1473

parallel rip (oversize by 5mm+)

machine fault finding

scroll band saw

remove/replace saw blade

fold, unfold, reverse saw blade

blade selection

off fence ripping

freehand ripping

freehand curve cutting

machine fault finding

panel saw

remove/replace saw blade

set up scribe saw

set up riving knife to AS 1473

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

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

machine fault finding

surface planer (buzzer/jointer)

machine face

machine edge

machine chamfer or bevel

machine fault finding

panel planer (thicknesser)

parallel plane width

parallel plane thickness

machine fault finding

bobbin sander

sand concave surface

machine fault finding

disc sander

sand straight surface

sand convex surface

sand end grain

machine fault finding

belt sander (including linisher, edge sander and stroke [lacey] sander)

remove/replace belts

sand veneer face of flat panel board

sand solid timber face

sand solid timber edges (remove arris/shape)

machine fault finding

vertical drill press

select and replace drill bits

drill holes to pre-determined depths vertically

hinge boring

machine fault finding

horizontal borer (single bit)

select and replace drill bits

drill holes to pre-determined depths horizontally

hinge boring

machine fault finding

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, operation and maintenance 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

Material to be machined may include but is not limited to:

solid timber

manufactured board and metal

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